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- German Social Democrats' leader concedes effort to curb Left party hasn't worked
- German Social Democrats' leader concedes effort to curb Left party hasn't worked
- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confident of winning Premier League
- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confident of winning Premier League
- Defending champion Lance Mackey regains Iditarod lead, Jeff King close behind
- Defending champion Lance Mackey regains Iditarod lead, Jeff King close behind
- US House files lawsuit to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- US House files lawsuit to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- IMAX signs 35-theater deal for digital projection systems
- Brazil activists shut down iron ore railway owned by miner Vale, shipments stopped
- IMAX signs 35-theater deal for digital projection systems
- Brazil activists shut down iron ore railway owned by miner Vale, shipments stopped
- Liverpool seeks to finish off Inter in Champions League quarterfinals
- Liverpool seeks to finish off Inter in Champions League quarterfinals
- UN envoy meets with Myanmar democracy leader Suu Kyi, but junta chief shuns him
- UN envoy meets with Myanmar democracy leader Suu Kyi, but junta chief shuns him
- Putin takes in some Moscow theater _ and offers criticism for the cast
- 700 potential opposition candidates arrested ahead of Egypt's elections: Islamist lawmaker
- 700 potential opposition candidates arrested ahead of Egypt's elections: Islamist lawmaker
- Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway trades White Mountains Insurance stake for 2 companies and cash
- Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway trades White Mountains Insurance stake for 2 companies and cash
- Lucrative new TV contract for Bundesliga threatened by anti-trust agency
- Lucrative new TV contract for Bundesliga threatened by anti-trust agency
- BMW spending $750 million to expand US plant
- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confident of winning Premier League
- BMW spending $750 million to expand US plant
- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confident of winning Premier League
- House files lawsuit to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- Blackstone loses $170 million on write-down for bond insurer FGIC, deteriorating credit market
- Interpol sends high-level team to Colombia in probe of rebel computer
- House files lawsuit to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- Blackstone loses $170 million on write-down for bond insurer FGIC, deteriorating credit market
- Interpol sends high-level team to Colombia in probe of rebel computer
- BMW spending $750 million to expand US plant; 500 new jobs created
- BMW spending $750 million to expand US plant; 500 new jobs created
- Miami Heat shutting down star Dwayne Wade for rest of NBA season
- US House files suit to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- US House files suit to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- Obama, Clinton set sights on upcoming contests in epic Democratic race
- Obama, Clinton set sights on upcoming contests in epic Democratic race
- Britney Spears' father, Kevin Federline in court for hearing
- Crude oil prices to new high, gasoline prices close to surpassing last spring's record
- Crude oil prices to new high, gasoline prices close to surpassing last spring's record
- Top Democrat seeks federal probe of contractor's compliance with US tax and labor laws
- Top Democrat seeks federal probe of contractor's compliance with US tax and labor laws
- Brazil activists shut down iron ore railway owned by miner Vale, shipments stopped
- Brazil activists shut down iron ore railway owned by miner Vale, shipments stopped
- Wall Street pulls back as oil soars and investors sift through shaky corporate news
- Wall Street pulls back as oil soars and investors sift through shaky corporate news
- US House files suit to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- US House files suit to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- Barnsley and Cardiff to meet in FA Cup semifinal match at Wembley
- Barnsley and Cardiff to meet in FA Cup semifinal match at Wembley
- Rapper The Game released from jail after 8-day stay
- Colombian rebels shown to conspire against Colombia with neighbors
- Colombian rebels shown to conspire against Colombia with neighbors
- New Jersey's Newark airport's flights per hour capped at 83 in US effort to ease delays
- New Jersey's Newark airport's flights per hour capped at 83 in US effort to ease delays
- Dubai group in advanced discussions to buy stake in Liverpool
- Dubai group in advanced discussions to buy stake in Liverpool
- Lisa Marie Presley files suit against British newspaper for calling her fat
- Tax evasion not part of our business model, Swiss banks say
- Tax evasion not part of our business model, Swiss banks say
- US dollar mixed in Europe, gold down in London trading
- Adam Air flight skids off runway in northern Indonesia, injuring five
- London's FTSE-100 index down 70.8 points at 5,629.1
- Struggling Parma fires coach Domenico Di Carlo
- Airbus parent EADS hopes to acquire a US company this year after landing Air Force contract
- US House files suit to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- Obama says no thanks to second spot on ticket
- Hicks terminates talks with Dubai group interested in Liverpool stake
- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confident of winning Premier League
- Boeing sets stage for protest of $35 billion Air Force tanker award, cites 'serious concerns'
- Treasury bill rates fall to lowest since 2004
- Chicken processor Pilgrim's Pride says to sell turkey plant, exit business
- Sri Lankans vote for new city councils in formerly rebel-held east
- European stocks down on concerns about global inflation, credit crisis
- Canadian Oil Sands updates reserves at Syncrude oilsands project
- Canadian Oil Sands updates reserves at Syncrude oilsands project
- Washington winger Alex Ovechkin named NHL player of the week
- Hicks terminates talks with Dubai group interested in Liverpool stake
- Hicks terminates talks with Dubai group interested in Liverpool stake
- Al-Qaida online supporters lash out at Taliban for not remaining true to the global jihad
- Stash of letters uncover Hemingway's trips and family ties
- EU launches investigation into US Internet gambling laws
- US LPGA Tour Schedule-Winners
- Hungary's oil firm MOL sells 8 pct. stake to Oman, seen as step to thwart takeover by OMV
- Gorton's says pills in fish fillets were harmless herbal supplements; probe continues
- Leap year, European growth boost McDonald's February same-store sales
- Zapatero has little time to savor victory as economy and ETA violence loom
- Champions Tour Schedule-Winners
- Gold prices gyrate amid fund-selling, crude oil spike
- US PGA Tour Schedule-Winners
- Bulgaria and Dundee Precious Metals agree on gold mine deal
- Air France-KLM says it will submit offer on Alitalia on March 14
- Obama ridicules idea of sharing presidential ticket with rival Clinton
- Nationalists win Malta's close election; opposition leader resigns
- 2008 Ryder Cup Points
- Crude oil prices to new high, gasoline prices close to surpassing last spring's record
- Sarkozy's conservatives seek to limit damage after leftists lead local French elections
- Bold look at the brain on jazz finds creativity soars when inhibition takes a break
- Air France-KLM says it will submit offer on Alitalia on March 14
- Obama ridicules idea of sharing presidential ticket with rival Clinton
- Air France-KLM says it will submit offer on Alitalia on March 14
- Absence of powerhouses in FA Cup benefits soccer
- United States, Denmark win again to reach final of Algarve Cup women's tournament
- Automakers plan to invest US$4.9 billion in Brazil in 2008
- Chile and Ecuador to join efforts in oil search, exploitation
- Copa Libertadores: Three teams need victories to stay alive
- QuickStep rider Gert Steegmans wins first stage of Paris-Nice
- New Jersey's Newark airport's flights per hour capped at 83 in US effort to ease delays
- EU urges Serbia to stay the course to eventual membership
- Boeing sets stage for formal protest of $35B Air Force tanker award, cites 'serious concerns'
- United States, Denmark win again to reach final of Algarve Cup women's tournament
- Crude oil prices to new high, gasoline prices close to surpassing last spring's record
- Spears' attorney argues against paying Federline's legal costs
- Republican McCain aims to ignite campaign with money, bio and issues tours.
- Virginia film festival to honor Danny Glover with a lifetime achievement award
- Obama ridicules notion of running as Clinton's vice-presidential candidate
- 6 Nations: Ireland skipper Brian O'Driscoll tears hamstring, out for month
- BMW spending $750 million to expand US plant; 500 new jobs created
- US: Investment banking stocks sink to multiyear lows on concerns about unraveling market
- As Peres arrives, Sarkozy calls for a halt 'colonization' in disputed Mideast areas
- In Mexico, underpass collision cancels 800-lb. man's date
- Serbia's government, split over Kosovo, calls for early elections in May
- Crude oil prices to new high, gasoline prices close to surpassing last spring's record
- Hicks terminates talks with Dubai group interested in Liverpool stake
- Women sport conference ends with push for gender equality
- Stash of letters uncover Hemingway's trips and family ties
- All eyes on Bolivia in South American energy crunch
- Minnesota lawmaker proposes campaign on fragrance-free schools, says scents make people sick
- Wall Street pulls back as oil soars and investors sift through shaky corporate news
- British opposition mocks prime minister over Madame Tussauds waxwork snub
- Colombian rebels shown to conspire against Colombia with neighbors
- Lawsuit accuses company of violating Indian guest workers' rights
- Former Tamil Tiger rebels win Batticaloa municipal election
- Overseas sales boost private US jet sales even in downturn
- Former Tamil Tiger rebels win Batticaloa municipal election
- Wall Street pulls back as oil soars and investors sift through shaky corporate news
- In Mexico, underpass collision cancels 800-lb. man's date
- Tusk says Bush's assurances on military aid move missile defense talks forward
- Quick Step rider Gert Steegmans wins first stage of Paris-Nice
- Brazil referee suspended for yellow card mistake
- Boeing sets stage for formal protest of $35B Air Force tanker award, cites 'serious concerns'
- Senator battles Transportation Department program allowing Mexican trucks in US
- Dollar falls after head of European Central Bank warns of fallout from exchange rates
- Republican McCain aims to ignite campaign with money, bio and issues tours.
- As Peres arrives, Sarkozy calls for a halt 'colonization' in disputed Mideast areas
- Madonna, Mellencamp leads class into rock hall of fame
- Tusk says Bush's assurances on US military aid move missile defense talks forward
- Aerosmith guitarist Perry cancels show for knee surgery
- Crude oil prices to new high, gasoline prices close to surpassing last spring's record
- Texas Instruments lowers 1st-quarter sales, profit outlook
- Gold, silver prices fall amid fund-selling, crude oil spike
- Colombian rebels shown to conspire against Colombia with neighbors
- Colombian rebels shown to conspire against Colombia with neighbors
- All eyes on Bolivia in South American energy crunch
- Bush backs into acknowledging a Democrat could win the White House this year
- Boeing sets stage for formal protest of $35B Air Force tanker award, cites 'serious concerns'
- Air France-KLM says it will submit offer on Alitalia on March 14
- Boeing says it will protest $35B Air Force tanker award
- Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana, are expecting another baby, the actor's publicist says
- Brazil activists shut down iron ore railway owned by miner Vale for 12 hours
- Boeing will protest a $35B Air Force refueling tanker award given to EADS/Northrop team
- Obama ridicules idea of second spot on a Clinton ticket
- Police ponder jealous boyfriend as spark for Colombian brawl that injured 83
- Sinn Fein leaders lobby for help in gaining control of Northern Ireland's police, courts
- Labor-abuse probe targets Brazilian ethanol company in which Bill Clinton has small investment
- Palmeiras coach Luxemburgo fined US$30,000 (euro19,500) for offending referee
- Palmeiras coach Luxemburgo fined US$30,000 (euro19,500) for offending referee
- Fox News Channel's Shepard Smith erroneously reports New York governor's resignation
- Fox News Channel's Shepard Smith erroneously reports New York governor's resignation
- Canadian Oil Sands raises reserves estimate at Syncrude oil sands project
- Canadian Oil Sands raises reserves estimate at Syncrude oil sands project
- Ex-Gov Pedro Rossello announces retirement from Puerto Rican politics after primary loss
- Ex-Gov Pedro Rossello announces retirement from Puerto Rican politics after primary loss
- Former Tamil Tiger rebels win turbulent Batticaloa municipal election
- Former Tamil Tiger rebels win turbulent Batticaloa municipal election
- Former Tamil Tiger rebels win turbulent Batticaloa municipal election
- Republicans mount election-year effort to highlight Democratic divisions on immigration
- Republicans mount election-year effort to highlight Democratic divisions on immigration
- Somalis with temporary protected status get another 18-month extension to live in U.S.
- Somalis with temporary protected status get another 18-month extension to live in U.S.
- Labor-abuse probe targets Brazilian ethanol company in which Bill Clinton has small investment
- Labor-abuse probe targets Brazilian ethanol company in which Bill Clinton has small investment
- Congressman pushes for communications between EPA and White House on Calif. waiver
- Congressman pushes for communications between EPA and White House on Calif. waiver
- Rapper Remy Ma's assault trial opens in Manhattan
- Political Play of the Day: A nostalgic Obama gives wedding, financial advice
- Political Play of the Day: A nostalgic Obama gives wedding, financial advice
- Boeing will protest a $35B Air Force refueling tanker award given to EADS/Northrop team
- Boeing will protest a $35B Air Force refueling tanker award given to EADS/Northrop team
- '10,000 B.C.' tops weekend box office with $35.9 million
- Canada raises this year's seal hunt quota to 275,000
- Tuesday, March 18
- Tuesday, March 18
- US wireless companies fighting requirement for cell tower backup power
- Circuit City reinvents itself amid economic woes, increased competition
- Circuit City reinvents itself amid economic woes, increased competition
- Welcome to America: Reports show foreign students still owed pay
- Welcome to America: Reports show foreign students still owed pay
- BALCO figure objects to medical records made public
- BALCO figure objects to medical records made public
- NY governor Spitzer, known as 'Mr. Clean,' is linked to high-end prostitution ring
- NY governor Spitzer, known as 'Mr. Clean,' is linked to high-end prostitution ring
- President of disgraced slaughterhouse taps high-profile adviser
- President of disgraced slaughterhouse taps high-profile adviser
- 2 veteran US senators, congresswoman to convene hearings on AP's probe of medications in water
- 2 veteran US senators, congresswoman to convene hearings on AP's probe of medications in water
- No time for Spanish prime minister to savor election victory as economy and ETA violence loom
- No time for Spanish prime minister to savor election victory as economy and ETA violence loom
- Putin takes in some Moscow theater _ and offers criticism for the cast
- Serbia's caretaker government calls for early elections in May after Cabinet collapse
- Serbia's caretaker government calls for early elections in May after Cabinet collapse
- House Judiciary Committee seeks to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- House Judiciary Committee seeks to enforce subpoenas against 2 White House officials
- Spears' attorney argues against paying Federline's legal costs
- Clinton declines comment on Spitzer, offers family thoughts and wishes
- Clinton declines comment on Spitzer, offers family thoughts and wishes
- Pro-goverment ex-rebels win key Sri Lankan election despite charges of rights violations
- Pro-goverment ex-rebels win key Sri Lankan election despite charges of rights violations
- Pro-goverment ex-rebels win key Sri Lankan election despite charges of rights violations
- Obama ridicules notion of running as Clinton's vice-presidential candidate
- Obama ridicules notion of running as Clinton's vice-presidential candidate
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Malaysian party backs beleaguered prime minister despite electoral upheaval
- Malaysian party backs beleaguered prime minister despite electoral upheaval
- Malaysian party backs beleaguered prime minister despite electoral upheaval
- McCain aims to ignite campaign with money, bio and issues tours.
- McCain aims to ignite campaign with money, bio and issues tours.
- Julio Iglesias Jr. 'Gone Country' with new country single
- Nome readies for Iditarod finale as leaders race to town
- Nome readies for Iditarod finale as leaders race to town
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- UN envoy wraps up Myanmar visit by meeting with democracy leader Suu Kyi
- UN envoy wraps up Myanmar visit by meeting with democracy leader Suu Kyi
- UN envoy wraps up Myanmar visit by meeting with democracy leader Suu Kyi
- Parents identify foot, hand of Mexican student hit in Colombian raid on rebels
- Parents identify foot, hand of Mexican student hit in Colombian raid on rebels
- If Spitzer steps down, lieutenant governor could be third black governor since 1870s
- If Spitzer steps down, lieutenant governor could be third black governor since 1870s
- Malaysia's ruling coalition loses more votes than seats in election fiasco
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- A look at politicians' sex scandals
- A look at politicians' sex scandals
- Iger: Disney to collect $1 billion in revenue through Internet in fiscal 2008
- Pakistan parties' coalition pact tightens screws on Musharraf's political survival hopes
- Comedian Al Franken's main opponent to run against Minnesota Republican Norm Coleman drops out
- Comedian Al Franken's main opponent to run against Minnesota Republican Norm Coleman drops out
- China says inflation jumps to 8.7 percent in February after snowstorms
- China says inflation jumps to 8.7 percent in February after snowstorms
- China says inflation jumps to 8.7 percent in February after snowstorms
- Missile defense tension eases after Polish prime minister visits White House
- Missile defense tension eases after Polish prime minister visits White House
- China says inflation jumps to 8.7 percent in February after snowstorms
- China says inflation jumps to 8.7 percent in February after snowstorms
- China says inflation jumps to 8.7 percent in February after snowstorms
- Republicans mount election-year effort to highlight Democratic divisions on immigration
- Republicans mount election-year effort to highlight Democratic divisions on immigration
- China says inflation jumps to 8.7 percent in February after snowstorms
- China says inflation jumps to 8.7 percent in February after snowstorms
- China says inflation jumps to 8.7 percent in February after snowstorms
- Former 'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin confronts controversies
- Investigation into call girl ring began with IRS probe; not clear whether Spitzer was target
- Investigation into call girl ring began with IRS probe; not clear whether Spitzer was target
- Clinton declines comment on Spitzer, offers family thoughts and wishes
- Clinton declines comment on Spitzer, offers family thoughts and wishes
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan vows to keep growth going in confirmation hearings in Parliament
- Iowa Rep. King defends views on Obama, terrorists, despite McCain rebuke
- Iowa Rep. King defends views on Obama, terrorists, despite McCain rebuke
- Cruise operator to reimburse passengers $21 million for fuel surcharges
- Cruise operator to reimburse passengers $21 million for fuel surcharges
- Guatemala launches first trial on charges of 'forced disappearance' during civil war
- Alleged accomplice to purported Russian arms smuggler in New York court
- Alleged accomplice to purported Russian arms smuggler in New York court
- Nome readies for Iditarod finale as leaders race to town
- Nome readies for Iditarod finale as leaders race to town
- Oil prices steady above US$107 a barrel after rising to record in previous session
- Oil prices steady above US$107 a barrel after rising to record in previous session
- Oil prices steady above US$107 a barrel after rising to record in previous session
- Youth is served: Federer beats Sampras in exhibition at Madison Square Garden
- Youth is served: Federer beats Sampras in exhibition at Madison Square Garden
- Police ponder jealous boyfriend as spark for Colombian brawl that injured 83
- Police ponder jealous boyfriend as spark for Colombian brawl that injured 83
- Fiji finance minister cleared of tax evasion
- China's inflation jumps to new decade high after storms worsen food shortages
- China's inflation jumps to new decade high after storms worsen food shortages
- China's inflation jumps to new decade high after storms worsen food shortages
- US sharply condemns Armenian government crackdown on opposition
- McGrady scores 19 as Houston beats New Jersey 91-73 for 19th straight win
- Pulp fact: New study says book production is getting greener
- Harrah's ends involvement in Bahamas resort complex
- Former attorney general Ashcroft testifies Tuesday on rules in white-collar crime cases
- Comedian Al Franken's main opponent to run against Minnesota Republican Norm Coleman drops out
- Comedian Al Franken's main opponent to run against Minnesota Republican Norm Coleman drops out
- Boeing will protest a $35 billion Air Force refueling tanker award given to EADS/Northrop team
- Oil prices steady above US$107 a barrel after rising to record in previous session
- New Penang government announces economic reforms after election victory
- South Korea to initiate projects in north after nuclear progress
- UN special envoy to Myanmar heads for Africa to brief his chief on latest mission
- China prepares to announce plans to revamp bureaucratic Cabinet ministries
- Thaksin gets court permission to leave Thailand to attend soccer match
- Pro-government former rebels win key Sri Lankan election despite rights violations charge
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan denies opposition allegations he lacks independence
- China's inflation jumps to nearly 12-year high, raising risk of unrest before Olympics
- Missile defense tension eases after Polish prime minister visits White House
- Gomez seals Rangers' 3-2 shootout win over slumping Sabres
- Australia cancels Pakistan tour over security concerns
- Australia cancels Pakistan tour in wake of latest bombing
- SKorean teams meet Australians as Asian Champions League opens sixth year
- Taiwan says rival China in big military buildup
- EADS returned to profit in fourth quarter, helped by lower charges on Airbus jumbo A380
- Madonna and Mellencamp lead this year's class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
- Societe Generale says euro5.5 billion capital increase successful
- Honda building new mini-vehicle plant in Japan
- Embattled Indian leader in Malaysia stays despite calls to quit party
- Embattled Indian leader in Malaysia stays despite calls to quit party
- Japanese stocks rebound from 2 1/2-year lows on bargain hunting in steel, real estate
- Oil prices steady above US$107 a barrel after rising to record in previous session
- Australia cancels Pakistan tour in wake of latest bombing
- McCain advisers lobbied in tanker deal that McCain tried to referee
- Societe Generale says euro5.5 billion capital increase successful
- Tibetan exiles marching to protest Olympics plan to defy Indian police order to stop them
- Pro-government former rebels win key Sri Lankan election despite rights violations charge
- Thaksin gets court permission to leave Thailand to attend soccer match
- Regulator allows steep passenger fee hikes at Heathrow and Gatwick airports
- EADS returns to profit in fourth quarter, helped by lower charges on Airbus jumbo A380
- Malaysia's opposition ruled states pledge major reversal of economic policies
- Australia cancels Pakistan tour in wake of latest bombing
- China announces plans to revamp bureaucratic Cabinet ministries
- Taiwan says rival China in big military buildup
- Dollar inches up against yen, but traders see it dropping below 100 yen in coming days
- Malaysia's opposition-ruled states pledge major reversals of economic policies
- South Korea to initiate projects in north after nuclear progress
- Shuttle Endeavour blasts off from Cape Canaveral to begin longest space station mission ever
- Ex-US President Bush arrives in South Korea; media speculate on possible trip to NKorea
- UK retailers report sales up 1.5 percent in February as consumers cut back
- Germany's Bayer HealthCare acquires Sagmel's over-the-counter business
- Germany's Bayer HealthCare acquires Sagmel's over-the-counter business
- UK retailers report sales up 1.5 percent in February as consumers cut back
- UK retailers report sales up 1.5 percent in February as consumers cut back
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Mongolian grand champions lead spring sumo tournament
- Mongolian grand champions lead spring sumo tournament
- Mongolian grand champions lead spring sumo tournament
- Mongolian grand champions lead spring sumo tournament
- Mongolian grand champions lead spring sumo tournament
- Mongolian grand champions lead spring sumo tournament
- German state demands Nokia return subsidies and interest totaling nearly euro60 million
- German state demands Nokia return subsidies and interest totaling nearly euro60 million
- Euro edges higher against US dollar
- Euro edges higher against US dollar
- China's inflation jumps to nearly 12-year high, raising risk of unrest before Olympics
- China's inflation jumps to nearly 12-year high, raising risk of unrest before Olympics
- China's inflation jumps to nearly 12-year high, raising risk of unrest before Olympics
- Survey finds Japanese hospitals rejected 14,000 emergency patients in 2007
- Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn aiming to sweep titles for U.S. at ski finals
- Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn aiming to sweep titles for U.S. at ski finals
- Spain marks 4th anniversary of Madrid terror bombings days after elections
- Spain marks 4th anniversary of Madrid terror bombings days after elections
- International Energy Agency predicts continued high demand for oil, no price relief
- International Energy Agency predicts continued high demand for oil, no price relief
- Study: Drowning is a leading cause of death in Asian children, but often overlooked
- British cost of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan doubled in last year
- British cost of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan doubled in last year
- Ang Lee's protege due at Asian Film Awards despite reported ban
- Shuttle Endeavour blasts off from Cape Canaveral to begin longest space station mission ever
- Shuttle Endeavour blasts off from Cape Canaveral to begin longest space station mission ever
- Chinese official promises clean air for Beijing Olympics
- Cuche wins downhill title after final race canceled
- Cuche wins downhill title after final race canceled
- Australia's Incitec to buy Dyno Nobel, giving it more exposure to China and India
- Pakistan cricket board invites Bangldesh after Australia postpones tour
- Australia's Incitec to buy Dyno Nobel, giving it more exposure to China and India
- Australia's Incitec to buy Dyno Nobel, giving it more exposure to China and India
- Pakistan cricket board invites Bangldesh after Australia postpones tour
- Pakistan cricket board invites Bangldesh after Australia postpones tour
- Australia's Incitec to buy Dyno Nobel, giving it more exposure to China and India
- Australia cancels Pakistan tour in wake of latest bombing
- Australia cancels Pakistan tour in wake of latest bombing
- Australia cancels Pakistan tour in wake of latest bombing
- Reports: NKorean, US nuclear negotiators to meet in Geneva this week
- Reports: NKorean, US nuclear negotiators to meet in Geneva this week
- Survey shows unexpected improvement in German investor confidence
- Survey shows unexpected improvement in German investor confidence
- Kostunica says only a Serbia including Kosovo will join the European Union
- Kostunica says only a Serbia including Kosovo will join the European Union
- Report: Former Real Madrid coach Del Bosque to coach Spain after Euro 2008
- Report: Former Real Madrid coach Del Bosque to coach Spain after Euro 2008
- Buoyed by improved German investor sentiment, euro rises above US$1.54
- Buoyed by improved German investor sentiment, euro rises above US$1.54
- Bombardier warns of Belgian plant closure if it misses rail-car bid
- Bombardier warns of Belgian plant closure if it misses rail-car bid
- Report: Moscow, Istanbul are Europe's hottest property markets
- Report: Moscow, Istanbul are Europe's hottest property markets
- Gazprom's oil arm announces US$11 billion investment program
- Gazprom's oil arm announces US$11 billion investment program
- Cuche wins downhill title after final race canceled
- Cuche wins downhill title after final race canceled
- Sharif's party: Lahore bombings are result of Musharraf's failed policies
- Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn aiming to sweep titles for U.S. at ski finals
- Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn aiming to sweep titles for U.S. at ski finals
- Pro-government former rebels win key Sri Lankan election despite rights violations charge
- Pro-government former rebels win key Sri Lankan election despite rights violations charge
- Buoyed by improved German investor sentiment, euro rises to record US$1.5495
- Buoyed by improved German investor sentiment, euro rises to record US$1.5495
- Swiss prosecutors say FIFA's former marketing partner paid bribes
- Swiss prosecutors say FIFA's former marketing partner paid bribes
- Hong Kong's key stock index rises 1.3 percent, traders buy HSBC, PetroChina
- Hong Kong's key stock index rises 1.3 percent, traders buy HSBC, PetroChina
- Hong Kong's key stock index rises 1.3 percent, traders buy HSBC, PetroChina
- Japanese stocks rebound from 2 1/2-year lows on bargain hunting in steel, real estate
- Japanese stocks rebound from 2 1/2-year lows on bargain hunting in steel, real estate
- Japanese stocks rebound from 2 1/2-year lows on bargain hunting in steel, real estate
- Tibetan immigrants protest San Francisco's hosting of torch relay for Beijing Olympics
- British pharmacists blurring line with doctors, treating patients and prescribing drugs
- Automaker Audi says 2007 profit rose 26 percent to nearly euro1.7 billion
- Automaker Audi says 2007 profit rose 26 percent to nearly euro1.7 billion
- Indian airport workers threaten nationwide strike
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan denies opposition allegations he lacks independence
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan denies opposition allegations he lacks independence
- Nominee to head Bank of Japan denies opposition allegations he lacks independence
- China shares rise on bargain hunting, despite inflation data and worries over US economy
- China shares rise on bargain hunting, despite inflation data and worries over US economy
- China shares rise on bargain hunting, despite inflation data and worries over US economy
- China's inflation jumps to nearly 12-year high, raising risk of unrest before Olympics
- Oil prices reach second trading high in two days.
- Oil prices reach second trading high in two days.
- China's inflation jumps to nearly 12-year high, raising risk of unrest before Olympics
- China's inflation jumps to nearly 12-year high, raising risk of unrest before Olympics
- Chinese official promises clean air for Beijing Olympics
- Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn aiming to sweep titles for U.S. at ski finals
- Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn aiming to sweep titles for U.S. at ski finals
- Antofagasta says profit rose in 2007
- Antofagasta says profit rose in 2007
- Asian markets advance; Malaysian market rebounds after post-election plunge, Nikkei up 1 pct
- Asian markets advance; Malaysian market rebounds after post-election plunge, Nikkei up 1 pct
- Asian markets advance; Malaysian market rebounds after post-election plunge, Nikkei up 1 pct
- Shares in Carlyle Capital fall sharply in Amsterdam as trading resumes
- Shares in Carlyle Capital fall sharply in Amsterdam as trading resumes
- Chinese TV station to make local version of 'Ugly Betty'
- Survey shows unexpected improvement in German investor confidence
- Survey shows unexpected improvement in German investor confidence
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Oil prices reach new high
- Oil prices reach new high
- New F1 engine rules to provide more energy efficient and eco-friendly cars
- New F1 engine rules to provide more energy efficient and eco-friendly cars
- EADS returns to profit in fourth quarter, helped by lower charges on Airbus jumbo A380
- EADS returns to profit in fourth quarter, helped by lower charges on Airbus jumbo A380
- ECB pumps euro9 billion into money markets for banks to use
- ECB pumps euro9 billion into money markets for banks to use
- Regulator allows steep fee hikes at Heathrow and Gatwick airports
- Regulator allows steep fee hikes at Heathrow and Gatwick airports
- Russia gets contract from India for US$1 billion (euro65 million) fighter jet upgrade: agencies
- Russia gets contract from India for US$1 billion (euro65 million) fighter jet upgrade: agencies
- Societe Generale says euro5.5 billion capital increase successful
- Societe Generale says euro5.5 billion capital increase successful
- Survey shows unexpected improvement in German investor confidence
- Survey shows unexpected improvement in German investor confidence
- Ramos needs unlikely away win for Tottenham at PSV if he is to hang on to UEFA Cup
- Ramos needs unlikely away win for Tottenham at PSV if he is to hang on to UEFA Cup
- Italian candidate at April vote says he is lifelong Fascist, embarrassing Berlusconi
- Italian candidate at April vote says he is lifelong Fascist, embarrassing Berlusconi
- African economies, crises in spotlight at Islamic summit, first on the continent in 14 years
- Gazprom: Central Asia to sell gas at European prices in 2009
- Gazprom: Central Asia to sell gas at European prices in 2009
- Scotland coach Hadden forced to make 2 changes for Six Nations finale at Italy
- Scotland coach Hadden forced to make 2 changes for Six Nations finale at Italy
- Hollywood star George Clooney puts pressure on Olympic sponsor over Darfur
- Hollywood star George Clooney puts pressure on Olympic sponsor over Darfur
- Kostunica says only a Serbia including Kosovo will join the European Union
- Kostunica says only a Serbia including Kosovo will join the European Union
- China announces plans to revamp bureaucratic Cabinet ministries
- China announces plans to revamp bureaucratic Cabinet ministries
- China announces plans to revamp bureaucratic Cabinet ministries
- Indian shares move up; led by real estate, cement firms
- Indian shares move up; led by real estate, cement firms
- Indian shares move up; led by real estate, cement firms
- China launches body to promote energy security, conservation amid soaring demand
- China launches body to promote energy security, conservation amid soaring demand
- China launches body to promote energy security, conservation amid soaring demand
- Greek power company promises to limit strike blackouts
- Greek power company promises to limit strike blackouts
- Oil prices surge to new trading high, positioned to reach US$110 a barrel
- Oil prices surge to new trading high, positioned to reach US$110 a barrel
- Oil prices surge to new trading high, positioned to reach US$110 a barrel
- US sharply condemns Armenian government crackdown on opposition
- US sharply condemns Armenian government crackdown on opposition
- Troop cut in doubt as British cost of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan doubles
- Troop cut in doubt as British cost of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan doubles
- Spain marks 4th anniversary of Madrid terror bombings days after elections
- Spain marks 4th anniversary of Madrid terror bombings days after elections
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Finnish government warns of falling economic growth _ to 2.8 percent this year
- Finnish government warns of falling economic growth _ to 2.8 percent this year
- China's boom boosts interest in English-language fiction about country, writers say
- Bank of England to pump more money into short-term money markets
- Bank of England to pump more money into short-term money markets
- Norske Skog shares plunge on 1Q profit warning, cost overruns on Brazil paper mill project
- Norske Skog shares plunge on 1Q profit warning, cost overruns on Brazil paper mill project
- After FA Cup exit, Chelsea turns focus back to Premier League
- After FA Cup exit, Chelsea turns focus back to Premier League
- Norske Skog shares plunge on 1Q profit warning, cost overruns on Brazil paper mill project
- Norske Skog shares plunge on 1Q profit warning, cost overruns on Brazil paper mill project
- Cadbury secures credit agreements, U.S. demerger to go ahead May 7
- Cadbury secures credit agreements, U.S. demerger to go ahead May 7
- National Bank of Kuwait bought 40 percent stake in Turkish Bank
- National Bank of Kuwait bought 40 percent stake in Turkish Bank
- US trade deficit grow as imports, crude oil prices hit record highs
- US trade deficit grow as imports, crude oil prices hit record highs
- Spain's opposition party meets amid speculation leader will resign after election defeat
- Spain's opposition party meets amid speculation leader will resign after election defeat
- London's FTSE-100 index up 48.9 points at 5678.0
- London's FTSE-100 index up 48.9 points at 5678.0
- Thaksin to visit England to cheer soccer team after court appearance
- Thaksin to visit England to cheer soccer team after court appearance
- Thaksin to visit England to cheer soccer team after court appearance
- China cracking down on human rights petitioners ahead of Olympics, rights group says
- Hollywood studios agree to $700 million deal paving way for 3-D screens
- US Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- US Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- US trade deficit grows in January as imports, crude-oil prices hit record highs
- US trade deficit grows in January as imports, crude-oil prices hit record highs
- Friends Provident calls on JC Flowers to clarify bid position as earns at UK insurer fall
- Friends Provident calls on JC Flowers to clarify bid position as earns at UK insurer fall
- US Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- US Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- Trade deficit grows in January as imports, crude-oil prices hit record highs
- Trade deficit grows in January as imports, crude-oil prices hit record highs
- Altria Group expects profit growth of up to 11 percent; cost savings of $700M through 2011
- Altria Group expects profit growth of up to 11 percent; cost savings of $700M through 2011
- Wall Street appears headed for higher open on hopes of more rate cuts, pump priming from Fed
- Wall Street appears headed for higher open on hopes of more rate cuts, pump priming from Fed
- Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- ECB to provide short-term credit to European banks in coordinated move
- ECB to provide short-term credit to European banks in coordinated move
- Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- Wall Street heads to higher open after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Wall Street heads to higher open after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Greek consumer prices up 4.4 percent in February
- Greek consumer prices up 4.4 percent in February
- Jordan raises fuel prices for 6th time in 2 years
- Jordan raises fuel prices for 6th time in 2 years
- London's Olympic stadium to begin construction 3 months early
- London's Olympic stadium to begin construction 3 months early
- Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- Rural voters said favored in Zimbabwe election; opposition has strongest support in cities
- Rural voters said favored in Zimbabwe election; opposition has strongest support in cities
- New rules mean British lawmakers must provide receipts for most expenses
- New rules mean British lawmakers must provide receipts for most expenses
- Hook returns at flyhalf for Wales' Six Nations decider against France
- Hook returns at flyhalf for Wales' Six Nations decider against France
- US judge tosses $2.5 million punitive damages in Dole Food pesticide case
- US judge tosses $2.5 million punitive damages in Dole Food pesticide case
- Lufthansa says offices searched by EU for price-fixing on Europe-Japan routes
- Lufthansa says offices searched by EU for price-fixing on Europe-Japan routes
- EU clears Google to buy DoubleClick
- Swiss prosecutors say FIFA's former marketing partner paid bribes
- Swiss prosecutors say FIFA's former marketing partner paid bribes
- Bank stocks rally as Fed offers to swap super-safe Treasury bonds for mortgage debt
- Bank stocks rally as Fed offers to swap super-safe Treasury bonds for mortgage debt
- Mascarenhas becomes first England player to join IPL; Hopes tops second auction
- Wilkinson dropped from England team for first time ahead of Six Nations match against Ireland
- Wilkinson dropped from England team for first time ahead of Six Nations match against Ireland
- Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland balk at proposal for British oath of allegiance
- Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland balk at proposal for British oath of allegiance
- Ex-US President Bush arrives in South Korea; media speculate on possible trip to NKorea
- Ex-US President Bush arrives in South Korea; media speculate on possible trip to NKorea
- Ex-US President Bush arrives in South Korea; media speculate on possible trip to NKorea
- Wall Street up after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Wall Street up after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- African economies, crises in spotlight at Islamic summit, first on the continent in 14 years
- UNICEF calls on Japan to crack down on child pornography
- Wall Street rebounds after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Wall Street rebounds after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Ireland reshuffles backs for Six Nations game against England; O'Gara captain for 1st time
- Ireland reshuffles backs for Six Nations game against England; O'Gara captain for 1st time
- Crude oil futures flatten as dollar gains
- Crude oil futures flatten as dollar gains
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Wilkinson dropped from England team for 1st time ahead of Six Nations match against Ireland
- Wilkinson dropped from England team for 1st time ahead of Six Nations match against Ireland
- Malaysia's opposition-ruled states pledge major reversals of economic policies
- Prosecutor wants charges against Turkish mayors reduced
- Wall Street up after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Bank stocks rally as Fed offers to swap super-safe Treasury bonds for mortgage debt
- Spain marks 4th anniversary of Madrid terror bombings days after elections
- Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn aiming to sweep titles for U.S. at ski finals
- Italy's debt falls more than expected in 2007
- Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- Euro hits record, then falls back as Fed and others move to ease credit crunch
- Milosevic's followers say ex-presidents policies live two years after his death
- General Electric unit to invest $5 billion overseas to meet energy demand
- Olympiakos fires coach Lemonis, Segura named as replacement
- Greek power company promises to limit strike blackouts
- Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- Spain marks 4th anniversary of Madrid terror bombings
- Indian airport workers threaten nationwide strike
- UK retailers report sales up 1.5 percent in February as consumers cut back
- Race details for the upcoming presidential primaries and caucuses
- Tibetan exiles defy Indian police ban, continue protest against Beijing
- NASCAR drivers agree Atlanta tire wasn't great, but Stewart went "overboard" in complaints
- Saoul Mamby back in boxing ring fighting at age 60
- Belgium's Flemish region cuts subsidy for Volvo car plant to win EU approval
- American Family Association ends 2-year boycott of Ford for policies it says were gay-friendly
- Miller slams race organizers for canceling downhill and handing title to Cuche
- Hedo Turkoglu triple-double leads Magic over Hawks
- Lawyers to withdraw suit against Patriots over alleged Super Bowl cheating
- French president backtracks, saying municipal elections aren't his job
- Altria expects growth in Marlboro brand, smokeless products after international unit spinoff
- Britain bans far-right Israeli political activist
- EU to investigate Slovak subsidy to Ryanair after complaint about Bratislava airport discounts
- Bank stocks rally as Fed offers to swap super-safe Treasury bonds for mortgage debt
- EADS returns to profit in fourth quarter, helped by lower charges on Airbus jumbo A380
- Antofagasta says profit rose 2 percent in 2007
- Top US military commander in Pacific expresses concern at China's military spending
- Sweden's most famous painting, a Rembrandt, for sale at discount price
- Hungary to restructure and privatize electricity wholesaler MVM
- Bulgaria: Balkan defense ministers discuss regional security, NATO expansion
- Antofagasta says profit rose 2 percent in 2007
- Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure could miss up to a month with back injury
- Nome readies for Iditarod finale as leaders race to town
- White House says oil prices will not be solved overnight
- New proposal for British pledge of allegiance and citizenship ceremony sparks opposition
- Crude oil futures flatten as dollar gains
- After FA Cup exit, Chelsea turns focus back to Premier League
- EU tells Finmeccanica, Avio and Piaggio to pay millions in interest on state loans
- EU to investigate Slovak airport discounts to Ryanair
- Gay Episcopal bishop says `no' to limited role in global meeting of Anglican leaders
- Taiwan Stock Exchange promotes overseas enterprises listing in Taiwan
- ECS introduces new series of innovative motherboards
- Sheraton presents Challans Duck
- Lakeshore launches new lodging promotion
- Hotel Royal Hsinchu presents 3 dining promotion programs
- Sidelines
- Green returns to St. Louis as back up for starter Bulger
- Hicks terminates Liverpool ownership talks
- South Korea star found dead after being named in quadruple murder
- Bedard all business about baseball
- Federer pummels Sampras in exhibition match
- Celtics start fast, bury Sixers
- Vast, remote Greenland an adventure for hardy travelers
- EADS' US$685m net loss exceeds analysts' forecast
- Taiex rises amid bargain hunting
- Taiwan bonds decline as auction demand wanes; NT dollar advances
- Oil prices drop slightly after rising to record US$108
- Negative financial news pushes Wall Street down
- U.S. unlikely to see recession in 2008, economic report says
- In Brief
- Taiwan energy use rises on demand from Petrochemical goods
- BOJ nominee affirms his independence
- Societe Generale says it has raised US$8.44 billion
- China inflation hits 8.7% in February
- Boeing plans to protest over US$35b contract given to EADS
- Most productive day of week in U.S. is Tuesday, poll finds
- TSMC, partners set to invest NT$450b in five new factories
- In Brief
- Education tied to life expectancy
- Putty-nosed monkey seen using language like that of humans
- Transportation will be affected by climate change, study finds
- Canada increases 2008 seal hunt quota
- In Brief
- Pre-historic epic the big kill at box office, data shows
- Settlement reached between dramatist, former ABBA stars
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts Madonna and Cohen
- Booker winner slams China censorship
- A Cuban taboo on women and cigars goes up in smoke
- Myanmar monks are still seething, but lack leaders
- In Brief
- Al-Qaida claims responsibility for abduction of Austria tourists
- U.N. agrees to allow Serb official to talk at open meeting on Kosovo
- Niger rebels free 25 soldiers
- Obama reiterates that his goal is to be U.S. president
- Why so much aid for the poor has made so little difference
- No referendum, no cross-strait common market
- Pro-government former rebels win key Sri Lanka election
- Official says drug trafficking suspect should be tried in Venezuela
- China announces 5 'super-ministries'
- At least 20 dead in two blasts near Lahore buildings
- Taiwan set to face Australia in Olympic qualifier today
- Local firm turns trustworthiness into big money and real success
- In Brief
- Taiwan stock market to recruit overseas companies, says official
- DNA modification may explain cause of cancer, scientists say
- Whang-Peng scraps plan to attend Paris award ceremony
- Immigration bureau issues apology for exit stamp error
- Tsai indicted for helping Liang flee to China
- Taiwan's bid to enter U.N. gains support
- MND backs Pentagon report on rising PRC military budget
- Social activists take issue with concept of common market
- Endeavour blasts off to begin longest-ever space station mission
- New York Governor Spitzer linked to prostitution ring
- KMT legislators block bill to amend referendum law
- Trains, boats and planes all expected to be affected by climate change
- Wall Street sharply higher after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Football Association asks Alex Ferguson to explain comments on referees
- Fed announces further steps to ease credit crunch
- McCain criticizes Obama, Clinton for seeking to alter NAFTA
- McCain advisers lobbied in tanker deal that McCain tried to referee
- Katchit wins Champion Hurdle on opening day of Cheltenham Festival
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Pro-government former rebels win key Sri Lankan election despite rights violations charge
- Federer, Sampras put on quite a show at Madison Square Garden
- Shares plunge for Norske Skog on 1Q profit warning, cost overruns on Brazil paper mill project
- Republicans to push for NY governor's impeachment if he does not resign
- US lists rights abuses in China, Russia others in annual report
- Iraq: Does a spate of recent attacks mean a return to days of chaos?
- No replay for Austrian league match with disputed penalty kick
- Milosevic's Kosovo legacy lives on in Serbia 2 years after his death, supporters say
- Belgian rider Gert Steegmans wins 2nd straight stage of Paris-Nice
- EU sees no problem with Google's bid for online ad tracker DoubleClick
- Khomeini's granddaughter: reformist ex-president Khatami only hope against hard-liners in Iran
- US lists rights abuses in China, Russia others in annual report
- Bush says 2008 presidential race won't affect his decisions on Iraq
- Bulgaria shortlists 2 companies for 49-percent stake in second nuclear plant
- Belgian rider Gert Steegmans wins 2nd straight stage of Paris-Nice
- Euro hits record, then falls back as Fed and others move to ease credit crisis
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- London's FTSE-100 index closes up 61.3 points at 5690.4
- Swedish February inflation falls to 3.1 pc year-on-year from 3.2 pc in January
- Forecasters see global demand for oil remaining strong despite slowing US economy
- Wilkinson dropped from England team for 1st time ahead of Six Nations match against Ireland
- CAS lifts life ban on bribery case official
- Lahore bombings fuel pressure for Pakistan to rethink counter-terror strategy
- European stocks rise on concerted action by central banks
- German national team to make exception for Kahn and play his farewell game
- General Electric unit to invest $5 billion overseas to meet energy demand
- Two rookie spinners in West Indies squad for 1st test vs. Sri Lanka
- Chile's Bachelet signs law granting pension to some 600,000 poor
- Rising steel prices shoots down Werder Bremen's plan to expand stadium
- Gold futures advance after Federal Reserve boosts liquidity
- Marlee Matlin and 11 other celebs prepare for new `Dancing With the Stars' season
- Iran warns Dutch lawmaker's anti-Quran film would 'breed violence'
- Santos midfielder Souto reaches deal to play for Russia's Lokomotiv Moscow
- New York Times CEO, answering investor, points to 50 blogs launched last year, digital growth
- Argentina guarantees natural gas supplies to Chile
- An escape from money woes: When the economy takes a dive, Hollywood sees bigger crowds
- Iraq oil revenues soar but country still relying on US for spending
- France wins EU approval to give Internet search engine project euro99 million
- Darling has daunting task delivering first UK budget against tough economic backdrop
- Britney Spears will make a cameo in episode of CBS sitcom `How I Met Your Mother'
- Societe Generale says euro5.5 billion capital increase successful
- EU fines Belgian moving companies euro32.7 million for cartel
- US Gay-rights activists see chance to repeal HIV travel restrictions
- Mexico's Pemex developing natural gas field under 3,000 feet (915 meters) of water
- US conservative group ends boycott of Ford for policies it says were gay-friendly
- "Look how handsome he was," sobbing mother recalls at memorial for Madrid terror victims
- Kid Rock slings short-order meals at Waffle House for charity
- Floyd Landis faces final court of appeal in New York next week
- 6 Nations: Wilkinson dropped from England, O'Gara to lead Ireland
- Swiss prosecutors say FIFA's former marketing partner paid bribes
- Leader of Spain's opposition will try to remain at head of party despite election defeat
- Illegal immigrant forgotten in US courthouse cell for 4 days; had no food, water or toilet
- Obama campaign calls on Clinton to denounce remarks by Geraldine Ferraro
- Babylon treasures show at Louvre, but some pieces missing
- Leader of Spain's opposition will try to remain at head of party despite election defeat
- Norman Rockwell's 'The Lineman' original donated to museum that bears his name
- Hulu, a Web-based video venture from NBC and News Corp., officially launches
- Boeing Protests $35B Tanker Contract Award
- In good news for anti-gay group, US court ruling voids law that barred picketing at funerals
- Wall Street moves sharply higher after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Chadian opposition figure, in France after escape, pledges to return home
- Basile summons Cavenaghi as part all-European roster for Egypt friendly
- Despite economic pressure, US cruise executives count on strong 2008
- Italian candidate at April vote says he is lifelong Fascist, embarrassing Berlusconi
- FIFA president Blatter sides with South African stadium builders
- Dunga summons youngsters for friendly against Sweden, leaves out Ronaldinho
- Brahim Baba, member of IAAF medical and anti-doping commission, dies at 51
- Bono: Germany's efforts to help fight poverty have made me a fan
- Oil futures settle at new record; funds flow in
- DreamWorks Animation chief sees 'new era' for Hollywood with 3-D
- Prominent dissident freed after 4 years in jail for criticizing leader, urging democracy
- 6 Nations: Wilkinson dropped from England, O'Gara to lead Ireland
- 6 Nations: Scotland coach Hadden forced to make 2 changes for Italy
- Darling has daunting task delivering first UK budget against tough economic backdrop
- Former `Gilligan's Island' star caught with marijuana in car, serving probation
- Boeing calls Air Force tanker contract "seriously flawed," files protest
- Lille beats Lens 2-1 in French league to move five points clear of relegation zone
- An unlikely birdie puts John Senden on the bubble
- EU tells Finmeccanica, Avio and Piaggio to pay millions in interest on state loans
- Obama campaign calls on Clinton to denounce remarks by Geraldine Ferraro
- Juanes, others to perform for 'peace without borders' between Colombia and Venezuela
- Dow jumps more than 400 points after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Mississippi Democrats head to polls, with Obama riding high
- Dunga summons youngsters for friendly against Sweden, leaves out Ronaldinho
- US lists rights abuses in China, Russia others in annual report
- Dollar struck new low in Europe, rebounds after central banks announce joint relief effort
- Obama strategist raises questions about possible vote-by-mail in Florida and Michigan
- New York Times CEO says company focused on digital growth, cites 50 blogs launched last year
- US Mideast military chief resigns under fire after comments about Iran policy
- Brazil's Petrobras signs deal with Shell for gas supplies
- Prominent dissident freed after 4 years in jail for criticizing leader, urging democracy
- Moody's, McGraw-Hill provide bleaker outlook on ratings for 2008
- John Cho prepares for fan frenzy as Sulu in J.J. Abrams' `Star Trek'
- Juanes, others to perform for 'peace without borders' between Colombia and Venezuela
- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates to press US lawmakers for immigration, education reforms
- Dow jumps more than 400 points after Fed, other central banks move to ease credit crisis
- Stuttgart wins in Bundesliga again _ even without Gomez
- Emmys moving from Shrine to LA's new Nokia downtown
- If Spitzer leaves, New York's lieutenant governor would become state's first blind governor
- 6 Nations: James Hook back at flyhalf for Wales, France believe can win by 20 points
- Fed offers $200 billion to prop up lenders; Wall Street responds with huge rally
- Colombia lawmakers consider legislation to stem rising soccer violence
- Gold futures advance after Federal Reserve boosts liquidity
- Illegal immigrant forgotten in US courthouse cell for 4 days; had no food, water or toilet
- MLB boss Bud Selig earned $14.5 million in fiscal 2006
- Bush says 2008 presidential race will not affect his decisions on Iraq
- Cassini spacecraft to plunge through geyser plumes of Saturn moon
- Study finds 'shocking' rate of US teen girls with sexually transmitted disease
- Google completes $3.1 billion takeover of DoubleClick after gaining European approval
- US says Myanmar's human rights record getting worse
- Kennedy Center to produce largest Arab arts festival
- Prominent dissident freed after 4 years in jail for criticizing leader, urging democracy
- House Democrats refuse to give telecoms immunity, seek warrantless wiretapping investigation
- Kid Rock causes another scene at a Waffle House _ this time, for charity
- Officials say Spitzer spent tens of thousands of dollars _ maybe $80,000 _ on call-girl ring
- Trade deficit grows in January as imports, crude-oil prices hit record highs
- Liverpool advances to Champions League quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Inter
- Citing perception of rift with Bush policy for Iran, top commander for Mideast resigns
- Lawmaker questions Putin's invitation to NATO summit
- Parma hires ex-Inter boss Cuper as manager in bid to stave off relegation
- Some immigrants who sought citizenship by midsummer 2007 might vote in fall election
- Pentagon says Syria, Iran supporting foreign fighters in Iraq
- Janet Jackson drops out of "Saturday Night Live" performance because she has the flu
- Mancini says he will resign as Inter manager at end of season
- House attempting to overturn White House veto of anti-waterboarding bill
- Argentine woman urges maximum prison terms for adoptive parents in dirty war trial
- Google completes $3.1 billion takeover of DoubleClick after gaining European approval
- Colombia lawmakers consider legislation to stem rising soccer violence
- Juanes, others to perform for 'peace without borders' between Colombia and Venezuela
- Japan revises down Oct-Dec economy to 3.5 pct annualized growth, from 3.7 pct
- Japan revises down Oct-Dec economy to 3.5 pct annualized growth, from 3.7 pct
- McCain denies lobbyists in his campaign prompted his inquiries into Air Force tanker deal
- US Muslim prayer leader travels the world preaching religious tolerance
- Legal papers question 'natural born' citizenship for McCain
- Mancini announces intention to resign after Inter's loss to Liverpool
- Japan revises down economic growth figure for Oct-Dec to 3.5 percent, from 3.7 percent
- House fails to overturn White House veto of anti-waterboarding bill
- Swing coach dumps Daly because of 'shenanigans'
- Officials say Spitzer spent tens of thousands of dollars _ maybe $80,000 _ on call-girl ring
- Obama wins Mississippi primary, expands Democratic delegate lead over Clinton
- Thomas leads Honduras to 1-0 over Panama in CONCACAF Olympic qualifying opener
- LA judge says Fairplay must amend suit over Bonaduce altercation
- Obama adds to delegate lead by winning Mississippi primary
- US lists rights abuses in China, Russia, Iraq, others in annual report
- Exit poll shows whites back Clinton, blacks support Obama in Mississippi presidential contest
- Highlights from the Bush administration's annual report on human rights
- Japan's current account surplus up 8.1 percent in January on year
- Pentagon says Syria, Iran supporting foreign fighters in Iraq
- Libertadores: Cienciano beats Bolognesi 1-0 to claim share of group lead
- Chasing 60, playoffs, MVP: Capitals' Ovechkin has lots of goals
- Two hurt when Iditarod plane crashes outside checkpoint
- Half-billion dollar expansion for Rio Tinto iron ore subsidiary in Canada
- Japan's upper house of parliament votes down government nomination for BOJ chief
- US lawmakers call for Venezuela to be on terror list
- Japan's upper house of parliament votes down government nomination for BOJ chief
- GE chief executive says in annual report that company won't sell NBC Universal
- Japan's upper house of parliament votes down government nomination for BOJ chief
- Rookie Nick Young scores career-high 22 in Wizards' 105-97 win over Bucks
- NC-17-rated `Lust' brings honor for Lee, Schamus from theater owners
- Los Angeles museum acquires 1892 painting by Paul Gauguin
- Obama camp, Florida congressional delegation raises questions about possible vote-by-mail
- Black TV news crew attacked in South Carolina while filming; family of story subject charged
- Exit poll shows Obama wins little white support in Mississippi presidential contest
- 2nd test: England drops Harmison, Hoggard; Anderson, Broad recalled
- Thaksin to plead innocent in court, then travel to England to cheer soccer team
- Illegal immigrant left in Arkansas courthouse cell 4 days without food or water
- Obama, savoring Mississippi win, brushes off Clinton campaign's aggressive stance
- Japan revises down economic growth slightly for 4Q to 3.5 percent pace
- Japan revises down economic growth slightly for 4Q to 3.5 percent pace
- Japan revises down economic growth slightly for 4Q to 3.5 percent pace
- House votes to create independent ethics office
- Obama adds to delegate lead by winning Mississippi primary
- Obama beats Clinton in Mississippi Democratic primary, setting stage for Pennsylvania
- US draws with Cuba, Thomas leads Honduras over Panama in CONCACAF Olympic qualifying opener
- Boeing calls Air Force tanker contract "seriously flawed," files protest with government
- Cheney says prospect of 3 a.m. phone call to White House underscores need for missile defense
- Second tier of Iditarod leaders run race within a race
- Price gets second shutout as Canadiens move atop Eastern Conference with 4-0 win over Devils.
- Charmed life appears over for New York's first lady in wake of husband's scandal
- CONCACAF Champions: Motagua and Pachuca draw 0-0 in first leg of quarters
- House of Represenatives approves Democratic plan to set up independent ethics office
- Rookie Nick Young scores career-high 22 in Wizards' 105-97 win over Bucks
- Japan's upper house of parliament votes down government's nomination for BOJ chief
- Citing perception of rift with Bush policy for Iran, top commander for Mideast resigns
- Thaksin pleads innocent in court, will travel to England to cheer soccer team
- China says retail sales jump 20.2 percent amid efforts to spur consumer spending
- East Timor President Ramos-Horta offers thanks in first comments since assassination bid
- India airports operating normally despite workers going on nationwide strike
- Australian consumer confidence plunges to lowest since 1993 as interest rate hikes bite
- Bangladesh wins toss, bats first in 2nd ODI match
- Massachusetts man pleads guilty to having sex with young Asian girls and filming it
- Tibetan exiles defy Indian police ban, continue protest against Beijing
- Exit poll shows Obama wins little white support in Mississippi presidential contest
- WR Grace agrees to pay federal government $250 million for Montana asbestos work
- China says February foreign investment surges 38.3 percent amid economic boom
- Experts: Break in talks a bad sign in American Axle strike, but vehicle supply not affected
- Oil prices steady after falling back from overnight record near US$110
- K.J. Choi favorite to win SKorea's inaugural Ballentine's Championship
- Copa Libertadores: San Lorenzo defeats Real Potosi 3-2
- Rookie Nick Young scores career-high 22 in Wizards' 105-97 win over Bucks
- Warrant frontman settles lawsuit with record label
- Nepal's prime minister to retire from politics after elections
- Copa Libertadores: Cucuta Deportivo beats Chivas 1-0
- Report: China mulling four private equity funds to support strategic industries
- Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim resurrects political career with striking election success
- South Korea's president calls for bolstering military to deter North Korean aggression
- ING New Zealand suspends withdrawals from two funds over credit crisis
- Chinese civil rights activist to be tried soon on subversion charge, lawyer says
- Hong Kong stock index jumps 2.3 percent midday after Fed move to ease credit crisis
- Grandson of late congresswoman wins in Indiana election; becomes second Muslim in Congress
- Price gets second shutout as Canadiens move atop Eastern Conference with 4-0 win over Devils.
- China foreign minister blasts Beijing Olympic critics, says only tarnishing themselves
- Singapore Airlines receives 3rd A380 superjumbo jet, to fly London service next week
- Perceived disagreement on Iran leads to resignation of commander of US forces in Middle East
- Japan investigating possible defect in Apple's iPod player
- 2nd test: England drops Harmison, Hoggard; Anderson, Broad recalled
- Dollar falls versus yen in Asia as players brush off US Fed's credit relief plan
- From April to June contests, Democrats do the math in planning strategy
- Singapore state investment agency invests US$1.5 billion in Italian company Sintonia
- Japanese stocks advance after Fed's move to ease credit trouble
- Judge tosses insurance company's lawsuit against Robert De Niro
- Vietnam to launch 1st satellite to improve country's telecommunications
- Oil prices steady after falling back from overnight record near US$110
- Japan's upper house of parliament votes down government's nomination for BOJ chief
- China says developed countries should take lead in fighting climate change
- Bangladesh bowled out for 173 in 2nd ODI against South Africa
- Democrats, Republicans seek political points as Capitol Hill budget debate begins Wednesday
- China: No deadline necessary for gas deposit dispute resolution with Japan
- Japan revises down economic growth slightly for 4Q to 3.5 percent pace
- Tibetan exiles defy Indian police ban, continue protest against Beijing
- Germany says growth in household spending slowed last year
- Report: Chinese police fire tear gas at Tibetan Buddhist monk protesters
- Euro creeps back up against US dollar
- Air France-KLM says it is being probed by EU investigators
- South Korea's president calls for bolstering military to deter North Korean aggression
- Advocates want Ohio children's hospital to keep Abercrombie name off emergency room
- China shares reverse early gains to end at 7-month low on policy worries
- San Lorenzo comes from 2-0 down to beat Potosi and revive Libertadores hopes
- Hakuho upset, Asashoryu tied for lead at Spring sumo
- Air France-KLM says it is being probed by EU investigators
- Asian markets advance after Fed's move to ease credit troubles, but investors remain wary
- Singapore Airlines receives 3rd A380 superjumbo jet, to fly London service next week
- Wednesday's Cheltenham Festival called off because of high winds
- Australian consumer confidence plunges to lowest since 1993 as interest rate hikes bite
- Hyundai Motor confident chairman to retain board seat
- Thaksin pleads innocent in court, will travel to England to cheer soccer team
- India airports operating normally despite workers going on nationwide strike
- East Timor President Ramos-Horta offers thanks in first comments since assassination bid
- FBI arrests Oregon doctor wanted in Australia on manslaughter charges in 3 patient deaths
- New South Korean president to visit US for first summit talks with Bush
- Tanker leaks oil into waters south of Korean peninsula after collision
- Survey: Corruption in China, India, Vietnam could erode competitive edge if unchecked
- World markets advance after Fed's move to ease credit troubles, but caution lingers
- Shares of Standard Life surge as company reports increase in profit
- Khatami accuses hard-liners of undermining freedom, democracy in Iran
- New Cabinet ministers sought as Malaysia's Chinese, Indian leaders decline posts
- Japan's upper house of parliament votes down government's nomination for BOJ chief
- Hong Kong asks top scientist to study child deaths amid flu outbreaks
- Focus on Family founder James Dobson looking for new generation of evangelical leaders
- Lievremont recalls Clerc, Traille, Elissalde and Skrela to face Wales in Six Nations
- Hong Kong stock index ends up 1.9 percent, Fed injection boosts market
- Argentina stays top of FIFA world rankings for sixth straight month
- Japan's upper house of parliament votes down government's nomination for BOJ chief
- Minister: China's exports will grow this year despite February dip, but strong yuan could hurt
- Asian Champions League: Melbourne 2, Chunnam 0
- Irish airline Aer Lingus posts stronger-than-expected return to profit; shares rise
- Taiwan Cabinet allows banks to invest in Chinese lenders
- Thousands mark 5th anniversary of Serbia's first democratically elected PM's assassination
- Darling has daunting task delivering first UK budget against tough economic backdrop
- EU calls on Italy to recover euro123 million from privatized banks
- Telecom tower torched in western Afghanistan
- In Belgium, refusing polio vaccine can mean a spell in prison
- China appointments top-level body to oversee final preparations for Beijing Summer Games
- China's Changchun Yatai beats Vietnam's Binh Duong 2-1 in Champions League opener
- Defending champion Lance Mackey repeats Iditarod victory
- South Africa beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in 2nd ODI
- Chinese official concerned corruption probe could harm China-Philippines ties
- Darling has daunting task delivering first UK budget against tough economic backdrop
- German court overturns ban on political parties taking stakes in private broadcasters
- Business leader: Corruption spooks businessmen more than security risks in Philippines
- 6,000 North Korean children receive vaccines against Japanese encephalitis, meningitis
- World markets advance after central banks move in synch, yet investors remain leery
- China restricts Mount Everest ascents to clear the way for the Olympic torch
- Obama beats Clinton in racially polarized Mississippi Democratic primary; Pennsylvania is next
- Oil prices fall back from overnight record near US$110
- Iraqi government defends its expenditure policy, claims success in offering services
- EU calls on Italy to recover euro123 million from privatized banks
- EU Parliament wants international medical mission to treat Betancourt
- Irish airline Aer Lingus posts stronger-than-expected return to profit; shares rise
- Prosecutor asks for trial against Continental in 2000 Concorde crash
- Reinsurer Hannover Re says 4th-quarter profit rose as claims declined
- Zhang Yimou boils down 5,000 years into 50 minutes for Olympic opening ceremony
- Kashima Antlers humiliate Krung Thai Bank 9-1 in ACL opener
- Asian Champions League: Adelaide 2, Pohang 0
- Nicolas Cage impersonator fools Real Madrid and gets star treatment at match
- Hatton to defend IBO light-welterweight title against Lazcano
- South Africa beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in 2nd ODI
- Obama accuses Ferraro of 'slice and dice' politics
- New South Korean president to visit US for first talks with Bush
- Last-gasp Lucas snatches point for Gamba Osaka against Chonburi
- France, Sweden say Serbia should be granted EU candidate status
- Wall Street appears headed to mixed opening a day after global rally on Fed credit plan
- Obama accuses Ferraro of 'slice and dice' politics
- French judicial officials say new Societe Generale trader in custody in trading probe
- UK Treasury Chief lowers economic growth forecasts as he delivers annual budget
- Robert Redford narrates new IMAX film `Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk 3D'
- London's FTSE-100 index up 87.1 points at 5777.5
- British government postpones introduction of fuel duty amid soaring oil prices
- Conservatives: Statistics show more UK families in extreme poverty under Labour government
- Indian shares end flat; pharmaceutical gains offset by Tata Steel losses
- Bulgaria's inflation 13.2 percent on year in February
- Lufthansa projects improved outlook for 2008 despite rising fuel costs
- Tiny Iowa town offers $5 bounty on stray cats; those not claimed will face euthanasia
- Tiny Iowa town offers $5 bounty on stray cats; those not claimed will face euthanasia
- Cuche calls downhill cancellation correct choice
- Darling cuts growth tasks, delays introduction of fuel duty in annual budget
- Serbian soccer federation chief resigns after police issue arrest warrant
- Women's final downhill of the season canceled
- French judicial officials say new Societe Generale trader in custody in trading probe
- Thousands mark 5th anniversary of reformist PM's slaying, pledge to carry out his vision
- Brazil's booming economy grows 5.4 percent in 2007, higher than expected
- Dutch interior affairs minister says widely used security pass can be hacked
- Police probe Lahore blasts for possible al-Qaida link as death toll rises to 27
- United Parcel Service sees more opportunities overseas amid uncertain US economy
- Finance Minister: Poland may link to euro next year, adopt the currency in 2012
- CSKA Moscow signs former Czech U20 midfielder Lubos Kalouda from Brno
- CSKA Moscow signs former Czech U20 midfielder Lubos Kalouda from Brno
- Brazil's booming economy grows 5.4 percent in 2007, higher than expected
- Russian court rules to extradite Israeli wanted in Colombia for training death squads
- Tibetan exiles defy Indian police ban, continue protest against Beijing
- EU clears Sarkozy's risk capital tax breaks that aim to boost new business
- Obama wins five more delegates than Clinton in Mississippi primary
- UEFA to conduct 300 doping tests at Euro 2008
- Sri Lanka axes icons Jayasuriya, Muralitharan for limited-overs series against West Indies
- Wall Street opens higher a day after big rally; investors look for catalyst to continue climb
- Foreign investments grew up steeply in 2007 in Chile
- Obama beats Clinton in racially polarized Mississippi Democratic primary; Pennsylvania is next
- Iraqi group appeals to UN to put their nation under its supervision
- Oil prices fall back from overnight record near US$110
- Barcelona's Toure opts out of back surgery to first finish out season
- Wall Street extends gains after big rally; investors appear cheered by central banks' efforts
- Kashima, Melbourne, Adelaide win; Gamba snatches point in Asian Champions League
- NY Gov. Spitzer to resign next week over prostitution investigation
- Lithuania's consumer price index hits 11-year high of 11 percent
- In Belgium, refusing polio vaccine can mean a spell in prison
- Blackstone co-founder makes $4.78 billion in 2007 compensation
- JCDecaux says it expects sales growth to slow
- Darling cuts growth tasks, delays introduction of fuel duty in annual budget
- Stocks edge lower after huge rally; investors still appear cheered by central banks' efforts
- U.K. sentiment on housing market continues to fall
- Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian plans to run for Congress in Michigan
- Britain names team to defend 7 golds at track cycling championships
- Stocks pause following huge rally; investors still appear cheered by central banks' efforts
- Navy Adm. Fallon, commander of US Middle East forces, resigns over perceived Iran disagreement
- England's top 4 out to make up for lack of Champions League titles
- Oil prices fall after the government reports inventories rose sharply last week
- UPS may miss 1Q earnings forecast, sees more opportunities overseas amid uncertain US economy
- Vimpelcom reports 86-percent profit rise in 2007 4Q
- Wyeth withdraws request for EU medicines agency to approve menopause drug
- UEFA president calls for respect at this year's European Championship
- FIFA increases prize money, adds extra match to Club World Cup
- Mackey wins second straight Iditarod, completes 1,770 kilometers in 9 1/2 days
- US Treasury imposes financial sanction on Bahrain bank for alleged link to Iranian banks
- From April to June contests, Democrats do the math in planning strategy
- Booming Brazil economy grows 5.4 percent in 2007, higher than expected
- Iraqi group appeals to UN to put their nation under its supervision
- Woman stopped at German airport trying to transport brother's skeleton on plane
- Reinsurer Hannover Re says 4th-quarter profit rose as claims declined
- Paris Hilton and Benji Madden root for sister Nicky at LA Fashion Week
- Stocks rise in seesaw trading after huge rally; investors appear cheered by Fed's efforts
- 2 US senators join forces to seek answers from 'prosperity' preachers
- First cracks appear in Malaysian opposition alliance that made massive electoral gains
- Australian author Sonya Hartnett wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
- US slaughterhouse president says ill cows in video not headed to slaughter for food supply
- Asian Champions League: Syria's Ittihad upsets 10-man Sepahan of Iran 2-0
- Euro tops US$1.55 for the first time
- Tiny Iowa town offers $5 bounty on stray cats; those not claimed will face euthanasia
- Vonn awarded downhill trophy; U.S. team helps its breakaway star Miller
- US ambassador to Belarus leaves for Washington amid diplomatic tension
- US Treasury imposes financial sanction on Bahrain bank for alleged link to Iranian banks
- As strikes disrupt flights, Greek protesters pelt police with garbage
- Supreme leader rejects criticism of Iran vote, says lawmakers opposed to US should be elected
- Robert Redford narrates new IMAX film `Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk 3D'
- Oil prices fall after the government reports inventories rose sharply last week
- Famed East German actor, jailed by Nazis for communist sympathies, dies at 101
- US Treasury imposes financial sanction on Bahrain bank for alleged link to Iranian banks
- Democrats, Republicans seek political points as lawmakers' US budget debate begins
- Assisted suicide advocate Kevorkian plans to run for Congress in Michigan
- Prosecutor asks for trial against Continental in 2000 Concorde crash
- United States beats Denmark 2-1 to win Algarve Cup for record sixth time
- Hatton to defend IBO light-welterweight title against Lazcano
- Oil prices fall after the government reports inventories rose sharply last week
- First cracks appear in Malaysian opposition alliance that made massive electoral gains
- Report: Dubai plans to build museum documenting Prophet Muhammad's life
- Gretna goes into administration and threatened with closure
- Teams moving from Champ Car to IRL facing obstacles while adjusting
- Imperial presents Taipei tour package
- Royal Chihpen offers Mexican food
- Howard honors merit students
- Spring Sweets at Hyatt Taipei's Cha Lounge
- World famous golf attire brand 'Jack Nicklaus' lands in Taiwan
- Shihmen Wedding Plaza to become scenic attraction in northern coast
- Sidelines
- England drops flyhalf from Six Nations
- Liverpool sends ill-disciplined Inter crashing
- Ichiro is off to 0-for-21 start in spring training
- Detroit solid in win over Chicago
- Colombia to crackdown on soccer violence
- Bulls beat Jazz to stay in hunt for the playoffs
- Man, nature observe 100 years of Muir Woods
- Taiex closes slightly higher
- Google takes over DoubleClick
- OPEC basket for crude oil hits US$100 for first time
- Greenback firmer against euro; investors monitor political row in Japan
- Fed's latest move to ease credit crisis sends Dow up
- SMS loans in Sweden send young shoppers spiralling into debt
- In Brief
- Massive strike threatens to paralyze India airports
- PRC-made food falls out of favor in Japan
- Possible defect in battery reported in Apple's iPod
- Migrant laborers in PRC said to face routine exploitation
- Stronger roofs on SUVs can save lives, group says
- Japan opposition vetoes Muto's nomination as governor of BOJ
- Boeing makes formal protest over contract awarded to rival
- In Brief
- Cockroach inspires ideas for robot design
- Kangaroo cull in Australia prompts international protest
- Study says blood test can detect depression
- U.S. teen honored for scientific research
- In Brief
- Kid Rock signs autographs to raise fund for homeless shelter
- Cho prepares for fan frenzy as Sulu in Abrams' 'Star Trek'
- Hollywood thrives as recession worry shadows Americans
- Asia nations show way to fight dengue as global spread looms
- South Africa mulls how to control the value of the Mandela legend
- In Brief
- Lee calls for bolstering military to deter North Korea aggression
- U.S. House approves a proposal to set up independent ethics office
- Palestinian rocket attack threatens lull in violence
- PRC calls criticism of nation's emission levels unscientific
- Spitzer's fall is more than a private matter
- Don't muzzle Olympic athletes
- KMT dominance, dictatorship
- Tanker leaks oil into the waters off South Korea after collision
- PRC police reportedly fire tear gas at Tibetan Buddhist monk protesters
- Thaksin pleads not guilty to graft charges
- U.S. lists rights abuses in China in annual report
- NPM mulls production of animated commercial
- Software company vows to take more social responsibility
- Taiwan enacts guidelines on sci-tech development
- Taiwanese airlines to add cross-strait flights during polls
- Oyster ambassador Marinelli enticing diners to slurp over gourmet bivalves
- New business hotel in Taipei opens as art showcase
- French cartoonist Golo charms Taipei's young Francophones
- London Philharmonic Orchestra coming
- Report says graft problem tainted Taiwan 2007 human rights record
- U.S.-based doctor backs claim that Ma's wife had stolen newpapers
- KMT lawmakers cause chaos after storming Hsieh's office
- KMT opts to boycott referendum initiated by DPP on U.N. bid
- Belgium to offer millions in compensation for Holocaust survivors
- Top commander of U.S. forces in Mideast resigns
- Taiwan beats Australia 5-0; likely to head to Olympics
- Taiwanese banks to be allowed to invest in China
- Taiwan's finance minister resigns over melee a day earlier
- Ma's wife produces documents to refute theft charge
- Detroit solid in win over Chicago
- Ichiro is off to 0-for-21 start in spring training
- Colombia to crackdown on soccer violence
- Bulls beat Jazz to stay in hunt for the playoffs
- Sidelines
- England drops flyhalf from Six Nations
- Liverpool sendsill-disciplinedInter crashing
- Taiwan stock market sheds 224.31 points
- Splendid Taiwan Web TV
- KMT chair, lawmakers apologize for clashes over inspection
- Thaksin pleads innocent in court, will travel to England to cheer soccer team
- ConocoPhillips lowers long-term production guidance, reaffirms capital spending target
- United States beats Denmark 2-1 to win Algarve Cup for record sixth time
- US stocks rise on ongoing optimism about Fed efforts, slipping oil prices
- Hertha Berlin coach slapped with 1-game ban for berating referee
- Euro tops US$1.55 for the first time
- Sheriff: Kansas woman sat on boyfriend's toilet for 2 years; didn't want to leave bathroom
- Asian Champions League: Qatar's al-Gharafa earns 1-1 draw with Iraq's Arbil
- US slaughterhouse president acknowledges illegal slaughter of ill cows
- German environment minister defends solo Mallorca flight in government plane
- AFL-CIO calls McCain 'Bush 3,' targets his record on labor, economic issues
- Kate Christensen's 'The Great Man' wins PEN/Faulkner award
- Coach of Olympic champs Tarasova to enter figure skating hall of fame
- First cracks appear in Malaysian opposition alliance that made massive electoral gains
- EU leaders try to soothe worries over slowing economy
- Bush: US Congress should pass free trade pact with Colombia, then Panama and South Korea
- Crude futures jump on dollar; investors shrug off report of supply jump
- China restricts Mount Everest ascents as issues from Tibet to labor rights heat up
- Israel's Holocaust memorial honors actress Helena Bonham Carter's grandfather
- Darling cuts growth tasks, delays introduction of fuel duty in annual budget
- Two senators join forces to seek answers from 'prosperity' preachers
- Daly doesn't show up for pro-am round at Bay Hill
- Hong Kong closes all kindergartens, primary schools amid flu outbreak
- London's FTSE 100 index closes up 86 points at 5,776.4
- Finnish rider Kjell Carlstrom wins 3rd stage of Paris-Nice, Chavanel takes overall lead
- AFL-CIO union federation calls McCain 'Bush 3,' targets record on labor, economic issues
- US airline Southwest grounds 41 jets after admitting missing required inspections for cracks
- Vimpelcom reports 86-percent profit rise in 2007 4Q
- Precious metals advance after dollar falls to record-low against euro
- Airline group blasts British regulator's decision to allow airport charge hike
- Hudak, Riddle win in World Cup ski freestyle halfpipe event
- Dutch investment fund "GO Capital" blocks withdrawals
- Wrigley to make over stick gum packaging, flavor
- Wrigley to make over stick gum packaging, flavor
- Jennifer Hudak and Micheal Riddle win World Cup halfpipe events
- Asian Champions League: Qatar's Al Sadd beats Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli 2-1
- Militants reap recruits for escalating campaign of violence in Pakistan
- 2 New York residents indicted on money laundering charges
- US federal budget deficit swells on record spending
- European stocks up for second straight day on response to central banks' move
- Ethnic Albanian party threatens to quit coalition government over Albanian rights
- White House seeks to quash talk of a rift with departing US Mideast commander
- British athletes set to compete in Beijing without pollution masks
- Federal budget deficit swells in first 5 months of fiscal year as spending outpaces revenues
- 'Lorena Effect:' World's top women's golfer popularizes sport across Mexico, world
- Bush Administration tells Congress recognizing Kosovo was an exception.
- Mariah Carey replaces flu-ridden Janet Jackson on television's `Saturday Night Live'
- Trade magazine says US carbonated soft drink volume declines continue
- Georgian parliament approves new election law, opposition parties unsatisfied
- Investigators take another Societe Generale trader into custody in trading probe
- Council of Europe warns Dutch lawmaker against releasing anti-Quran film
- UK Treasury Chief cuts growth forecasts, increases borrowing in tough budget
- Juan Soler quits post as Valencia president, citing health reasons
- General Electric CEO Immelt sees revenue up at least 10 percent in '08
- Schindler's Jews to mark 65th anniversary of Krakow ghetto's liquidation
- Asian Champions League: Iraq's Al Quwa outlasts Emirates' Al Wasl 1-0
- US ambassador to Belarus leaves for Washington amid diplomatic tension
- Bush jokes about planning for daughter's wedding
- Musical celebrates search for US runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks
- Woods' playing schedule has a purpose
- Air Berlin shares fall 8 percent after reporting a 78-percent drop in annual profit
- Obama, Clinton supporter trade racially charged barbs a day after Obama wins Mississippi
- Barcelona striker Thierry Henry admits he's not the same player he was at Arsenal
- Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott suspended 3 games for hit on Colorado's Jordan Leopold
- Police arrest several war protesters in Senate gallery incident
- Freire wins 1st stage of Tirreno-Adriatico in sprint finish
- LA suit claims firms scalped Oscar tickets for up to $85,000 each
- Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott suspended 3 games, Buffalo Sabres' Andrew Peters for one
- Pittsburgh Penguins to play exhibition in Finland; open NHL season in Sweden
- Conquest Racing partners Forsythe Performance Research for technical help
- Obama accuses Ferraro of 'slice and dice' politics
- Inter president says Mancini to stay on as coach after end of season
- Kashima opens with 9-1 win; Syria's Ittihad upsets Sepahan 2-0 in Iran
- Judge fines Shell for accident at English petrochemicals plant
- Oil futures jump to $110 a barrel as the dollar falls to a new low
- Under pressure, US releases Great Lakes pollution report citing health problems
- Hong Kong closes all kindergartens, primary schools amid flu outbreak
- Obama says issues, not race, will decide presidential contest
- Inter president says Mancini to stay on as coach after end of season
- US slaughterhouse president acknowledges illegal slaughter of ill cows
- Asian Champions League: Al-Kuwait SC holds on for 1-1 draw with Saipa
- US stocks turn lower a day after Fed move to boost liquidity; oil prices hit new record
- Mexico to play friendlies in United States against China, Argentina, Peru
- Gates asks Congress to increase US visas for skilled workers
- Stocks turn lower a day after Fed move to boost liquidity; oil prices hit new record
- Precious metals advance after dollar falls to record-low against euro
- CEO says Disney won't bid for AOL; sees boost from Blu-ray high-def DVDs, other new tech
- Southwest Airlines grounds dozens of jets to examine structural soundness
- 'Girls Gone Wild' founder resolves Florida case, awaits tax trial
- Canadian judge says Afghan detainees not covered by Canada's bill of rights
- Euro tops $1.55 for the first time with broad skepticism about Fed plan to support markets
- US stocks turn lower a day after Fed's move to boost liquidity; oil prices hit new record
- Tony Stewart says its time Goodyear took driver feedback to heart
- Judge fines Shell for accident at English petrochemicals plant
- Media group Lagardere says 2007 net falls 44 percent, but operating profit rises
- Asian Champions League: Saudi's Al Ittihad scores late to beat Kuruvchi 1-0
- John Daly doesn't show up for pro-am round at Bay Hill; Imada, O'Hern also disqualified
- Kashima opens with 9-1 win; Syria's Ittihad upsets Sepahan 2-0 in Iran
- Obama, Clinton supporter trade barbs a day after Obama wins Mississippi
- Bush Administration tells Congress recognizing Kosovo was an exception.
- Latest Facebook application pays users 10 percent when friends buy on their recommendations
- Nissan North America makes senior management changes
- Stocks turn lower a day after Fed's move to boost liquidity; oil prices hit new record
- 2nd test: New Zealand wins toss, sends England in to bat
- Media group Lagardere says 2007 net falls 44 percent, but operating profit rises
- Stocks turn lower a day after Fed's move to boost liquidity; oil prices hit new record
- Florida Democrats to offer plan for vote-by-mail presidential primary
- 6 Nations: Italy unchanged with Masi fit, Scotland not underestimating the Azzurri
- Suit accuse Chiquita of role in U.S. deaths through FARC ties
- Ferraro leaves Clinton post after furor over Obama comments
- Tiger Woods tries to keep alive his winning streak at Arnie's place
- Canadian judge says Afghan detainees not covered by Canada's bill of rights
- Ferraro leaves Clinton post after furor over Obama comments
- Hong Kong closes all kindergartens, primary schools amid flu outbreak
- Ethnic Albanian party threatens to quit coalition government over Albanian rights
- US diplomat says US will continue raising human rights cases with Vietnam
- Bush jokes about planning for daughter's wedding
- German rivals Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen advance into UEFA Cup quarters
- Peter de Villiers wants final say on selection before agreeing to Springboks coach contract
- Chick Corea's Return to Forever jazz-rock fusion band returns for first tour in 25 years
- Agency reports syphilis cases up in US for 7th straight year
- Study: Brain monitors no better than old method for keeping surgical patients from waking
- Chelsea routs last-place Derby to move within three points of second-place Man United
- German rivals Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen advance into UEFA Cup quarters
- Haneke to direct Mozart's `Cosi fan tutte' at NY City Opera
- 2 US senators join forces to seek answers from 'prosperity' preachers
- More big-screen Potter fodder: `Deathly Hallows' book to be split into 2 movies
- German rivals Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen advance into UEFA Cup quarters
- Off-track maneuvering overshadows F1's season-opening Australian GP
- White House issues surveillance veto over state secrets, telecom immunity
- Under pressure, CDC releases Great Lakes pollution report citing health problems
- Venezuelan lawmakers prepare new tax on foreign oil companies
- At the age of 60, Saoul Mamby fights on because that is what he does
- Bush administration tells Congress recognizing Kosovo was an exception
- 2nd test: England make strong start against New Zealand after being sent to bat
- China restricts Everest ascents as issues from Tibet to labor rights heat up before Olympics
- US senator threatens to block contract fraud loophole if Bush administration won't
- Suspensions increasingly unlikely for MLB players mentioned in Mitchell Report
- Five Cuban soccer players leave under-23team in Tampa
- Episcopal leaders oust breakaway, conservative Fresno bishop in fight over diocese
- EU leaders try to soothe worries over slowing economy
- Copa Libertadores: Ecuadorean club Liga de Quito beats Argentine host Arsenal 1-0
- Harkleroad advanced to 2nd round in Pacific Life Open
- Southwest Airlines grounds dozens of jets to examine structural soundness
- French judicial officials say new Societe Generale trader in custody in trading probe
- Lance Mackey wins second straight Iditarod title
- Apple hit with patent-infringement lawsuit over iTunes and iPods
- Hong Kong closes all kindergartens, primary schools amid flu outbreak
- Museum-quality art and natural history shows amid the flowers at botanical gardens
- Arctic adventure on Norwegian archipelago
- Events mark 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King assassination in Memphis, Atlanta
- US to release redesigned $5 bill
- Mexican students feared dead in rebel camp were inspired by Chavez, Morales
- Ferraro leaves Clinton post after furor over Obama comments
- Bush warns collapse of trade deal with Colombia could cripple US influence in South America
- Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigns in disgrace over sex scandal; he could face federal charges
- Delta, Northwest pilot leaders recess meetings, but still talking
- Owner of slaughterhouse accused of abusing cattle, using sick animals backs off claims
- First cracks appear in Malaysian opposition alliance that made massive electoral gains
- Bush says he will keep 'head held high,' predicts McCain will win the White House
- Five Cuban soccer players leave under-23 national team in Tampa
- Venezuela says US congressional bid to link Chavez with terrorism will fail
- 'Guitar Hero' maker Activision says guitar maker Gibson claims patent violation
- Apple hit with patent-infringement lawsuit over iTunes and iPods
- Liverpool co-owner George Gillett says, `Choose your partners wisely'
- Round 5: Flagging Blues to feel the Force
- Copa Libertadores: River Plate beats Catolica 2-1
- Indian police detain Tibetan exiles marching in protest
- Wild-card Angela Haynes advances to 2nd round in Pacific Life Open
- Oil prices remain above US$109 a barrel, near overnight record on weak dollar
- Pavel Kubina's third-period goal lifts Maple Leafs past Flyers 3-2
- 2nd test: England falters after lunch, 156-5 at tea
- `American Idol' axes first finalist, leaving 11 finalists to vie for the title
- Champions Cup: Harbour View, DC United draw 1-1 in quarterfinals
- Avila scores to give Guatemala 1-0 victory over Haiti
- Liverpool co-owner George Gillett says, `Choose your partners wisely'
- Bangkok governor steps aside from job in face of corruption probe
- McGrady, Rockets beat Hawks 83-75 for 20th straight win
- Former Ohio Sen. Howard Metzenbaum dies at age 90
- Karlis Skrastins' 3rd period goal lifts streaking Panthers to fifth straight win
- Pavel Kubina's third-period goal lifts Maple Leafs past Flyers 3-2
- McGrady, Rockets beat Hawks 83-75 for 20th straight win
- Oil prices above US$109 a barrel; near overnight record on weak dollar
- Sao Paulo beats Barueri 2-1 to advance in Brazil
- Study: Brain monitors no better than old method for keeping surgical patients from waking
- Ovechkin scores 2 goals, including winner; Kolzig posts 300th NHL win for Caps
- Japan's lower house of parliament approves government nomination for BOJ chief
- Carlyle Capital expects banks to seize assets after no agreement to stabilize financing
- Mystery shrouds California discovery of woman's ice-packed body; New Zealander in jail
- Reports: Special prosecutors clear son of Samsung chairman over loss allegations
- China restricts Everest ascents as issues from Tibet to labor rights heat up before Olympics
- Malaysian opposition split averted as Chinese party backs down in dispute with Islamists
- Statehood opponents: Hawaii-born Obama ineligible for presidency
- Pavel Kubina's third-period goal lifts Maple Leafs past Flyers 3-2
- CONCACAF Champions Cup Glance
- Municipal and Dynamo draw 0-0 in first leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals
- Singapore dollar hits record high against US dollar
- McGrady, Rockets beat Hawks 83-75 for 20th straight win
- Clinton apologizes to black voters, for Ferraro and for US response to Hurricane Katrina
- Japan's Shinsei Bank raises profit outlook on sale of headquarters to Morgan Stanley
- Reports: China's Ping An Insurance mulls bigger stake in Belgian financial group Fortis
- 2nd test: Ambrose, Collingwood steady England after collapse against New Zealand
- Japan's lower house of parliament approves government nomination for BOJ chief
- Mexico draws 1-1 with Canada in Olympic qualifying
- Toshiba still assessing earnings impact of HD DVD pullout
- Australian woman kills husband in fight over Bruce Springsteen
- Carlyle Capital expects banks to seize some $16M in assets after no agreement on refinancing
- Atlas beats Maracaibo 3-0 to go top of Group 3 in Copa Libertadores
- Bush searches for new wartime commander after admiral suddenly resigns
- Indian police arrest Tibetan exiles marching in protest
- China Railway Construction sees shares rise 16 pct in lackluster Hong Kong IPO debut
- Australian test players expected to be available for the start of the IPL tournament
- Rule change could prevent export of Chinese table tennis talent
- Toyota president says rapid global growth one reason behind quality problems
- Delta to begin Atlanta-Shanghai flights beginning March 30
- Japan's Nikkei plunges 3.3 percent as dollar falls to 12-year low against the yen
- South Korean shares fall 2.6 percent after Wall Street decline
- Survey: 30 percent of athletes believe they could avoid doping detection
- Ousted Philippine president says legal study he sought shows he can run again
- Ousted Philippine president says legal study he sought shows he can run again
- Ruling party dissenters campaign for Malaysian prime minister's resignation
- Hong Kong closes all kindergartens, primary schools amid flu outbreak
- Euro pushes on up against dollar, moves close to US$1.56
- Spacecraft sending back data on Saturn moon's geysers
- Spacecraft sending back data on Saturn moon's geysers
- Woman climbs to top of singing contest, irking some conservatives in Afghanistan
- Woman climbs to top of singing contest, irking some conservatives in Afghanistan
- Asian markets plunge after Wall Street pullback and as dollar falls to 12-year low vs yen
- Hong Kong stock index plunges 4.8 percent on credit worries, sinking US dollar
- Song list mix up leaves Harry Connick Jr.'s China concert flat
- Ukraine, Gazprom reach agreement on 2008 gas deliveries
- Dollar sinks to 12-year low against yen on US economic woes
- US dollar falls below 100 yen, 1st time since November 1995
- Strong opposition may boost Malaysia's competitiveness, say ethnic Chinese businesses
- Ericsson applies for delisting of shares from the London Stock Exchange
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets profit more than doubles in 2007
- Unhappy teammates become respectful rivals _ for now
- Oil prices near US$110 a barrel; holds close to overnight record on weak dollar
- Unicredit earnings rise 38 percent on acquistion of Rome-based Capitalia
- F1 drivers coming to grips with no traction control
- Serbia's president dissolves parliament, sets early elections for May 11
- Asashoryu stays equal top at Spring sumo; Hakuho wins
- Taiwan stock index falls 2.7 percent on political uncertainties ahead of elections
- Nestle raises full-year outlook, says first-quarter growth strong
- Official report: majority of Iranians will vote in Friday parliamentary elections
- Enel net income rises 31 percent on international operations
- Euro pushes on up against dollar, crosses US$1.56
- Rosales scores late winner as River Plate downs Universidad Catolica 2-1 in Libertadores
- Reichelt wins Super-G, Miller all but overall champion
- US dollar falls below 100 yen for 1st time in 12 years on US economic woes
- Swearing in of Perak chief minister postponed amid differences in opposition alliance
- Novelist Terry Pratchett donates US$1 million to Alzheimer's research
- Study: Dementia diagnosis doesn't result in more anxiety, depression; may relieve patients
- India's benchmark stock index falls nearly 5 percent in midday trading
- US dollar falls below 100 yen for 1st time in 12 years on US economic woes
- China report attacks U.S. human rights record as "tattered and shocking"
- US presidential candidates return for budget votes that offer preview of fall campaign
- China shares end at nearly 8 month low on monetary tightening fears
- Asian, European markets sink on worries about US economy; dollar falls to 12-year low vs yen
- Lithuania's consumer price index hits 11-year high of 10.8 percent
- Spanish inflation rises to 4.4 percent annual rate _ highest since 1995
- Hong Kong stock index plunges 4.8 percent on credit worries, sinking US dollar
- A play-nice ethic intrudes on the roughest game of all: politics
- Reports: China's Ping An Insurance mulls bigger stake in Belgian financial group Fortis
- Scientist: Virus in Hong Kong flu outbreak not more deadly than past viruses
- Philippine Airlines to fly to 2 more Chinese cities
- China Railway Construction shares rise 12 percent in lackluster Hong Kong debut
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets profit more than doubles in 2007
- Mikko Ilonen and Tony Carolan take Ballentine's lead; Choi, Harrington four strokes back
- Volkswagen scouting locations for possible U.S. auto plant
- Canadian pension bid for stake in New Zealand airport accepted
- Malaysian bourse says foreign interest returning despite election jitters
- Campaign sticks and stones
- Adriaanse to replace Trapattoni as Salzburg coach next season
- The US criticizes Egypt for pre-election arrests
- Electronic Arts takes its unsolicited $2B bid for Take-Two to its rival's shareholders
- European, Asian markets sink on worries about US economy
- Austrian Airlines to offer service to Saudi cities of Jeddah and Riyadh
- India's benchmark stock index falls nearly 5 percent
- Bode Miller wins overall World Cup title after Cuche bows out of final race
- Obama says issues, not race, will decide presidential contest in US
- International Criminal Court to try Congolese warlord in June on child soldier charges
- DNA study suggests most Native Americans can trace ancestry back 20,000 years to just 6 women
- DNA study suggests most Native Americans can trace ancestry back 20,000 years to just 6 women
- France standing between Gatland's Wales team and a 2nd Grand Slam in 30 years
- Ericsson in 3-year deal with Saudi Arabian mobile operator Mobily
- Wall Street heads for sharply lower opening on global worries about health of US economy
- Oil prices set new highs above US$110 as dollar weakens against euro, yen
- Chelsea overcomes upset cup loss to get back into title race
- Number of US homes facing foreclosure jumps nearly 60 percent in February
- Serbia's president dissolves parliament, sets early election for May 11
- Inflation in Ireland jumps to 4.8 percent
- Volkswagen aims to sell 8 million cars annually by 2011, mulls US plant
- U.S. open to 'additional steps' to boost economy, a top Treasury official says in Paris
- India's benchmark stock index falls nearly 5 percent
- Time Warner's AOL to buy global social media network Bebo for $850 million in cash
- Real Madrid looks to end slump at Deportivo La Coruna in Spanish league
- Automaker BMW's 2007 profit up 9 percent
- Military, police deployed at Tibetan Buddhist monasteries where monks launched protests
- Carlyle Capital expects banks to seize some $16B in assets after no agreement on refinancing
- US retail sales post worse-than-expected showing in February raising more recession worries
- StatoilHydro faces sharp criticism in government investigation of offshore oil spill
- US retail sales post worse-than-expected showing in February raising more recession worries
- London's FTSE-100 index down 112.4 points at 5664.0
- US dollar falls below 100 yen for 1st time in 12 years on US economic woes
- Oil prices set new highs above US$110 as dollar weakens against euro, yen
- Deutsche Bank appoints former BMW executive Krause CFO
- Inter seeks Serie A victory over Palermo after turbulent week; Roma plays Milan
- FIFA approves schedule, prize money for 2009 Confederations Cup
- EU Parliament backs plan to raise diesel fuel tax
- ArcelorMittal takes legal action to push buyout of Canada's Wabush Mines
- Retail sales post worse-than-expected showing in February, raising more recession worries
- Wall Street heads for sharply lower opening on global worries about health of US economy
- Myanmar tightens security on sensitive anniversary of protester's death
- Gold futures hit $1,000 benchmark on declining dollar, crude oil prices
- Time Warner's AOL to buy global social media network Bebo for $850 million in cash
- Czech carmaker Skoda reports record net profit in 2007
- Premier League clubs hope to avoid each other in Champions League draw
- Swiss National Bank keeps interest rates unchanged
- Paulson says president's working group calls for stronger oversight of US mortgage lenders
- Bush issues fresh veto threat against terrorist surveillance legislation from Democrats
- Bush issues fresh veto threat against US terrorist surveillance legislation from Democrats
- Serbia's president dissolves parliament, sets early election for May 11
- Taiwan's finance minister resigns over election melee
- Judge tells US customs officials that denying medical treatment to detainee was 'beyond cruel'
- Stocks fall following spike in gold prices, weakness in dollar; Carlyle Capital stirs concners
- Euro, yen soar as dollar is pounded; gold tops US$1,000 per ounce
- Paulson says US blueprint calls for stronger oversight of mortgage lenders
- US inventories rise in January by largest amount in nearly 2 years
- Gold futures hit $1,000 benchmark on declining dollar, crude oil prices
- Retail sales post worse-than-expected showing in February, raising more recession worries
- Sourav hopes Twenty20 will help his return to India one-day team
- Carlyle Capital expects banks to seize some $16B in assets after no agreement on refinancing
- Porsche chairman candidate for VW's supervisory board
- Bear Stearns leads US investment banks lower as Lehman analyst adjusts earnings estimates
- Indian police open fire to quell mob, killing 4 in restive northeast
- Princess Diana planned Bond set visit on day after she died
- Bush issues fresh veto threat against US terroist surveillance legislation from Democrats
- EU leaders to tackle economic slowdown, plans to cut pollution at summit
- Aeroports de Paris reports doubled net profit in 2007
- Study suggests most Native Americans can trace some DNA back 20,000 years to just 6 women
- General Electric unit in joint venture to make water purification products in India
- CSC won't renew sponsorship of Danish cycling team when it expires in December
- Kyocera to begin manufacturing Akeena Solar's Andalay solar panels this year
- Djokovic, Nadal and Murray to play at Artois Championships
- 5 years on, Schroeder's attempt to push through reform divides Germany
- Stocks tumble as dollar slides, gold jumps; retail sales decline rather than rise as expected
- Oil prices set new highs above US$110 as dollar weakens against euro, yen
- Gold futures hit $1,000 per ounce benchmark on falling dollar, rising oil prices
- Venezuela says US congressional bid to link Chavez with terrorism will fail
- Greece promises 'immaculate' flame-lighting ceremony for Beijing Olympics
- Time Warner's AOL buying global social media network Bebo for $850M in cash
- Bush administration toughens anti-Chavez talk as Rice visits Brazil, Chile
- Grandson of Italy's last king tops list of unorthodox candidates at April election
- Magdalena Neuner clinches women's biathlon sprint World Cup
- Malaysia opposition gets bogged down in squabbles days after spectacular victory
- Paulson says US blueprint calls for stronger oversight of mortgage lenders
- Societe Generale trader questioned alongside bosses in trading probe
- Canadian Parliament to vote to extend Afghan mission provided NATO sends more troops
- English Football Association could let Cardiff play in European competition if it wins FA Cup
- Presidential candidates return for budget votes that offer preview of campaign
- Retail sales post worse-than-expected showing in February, raising more recession worries
- US Senate endorses middle-class tax relief, embraces some increases
- Gretna struggling to field team and stay afloat in Scottish Premier League
- Tibetan exiles arrested for protest march begin hunger strike
- Time Warner's AOL buying global social media network Bebo for $850M in cash
- US Senate rejects tax cuts for middle and higher income groups
- Laval
- Taipei Fine Arts Museum
- Plan B
- The National Concert Hall
- What's On
- Now Showing
- Modern-day fairy tale stresses importance of inner beauty
- Lane's FBI agent tries to outwit an Internet killer
- A daunting Day-Lewis pumps oil and blood
- GOP is down with that video thing, too
- Woody Allen crafts old-fashioned essay on crime, guilt
- Final 'Potter' to be split into 2 films
- Unknown actors cast in prehistoric epic
- For the Record
- Matchbox Twenty's back and is OK with being 'Exiled on Mainstream'
- In new video, Spears is animated superhero
- A steaming bowl of comfort
- Extolling the virtues of a versatile grape
- British judge expected to rule in bitter McCartney-Mills divorce case next week
- Exhibition shows European influences in Arab arts
- Sidelines
- Hamilton, Alonso play down rivalry ahead of opening race
- Rockets beat Hawks
- English clubs defeated in UEFA Cup
- Climate refugees trapped in political pass-the-parcel
- Technology makes cremation more environmentally friendly
- In Brief
- New York Governor resigns
- Police in India arrest 100 Tibetan marchers
- Attack kills 6 civilians in Afghanistan
- China report hits back at U.S. over human rights criticism
- Lull in Gaza violence ends as Israeli warplanes attack
- 'Common market' and security
- Taiwan shares close down 2.66%
- Samsung chairman's son cleared of charges Reports: Special prosecutors clear son of Samsung chairman over loss allegations
- In Brief
- U.S. dollar hits 12-year low against yen; euro sets new record
- U.S. shares fall over 46 points after Tuesday's huge increase
- Toshiba assessing losses after ending HD DVD business
- Ping An considers bigger stake in Belgian financial group Fortis
- Officials question another Societe Generale trader
- China's industrial output slows in 2008
- Powerchip boss questioned over insider trading
- High court nullifies licensing decision
- Yahoo Taiwan pledges to continue service
- 'One town' store to open in Taipei
- Taiwan baseball team secures Olympic berth
- China policy seen as key for both candidates
- U.S. education fair to be held in Taipei later this month
- Taiwan medical team completes 3-week mission in northeast India
- NPA to mobilize 62,000 policemen on day of election
- In Brief
- Taiwan's exhibition hall opens to mixed reviews
- In citizenship row, CEC threatens to revoke former legislators' status
- Wu apologizes to DPP for intrusion
- Hong Kong closes schools amid flu outbreak
- Airlines plan to reduce weight limit on luggage
- Ho quits over conflict at Hsieh's campaign office
- Splendid Taiwan Web TV
- DPP candidate slams KMT `one party bullying`
- KMT suspends lawmakers for intrusion into Hsieh's office
- Graduation party
- Survey finds some Taiwanese addicted to 'bubble tea'
- British trade official disappointed at nationality row by presidential rivals
- Hsieh, Ma spar over economic measures in final forum
- Electronic Arts takes its unsolicited $2B bid for Take-Two to its rival's shareholders
- Bundesliga optimistic about future after record financial year
- The Red Cross says it is being given access to prisoners in Uzbekistan
- Master Minded wins Queen Mother Champion Chase as Cheltenham resumes
- Australian rider Cadel Evans wins fourth stage of Paris-Nice race
- Euro, yen soar as dollar is pounded; gold tops US$1,000 per ounce
- Michael Jackson lawyer says deal is struck to save Neverland Ranch from auction
- Emerging market steel producers dominate Brazil steel conference
- Obama says McCain switched tax views to win Republican votes
- Europe calls China to explain on possible freedom of speech restrictions at Games
- Bank seizures of Carlyle Capital assets sends shares plunging; new terms could not be reached
- Officials: Netherlands to get backing from EU counterparts over anti-Quran film
- Tribute to short stories will feature Harry Potter reader Jim Dale
- Brewer Molson Coors plans to cut up to 390 jobs, outsource duties to HP
- AC Milan striker Ronaldo will attempt a comeback once his knee heals
- US audit finds more FBI privacy abuses in US in 2006
- Stocks fall as dollar slides, gold jumps; S&P estimate of asset write-downs lends some support
- Judge jails soccer fans who rampaged on train
- Bill Gates: Expect even more tech advancements in the next decade
- Britons hit by "sin taxes" on smoking, drinking and gas-guzzling cars
- US presidential candidates return for budget votes that offer preview of campaign
- Gas, oil prices advance to record highs as the dollar weakens, attracting new investment
- Campaigning ends in Iran's parliamentary elections as hard-liners optimistic
- Rice toughens anti-Chavez talk, urges nations to keep terrorists out
- Riesch wins super-G title, Vonn nearly clinches overall crown
- Britney Spears says she's `having a blast' on the set of TV sitcom `How I Met Your Mother'
- London's FTSE 100 index down 84 points at 5,692.40
- Auctioneer: Colorado man has Bonds' 762nd; it could sell for $1 million
- Marie Antoinette exhibit traces the tastes and tragedy of a misunderstood queen
- Lysacek withdraws from world championships after fall in practice injures arm, elbow and shoulder
- Bayern Munich's spirits high as Bundesliga rivals face problems
- EU leaders tackle economic slowdown, plans to cut pollution at summit
- Largest Lutheran group affirms traditional marriage in draft statement on sexuality
- Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood in hiding to escape arrests, win few seats in April local elections
- Swiss gruyere wins championship in world cheese contest in US, Italian gorgonzola is runner up
- Soccer match suspended in Brazil after lightning strikes player
- Miller clinches overall title and Vonn closes in for first U.S. sweep in 25 years
- International Securities Exchange vice chairman, 2 others charged with insider trading
- K+S says fourth-quarter net profit fell 34 percent
- Illiano wins second stage of Tirreno-Adriatico; Gasparotto takes overall lead
- First lady Laura Bush arrives in Haiti for one-day visit
- Gold futures surpass $1,000 amid tumbling dollar, record-high crude prices
- Qatar will open first Catholic church, ending some 50 years of clandestine worship
- Bush issues fresh veto threat against US terrorist surveillance bill House voting on Thursday
- Klinsmann names Nerlinger as latest to his Bayern Munich team
- Independent groups report election law breaches in Zimbabwe campaigning
- Byrd defies rumors, returns from injury for marathon Senate votes on taxes, budget
- Greek FM: new round of talks to resolve Macedonia name dispute to be held next week
- Fire from US-led forces in Afghanistan kills 4 civilians in Pakistan, army says
- Eagle Mobile becomes 3rd cell phone operator in Albania
- Ligocki, Frei win snowboard World Cup event
- Emerging market steel producers dominate Brazil steel conference
- A winking version of `Rapunzel' with a lot of 'va va voom' opens at the New Victory Theater
- From the Bowery to the Taj Mahal, falling greenback loses clout as king of currencies
- Largest Lutheran group affirms traditional marriage in draft statement on sexuality
- Stocks rebound from steep drop as S&P forecasts end is near for asset write-downs
- Strike continues at Billiton nickel mine in Colombia
- Gold hits $1,000 an ounce for first time, shoppers likely to see higher jewelry prices
- Morales names new head of struggling Bolivian state energy company
- Russian President-elect Medvedev moves to Kremlin office weeks before inauguration
- Banned Unibet cycling team returns to race under new name
- Yahoo to move European headquarters to Switzerland
- US liberal group MoveOn enlists film, music stars to judge Obama ad contest
- Brewer Molson Coors plans to cut up to 390 jobs, outsource duties to HP
- California median home prices, sales plunge in February
- Russian biathlete Moiseeva tests positive for banned substance, denies doping
- Crude futures settle at record $110.33 a barrel on weak dollar
- EU Parliament president dodges calls for release of controversial audit
- Cuban soccer officials stunned by desertions of up to 7 players from under-23 team in Tampa
- Swiss gruyere wins championship in world cheese contest in Wisconsion
- UN Security Council demands that Rwandan rebels in eastern Congo lay down arms
- Computer programming pioneer Joseph Weizenbaum dies at 85
- Billy Crystal strikes out in brief career as New York Yankees leadoff man
- Lawsuits over keyboard press on against laptop group in Nigeria and US
- US agency panel favors Amgen, J&J anemia drugs for chemotherapy, but with restrictions
- Veterans, like R.E.M., use SXSW to re-establish themselves in spotlight
- Veterans, like R.E.M., use SXSW to re-establish themselves in spotlight
- Canucks' Mattias Ohlund to miss rest of regular season after surgery
- Ethnic Albanian party says it is quitting Macedonia's coalition government
- Gold futures surpass $1,000 amid tumbling dollar, record-high crude prices
- Paul Bettany is not worried about being the heavy in 'The Secret Life of Bees'
- Paul Bettany is not worried about being the heavy in 'The Secret Life of Bees'
- Bush urges Congress to finish US arm bill by April
- Democrats propose plan for new Florida primary, but doubt it will be approved
- US stocks rebound from steep drop as S&P forecasts end is near for asset write-downs
- US Senate committee approves $50 billion global AIDS bill
- Ireland pins hopes on Merkel to boost support for EU treaty
- Ethnic Albanian party says it is quitting Macedonia's coalition government
- House sets private session to debate US surveillance bill Bush threatens to veto
- Florida vote-by mail presidential primary re-do unlikely because of concerns
- Emerging market steel producers dominate Brazil steel conference
- Employee apparently siphoned large sums of money from US Republican campaign group
- `Mummy' star Fraser journeys to 3-D `Center of the Earth'
- Canadian prime minister files libel suit against opposition Liberals
- Heppner cancels next 3 'Tristan und Isolde' performances at NY's Met Opera
- Northrop Grumman CEO says overturning $35B Air Force award would jeopardize all procurements
- Euro, yen soar as dollar is pounded; gold tops $1,000 per ounce
- Tough day for the US economy: Retail sales and the dollar plunge while oil prices surge anew
- Ireland pins hopes on Merkel to boost support for EU treaty
- Chrysler to shut down global operations for 2 weeks in July, affecting 71,500 workers
- Former Pumas flanker Santiago Phelan named new Argentina coach
- Rangers advances to UEFA Cup quarterfinals despite 1-0 loss in Bremen
- Strike a pose: LeBron James to appear on Vogue's cover
- Obama says McCain switched tax views to win Republican votes
- Democrats propose plan for new Florida primary, but doubt it will be approved
- US State Department report says new forms of anti-Semitism are emerging around the world
- Canadian Parliament votes to extend Afghan mission provided NATO sends more troops
- House, Senate endorse budget plans that would allow tax increases, produce surpluses
- Rangers, Sporting Lisbon advance to UEFA Cup quarterfinals
- Canadian pension bid for stake in New Zealand airport accepted
- Britney Spears says she's `having a blast' on the set of sitcom `How I Met Your Mother'
- Boeing interested in selling military aircraft to Brazil
- Your next high-tech gadget may come bundled with an extra _ a virus
- Canadian Parliament votes to extend Afghan mission provided NATO sends more troops
- 12 Hours of Sebring qualifying abandoned because of an accident
- Obama, Clinton, McCain back together, in the Senate, for budget votes
- Snoop Dogg to perform on daytime soap opera `One Life to Live,' re-mix show's theme song
- Shania Twain opens hiker track on controversial New Zealand farm
- Judge in Oregon postpones detention hearing for Patel
- Couples turns back the clock to take the lead at Bay Hill
- Obama, Clinton to debate next month in Philadelphia ahead of Pennsylvania primary
- Penguins enforcer Georges Laraque suspended 3 games for elbowing Paetsch
- US Sens. Murkowski, Stevens wants new drilling reconsidered as oil prices soar
- Audit finds top FBI executives improperly justified privacy abuses in anti-terrorism work
- 2nd test: England dismissed for 342, New Zealand 11-2 at lunch
- House chairman subpoenas US agency for greenhouse gas waiver documents
- Michael Jackson lawyer says deal struck to stop Neverland auction
- Michael Jackson lawyer says deal struck to stop Neverland auction
- Liverpool co-owner Gillett blames weak dollars for stifling investment
- Miller does it his way, Vonn does it hers as U.S. skiers approach historic double
- Serbia's president dissolves parliament, sets early election for May 11
- Chicago Blackhawks RW Havlat has shoulder surgery, should be ready for training camp
- House sets private session to debate surveillance bill Bush threatens to veto
- Netherlands gets backing from EU counterparts over anti-Quran film
- Netherlands gets backing from EU counterparts over anti-Quran film
- Lawsuits over keyboard press on against laptop group in Nigeria and US
- Top MSN executive Joanne Bradford leaves Microsoft for Los Angeles ad startup
- Britons hit by 'sin taxes' on smoking, drinking and gas-guzzling cars
- Katrina victims complain that outside management company is getting rich on their misery
- Leading contenders at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships
- Marie Antoinette exhibit traces the tastes and tragedy of a misunderstood queen
- Tougher rules urged for mortgage lenders; effort not about `finding excuses and scapegoats'
- EU leaders say economic slowdown won't derail climate targets
- Scientist: Hong Kong flu virus not deadlier than past viruses
- Film review: `Horton Hears a Who' stretches, strains Seuss' tiny tale
- Australia's Anti-Doping Authority defends private health checks
- US Energy Department floats public-private plan for nuclear waste dump
- US immigration official leaving as agency wades through record citizenship applications
- Warner Bros. revives lucrative formula for 2-part 'Harry Potter'
- Canadian Parliament votes to extend Afghan mission provided NATO sends more troops
- Democrats propose plan for new Florida primary, but doubt it will be approved
- Among the Palestinian old guard, aging and sidelined, defiance mixes with regrets
- Unusually severe Sahara Desert wind shocks, chills West Africa
- Artist who uses clay to dye fabric makes Smithsonian's permanent collection
- Rembrandt self-portrait from Louvre highlights Cincinnati Art Museum exhibit
- Netherlands gets backing from EU counterparts over anti-Quran film
- On the set: Years in the works, `The Secret Life of Bees' is heading to the big screen
- From burgers to a bomb threat, Harold and Kumar return with `Guantanamo Bay'
- Q&A: Helen Hunt discusses directing her first film at Austin's South by Southwest festival
- Movie review: Hostage drama `Funny Games' revels in the same violence it seeks to condemn
- Ashton Shepherd goes from housewife and mother to budding country star in fast time
- Flogging Molly's punk rock, Celtic folk mix is anything but 'traditional'
- Diminutive singer Ramiele Malubay brings big voice to 'Idol'
- Des McAnuff to assume sole artistic leadership at Canada's Shakespeare Festival
- Jack Black's kung fu fighting with animated action comedy `Panda'
- Marlee Matlin and 11 other celebs prepare for new `Dancing With the Stars' season
- Australian PM's alcohol campaign raises questions about New York strip club scandal
- Australian PM's alcohol campaign raises questions about New York strip club scandal
- Review: `Patapon' leads a parade of compelling strategy games
- The top ten music in the United States
- Honduras beats desertion-depleted Cuban team 2-0 in Olympic qualifying
- Copa Libertadores: Lanus in scoreless draw against Deportivo Cuenca of Ecuador
- House doors closed for security sweep before private session to debate surveillance bill
- 6 Nations: Wales want the Grand Slam in title clash with France
- Reigning drivers champion Raikkonen quickest in season-opening practice session
- Australian PM's alcohol campaign raises questions about New York strip club scandal
- Campese, Mark Ella join Australia's 7s coaching staff
- Hard-liners predict sweep in Iranian parliamentary elections
- Publicist says Ed McMahon broke neck last year and is recovering
- Japan ministers promise watch on weak dollar amid concerns about damage to growth
- Hyundai Motor chairman re-elected to board of directors
- Malaysia opposition signs written undertaking to end squabbling over state leadership
- Heath Ledger's Joker makes dramatic entrance in `Dark Knight'
- Jackson still has Neverland but he and the magic are gone
- Cassini flies through geysers of Saturn's moon Enceladus
- Brazil's Embraer quarterly profit down, 2007 sales expand
- Vania King rallies to beat Kremer at Indian Wells
- Senate rejects McCain-backed plan to ban earmarks for one year
- 2nd test: Fleming, Taylor steady New Zealand after early loss
- Copa Libertadores: Lanus in scoreless draw against Deportivo Cuenca of Ecuador
- Pavel Datsyuk has 2 goals and assist in Red Wings' 5-3 win over Stars
- New York court denies woman share of multimillion-dollar Jell-O fortune
- Bangladesh wins toss, bats first in 3rd ODI agaianst SAfrica
- Sinosteel bids for Midwest in first Chinese hostile takeover bid in Australia
- Canadian Parliament votes to extend Afghan mission provided NATO sends more troops
- Former leader Mahathir's son revolts against PM Abdullah, calls for resignation
- Senate rejects 1-year moratorium home-state pet projects
- Australian PM's alcohol campaign raises questions about New York strip club scandal
- Rice toughens anti-Chavez talk, urges nations to keep terrorists out
- China reports 24.3 percent jump in factory, construction investment despite controls
- In Haiti, first lady Laura Bush promotes AIDS funding, education
- In Nepal, former rebel leader hits the campaign trail ahead of historic election
- Adu scores in Americans' 1-0 win over Panama in Olympic qualifying
- House goes behind closed doors to debate surveillance bill
- Sheryl Crow says she'll be joining Fleetwood Mac
- Copa Libertadores: America beats San Martin 3-1
- Conservatives optimistic as Iranians vote in parliament elections
- Steve-O charged with felony cocaine possession
- Steve-O charged with felony cocaine possession
- Birthday boy Butler returns to score 19 as Wizards beat Cavaliers 101-99; Will be UPDATED
- South Korea's LG Electronics says its expects display unit to make 1H profit
- Former leader Mahathir's son revolts against PM Abdullah, calls for resignation
- Malaysian opposition signs written undertaking to end squabbling over state leadership
- 2nd test: Ambrose, Anderson excel for England as NZ dismissed on day 2
- Thai PM makes one-day trip to neighboring Myanmar
- Pavel Datsyuk has 2 goals and assist in Red Wings' 5-3 win over Stars
- Butler returns from injury to help Wizards past Cavaliers
- Olympics and vice presidency move apparent Chinese successor closer to power
- Democrats propose plan for new Florida primary, but doubt it will be approved
- Atlante beats Saprissa 2-1 in first leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal
- Raikkonen's first session time the quickest on opening day
- Senate approves federal budget that would torpedo Bush tax cuts
- Escaped prisoner seizes New Zealand airport bus, passengers
- Taiwan opposition lawmaker threatens suicide if Ma loses presidential election
- Cuenca and Lanus stay top of Libertadores Group 2 after scoreless draw
- Dollar falls versus yen in Asia on pessimistic view of US economy and currency
- Sinosteel bids for Midwest in 1st Chinese hostile takeover bid in Australia
- Japan's Nikkei drops 1.5 percent as weak dollar prompts investors to sell exporters
- Euro continues relentless climb against dollar, reaches US$1.5651
- Malaysian ruling party members protest against government in opposition ruled state of Penang
- Japan leader to study ways to resolve legislative faceoff over central bank chief
- Albie Morkel claims 4 wickets as South Africa dismisses Bangladesh for 143
- Saudi Aramco unit to sell stake in Philippine oil refiner, retailer Petron
- Watchmaker Swatch posts 22 percent rise in full-year net profit
- Midfielder Inamoto named to Japan squad for Bahrain match
- Ferrari's Raikkonen the early favorite among drivers
- Ruling party members protest against government in opposition ruled state
- McLaren fires designer caught up in F1 spy scandal
- Grant leads Stormers over Waikato
- Russian steel producer Evraz announces purchase of IPSCO for US$2.3 billion
- Obama tries to smooth Jewish-black relations and quell incorrect stories about his faith
- Schild leads after first heat of women's final World Cup slalom
- Official: India's economic growth to slow to 8.7 percent this fiscal year
- Conservatives optimistic as Iranians vote in parliament elections
- Shares of Germany's TUI rise on report of possible split-up
- Asashoryu remains tied for lead at Spring sumo
- India's top court suspends arrest warrant against Richard Gere
- Thai PM visits Myanmar to firm up economic ties with junta
- Miller leads after first run of World Cup giant slalom, Raich ahead of Ligety
- Hong Kong stock index edges down 0.3 percent amid worries about China monetary policy
- Danish electronics maker Bang & Olufsen slashes full-year forecast because of poor sales
- Singapore's Temasek sells power plant to China Huaneng for US$3 billion
- Cricket: South Africa beats Bangladesh by in 3rd ODI; sweeps series
- Asian Tour rejects creation of rival tour
- FIVB seeks limit of two overseas players on court
- EU sports chiefs slams FIFA over foreign players plan; warms to UEFA approach
- Smith and Albie Morkel feature in South Africa's thumping win over Bangladesh in 3rd ODI
- China says no unusual flu pattern in southern province
- Democrats propose plan for new Florida primary, but doubt it will be approved
- EU leaders seek to limit economic impact of climate targets
- Super 14: Hurricanes pick up bonus point win over Brumbies
- Senior official named in corruption case misses FIFA executive meeting
- Bulgaria offers thermal power plant for sale
- Protesters press for resignation of Philippine president
- Malaysian opposition agrees to end squabbling over state leadership
- Most Asian markets extend declines on US economic worries, but India and Singapore rebound
- Manchester United gets chance to show strength of Premier League challenge at last-place Derby
- Euro area inflation hits new high of 3.3 percent in February
- Oil prices fall after surging to record US$111 a barrel in the previous session
- Watchmaker Swatch posts 22 percent rise in full-year net profit
- Graeme McDowell takes two shot lead from Edfors, Singh at Ballantine's Championship
- Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup overall title to complete U.S. sweep
- Champions League Draw
- Arsenal faces Liverpool in Champions League quarterfinals
- Tibetan exiles arrested for protest march begin 14-day detention
- Indian shares climb 2.6 percent, led by power companies
- Outgoing UN rights expert on Myanmar says government has OK'd visit
- US retirement home tries a second renovation to rid itself of swastika shape
- Collins Stewart raises full-year profit on Hawkpoint acquisition
- Shops torched, gunfire erupts in Tibetan capital as large-scale protests turn violent
- Malaysia PM faces new call to quit amid rare political turmoil
- 4,000 workers of Renault's Romanian carmaker Dacia organize warning strike over wages
- Stuttgart to revamp Daimler stadium for soccer and remove the athletics track
- Michigan Democrats close to reaching an agreement on delegate dispute, Florida less close
- Police: Man arrested after he tries to rob closed bank in Pennsylvania
- Kenyan president comes in for diplomatic criticism from AU
- FIFA keeps 16 teams for women's 2011 World Cup
- Court orders new hearing of lawsuit over former Daimler boss's resignation
- Wall Street poised for higher opening after tamer-than-expected consumer prices report
- Underperforming England team playing for its future against Ireland in Six Nations
- Lavish 'Lord of the Rings' stage musical to close in London in July
- Arsenal faces Liverpool in Champions League quarterfinals
- Activist US investor Warren Lichtenstein leaves board of South Korean tobacco company
- London's FTSE-100 index up 17.1 points at 5709.5
- Watchmaker Swatch posts 22 percent rise in full-year net profit, stock slips
- US consumers prices post best reading in 6 months as energy prices temporarily fall
- Macedonian PM to meet president, political leaders in effort to stave off government collapse
- Champions League Draw
- Champions League Draw
- Carlyle Capital Corp. shares rise on remarks from co-founder
- Professional soccer returns to Chechnya in latest sign of Kremlin restoration efforts
- UEFA Cup Draw List
- UEFA Cup Draw List
- JPMorgan Chase, with Federal Reserve Bank of NY, to provide funding to Bear Stearns
- Euro area inflation hits new high of 3.3 percent in February
- Political factions competing in Iran's parliamentary elections
- Leaders of Venezuela, Colombia agree to meet after diplomatic row
- Turnout appears low in much of Tehran in Iran's parliament vote
- EU leaders say their economy is strong and the euro is stable
- Norwegian government proposes law allowing same-sex marriages, adoptions
- Bayern Munich avoids Leverkusen in UEFA Cup but no chance of all-German final
- Bayern Munich avoids Leverkusen in UEFA Cup but no chance of all-German final
- Bayern Munich avoids Leverkusen in UEFA Cup but no chance of all-German final
- Bayern Munich avoids Leverkusen in UEFA Cup but no chance of all-German final
- Stephen Odell promoted to Ford of Europe COO
- EU leaders: economy can weather the storm ahead as euro, inflation surge
- Police say customer at NY doughnut shop didn't have pants on
- Police say customer at NY doughnut shop didn't have pants on
- Wall Street turns lower after plan to boost Bear Stearns liquidity worsens credit fears
- Wall Street turns lower after plan to boost Bear Stearns liquidity worsens credit fears
- Hong Kong says no new flu strain in recent outbreak
- Sweden plans to force Internet companies to release data on online pirates
- Michigan troops may get stogies that were seized in a traffic stop in Michigan
- Michigan troops may get stogies that were seized in a traffic stop in Michigan
- Taiwan's Hsieh challenges rival to show he has no U.S. permanent residence
- Ukraine continues push to get rid of remaining intermediary in gas trade with Russia
- German company says blood thinner contaminated by ingredients from China
- Euro reaches new all-time high against dollar, then retreats
- Air France to submit bid for Alitalia despite Italian political uncertainty
- JPMorgan Chase, with Federal Reserve Bank of NY, to provide funding to Bear Stearns
- Francis Cornejo, Argentine talent scout who discovered Maradona, dies at 76
- Arsenal faces Liverpool in Champions League quarterfinals
- US consumers prices post best reading in 6 months as energy prices temporarily fall
- Teaching union accuses UK military of supplying Iraq propaganda to schools
- Turkey holds final round of bidding in sale of natural gas grid
- South Korea, Canada, Taiwan qualify for Beijing Olympics baseball
- Fed endorses rescue effort for Bear Stearns and pledges to supply cash to financial system
- General Motors recalls 207,000 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix sedans due to fire risk
- Wall Street drops after plan to boost Bear Stearns liquidity worsens credit fears
- Shops torched, gunfire erupts in Tibetan capital as large-scale protests turn violent
- The euro wasn't always so strong
- Ligety wins World Cup giant slalom title; Miller misses gate
- Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup overall title to complete U.S. sweep
- Oil prices volatile near record US$111 a barrel on weak dollar
- George Lucas offers theater owners a sneak peek at new `Star Wars: The Clone Wars' adventure
- Rema 1000 to take over German discount grocer Lidl's operations in Norway
- Myanmar dissidents urge voters to reject military-drafted constitution
- Federal Reserve endorses rescue effort for Bear Stearns, will supply cash to financial system
- Bayern Munich avoids Leverkusen in UEFA Cup but no chance of all-German final
- Michigan Democrats working on plans for a June 3 statewide presidential primary
- Malaysia prime minister rejects calls to resign amid rare political turmoil
- Boeing lists 85 new orders, including 35 for 787s
- Champions League Draw
- General Motors recalls 207,000 sedans due to fire risk
- Shops torched, gunfire erupts in Tibetan capital as large-scale protests turn violent
- Leaders of Venezuela, Colombia agree to meet after diplomatic row
- French court delays ruling on Societe Generale trader's appeal for provisional release
- Berlusconi tells woman to solve problems by marrying a millionaire in latest gaffe
- German car buyers help European auto sales rise 8.7 percent in February
- Federal Reserve endorses rescue effort for Bear Stearns, will supply cash to financial system
- Dalai Lama calls on China to 'address the long-simmering resentment' of Tibetans
- EU leaders: economy can weather the storm ahead as euro, inflation surge
- Ben Foster's return gives Capello fresh goalkeeping options
- Michigan Democrats working on plans for a June 3 statewide presidential primary
- Teetering Bear Stearns gets bailout from Federal Reserve, JPMorgan Chase
- Welsh composer Alun Hoddinott dies at age 78
- Dresdner bank to be spit into two units, spokesman says
- Manchester United defender Evans cleared of rape at Christmas party
- Sexual assault statistics in US military decline after years of increases
- France confident of beating odds to win 6 Nations; Wales seeks to prove doubters wrong
- Carlos Barredo wins 5th Paris-Nice stage as Dutch rider Robert Gesink retains lead
- French president's party hopes to limit damage in weekend municipal vote
- Demichelis suspended by Bayern for refusing position change
- Indian police arrest dozens of pro-Tibet protesters in clash near Chinese Embassy
- GoNav, Tayana listed on the 2008 Taiwan Superior Brands
- Major corporations help promote tree planting to reduce CO2
- Feast of oysters at Royal Taipei
- Lees Hotel Kaohsiung welcomes contestants of Tour de Taiwan
- McDonald's enters into coffee market here
- Wendels Bistro's marks Easter Day
- Sidelines
- Datsyuk's 2 goals, assist helps Red Wings secure playoff spot
- Miller clinches overall World Cup ski title
- Olympic Games not bringing any progress in China
- Defection of players to U.S. is latest blow to Cuba sports
- Couples turns back the clock to take the lead at Bay Hill
- Cavaliers fall to Wizards
- Asian styles in vogue at India fashion week
- European bonds gain for third day as stock losses spur safety demand for safety
- Taiwan shares drop 0.60 percent
- Dollar falls to new low against euro, yen on credit market concerns
- Wall Street sees modest gains after early slide
- Oil prices dropping from record high
- In Brief
- Electronic Arts takes its unsolicited US$2b bid to rival's shareholders
- Indonesia seeks to raise price of LNG exports to PRC
- Indian economy slows to 8.7%, official says
- Taiwan ethylene producer sees 35% profit gain in Q4
- U.K. hires fewer bankers as credit contagion spreads
- Gold changes little after topping US$1,000
- Pretty? Maybe, but only on the outside
- Strippers take charge of their place of work
- Celebs prepare for 'Dancing With the Stars'
- In Brief
- Asian-American film festival goes beyond ethnic identity
- Singer Ramiele Malubay brings big voice to 'Idol'
- Peru archaeologists discover ancient temple used by Incas
- Prized fish the latest liquid asset for Asia's super-rich
- Severe Sahara Desert wind shocks, chills West Africa
- In Brief
- Heatwave fans autumn fires in Australia
- Mexico authorities find 33 bodies
- Court quashes last charge against widower of Bhutto
- Conservatives tipped to win as voters cast ballots in Iran
- If KMT's Ma is elected
- In Brief
- Six people shot to death in Mexico law office
- Russian man convicted of sexual abuse in Cambodia
- Chad, Sudan sign non-aggression pact
- Israel, Palestinians resume peace talks
- Man charged after trying to extort money from entrepreneur's family
- Fuel spill clean-up expected to take a week
- Taiwanese chefs a huge hit at Japan food demonstration
- Survey finds some addicted to 'bubble tea'
- COA launches WebTV
- South Korea downs Taiwan; both teams to go to Olympics
- DPP candidate vows to protect citizens from illegal entry
- Co-governance is the only way to prevent abuse, Hsieh states
- Ma apologizes for sixth time over conflict at Hsieh's office
- PRC seen as biggest supplier of small arms to Sudan
- Tibet in chaos as independence protests spread
- Ma expresses support for Taiwan self-determination
- Turnout appears low in much of Tehran in Iran's parliament vote
- European Union warns US, China over climate change, saying it could impose sanctions
- Fed endorses rescue effort for Bear Stearns and pledges to supply cash to financial system
- Sri Lanka protests US report on human rights, saying it presents 'distorted view'
- David Lynch to give $1M to fund scholarships for students to study meditation at Iowa school
- Michigan Democrats working on plans for a June 3 statewide presidential primary
- Police drop rape probe against Manchester United defender Evans
- Oil falls on profit-taking, gas and diesel prices rocket to new records
- Report: Prosecutor asks court for ruling party's closure for anti-secular activities
- Italy and Scotland bid to avoid wooden spoon in 6 Nations
- Embraer confirms talks to sell jets to Neeleman for new Brazil airline
- Germany's automakers still in fast lane despite rising euro
- Wall Street down after plan to boost Bear Stearns liquidity worsens credit fears
- Bush acknowledges weakness in US economy
- Denman beats stablemate Kauto Star to win Cheltenham Gold Cup
- Vonn joins Miller for first U.S. overall sweep in 25 years; Ligety takes GS title
- Bags of undelivered mail found in the Czech Republic
- EU leaders: upbeat on economy but voice first worries on strong euro
- German basketball team suspends American forward Nate Fox for cannabis use
- Euro area inflation hits new high of 3.3 percent in February
- Liverpool defender Agger to have season-ending surgery on broken foot
- Arsenal faces Liverpool in Champions League quarterfinals
- Bear Stearns financing agreement needed to protect rapid rise in customers withdrawing funds
- Macedonian PM meets coalition partners in effort to stave off government collapse
- Another Wall Street stunner drops dollar to now low as Fed, JP Morgan bail out Bear Stearns
- Fed chairman promises to help distressed homeowners
- Professional soccer returns to Chechnya in latest sign of Kremlin restoration efforts
- Wall Street turns lower after plan to boost Bear Stearns liquidity worsens credit fears
- Liverpool co-owner Gillett blames weak dollars for stifling investment
- French court delays ruling on Societe Generale trader's appeal for provisional release
- Prosecutor asks court for ruling party's closure for anti-secular activities
- US dollar falls below Swiss franc for first time
- Shops torched, gunfire erupts in Tibetan capital as large-scale protests turn violent
- Reformists struggle to make showing in Iranian parliament vote
- Dalai Lama calls on China to 'address the long-simmering resentment' of Tibetans
- Ukraine continues push to get rid of remaining intermediary in gas trade with Russia
- Shops torched, gunfire erupts in Tibetan capital as large-scale protests turn violent
- Fed chairman promises to help distressed US homeowners
- London's FTSE 100 index down 60.7 points at 5,631.7
- Rodriguez wins Tirreno-Adriatico stage; Axelsson takes overall lead
- The Pussycat Dolls present their new lingerie collection at Los Angeles Fashion Week
- Exploring China's march from manufacturer to designer
- Watchmaker Swatch posts 22 percent rise in full-year net profit, stock slips
- French court delays ruling on Societe Generale trader's appeal for provisional release
- FIFA boss Blatter asks Spanish government to back down in election dispute
- Tibet monks pushed to the streets by years of harshly restrictive religious policies
- US Congress hears military missteps, improvements in treating mental health
- Nigerian politician lodges appeal against last year's poll
- Verizon allies with peer-to-peer file-sharers to speed downloads of movies
- Fed endorses rescue effort for Bear Stearns and pledges to supply cash to financial system
- Teetering Bear Stearns gets bailout from Federal Reserve, JPMorgan Chase
- Paris Hilton will choose a new BFF _ best friend forever _ on upcoming MTV reality show
- Ex-newspaper mogul Black's appeal rips government's fraud claims
- Lawmakers approve US surveillance bill that Bush has vowed to veto
- Gold hits new record above $1,000 an ounce on Bear Stearns crisis
- Michigan Democrats working on plans for a June 3 statewide presidential primary
- Egypt denounces U.S. criticism on human rights violations
- Professional soccer returns to Chechnya in latest sign of Kremlin restoration efforts
- House approves Democratic surveillance bill that Bush has vowed to veto
- Christian-themed rock band Flyleaf appreciates slow ride to platinum success
- The craving for commodities pushed oil above $110 a barrel, and now natural gas is flying
- Hundreds of ill, dying cats found in raid of Pennsylvania animal sanctuary
- Brazil's Usiminas to export 1 million tons of iron ore in 2008
- Moody's cuts WaMu rating, says thrift needs $12B for bad loans
- Lawmakers in Arizona, Colorado consider creating their own guest-worker programs
- Bush acknowledges weakness in US economy but cautions against overreaction
- Staunch Iraq posture illuminates McCain's views, lifetime approach to foreign affairs
- Witness testifies at rapper's NYC trial: Remy Ma shot me
- Egypt denounces U.S. criticism on human rights violations
- European stocks fall on Bear Stearns news as financials hit
- US House approves Democratic surveillance bill; Bush promises veto
- Oil falls modestly on profit-taking; gas and diesel prices rocket to new records
- FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi returns to Argentina for recovery from torn quadriceps
- Blatter predicts success of '6+5' rule to restrict foreign players
- Protests in Tibet turn violent, posing a challenge to China's government
- GM recalls Buick Regal, Pontiac Grand Prix cars, says don't put them in garage until fixed
- FIFA accepts proposal for standard size soccer pitches, rule won't apply to existing stadiums
- Reformists struggle to make showing in Iranian parliament vote
- Bruce Bowen suspended for kicking Chris Paul, consecutive games streak ends at 500
- Cabrera, Duncan suspended 3 games each; Gomes 2 games
- Harold Perrineau returns to 'Lost' after a season-long absence
- Drug agency orders all heparin imports stopped at US border for purity test
- Fed endorses rescue effort for Bear Stearns and pledges to supply cash to financial system
- Macedonia government reaches deal with opposition, staves off collapse
- Michael Jackson can hold onto Neverland until at least mid-May
- Penguins' Sidney Crosby says he'll be out another week because of ankle sprain
- A third of US military women surveyed say they suffer sexual harassment
- Minnie Driver confirms she's pregnant
- Appeals court sends Guantanamo detainee's case back to federal court for review
- US House approves Democratic surveillance bill; Bush promises veto
- Air France to submit bid for Alitalia despite Italian political uncertainty
- Wall Street tumbles after plan to boost Bear Stearns liquidity worsens credit fears
- Delta Air Lines will revise business plan to deal with higher fuel
- Another Wall Street stunner drops dollar as Fed and JP Morgan bail out Bear Stearns
- Macedonia's coalition government reaches deal with opposition, staves off collapse
- US says Iran fails to meet international standards in holding parliamentary elections
- Wall Street tumbles after plan to boost Bear Stearns liquidity worsens credit fears
- Berlusconi, running for premier, says Italy should send military instructors to Iraq
- Affleck, Garner to host Obama fundraiser in Boston
- Chavez dares US on terror list proposal
- St. Louis archbishop excommunicates 3 women for participating in ordination
- Oil falls modestly on profit-taking; gas and diesel prices rocket to new records
- Two doctors cleared of negligence in John Ritter's death
- Safeway to stop sponsorship of popular Phoenix stop on US LPGA Tour
- Berlusconi tells woman to solve problems by marrying a millionaire
- Consumers prices post best reading in 6 months as energy prices temporarily fall
- Hand-delivered grenade leads to evacuation of Texas police station
- US stock market will remain volatile, but some analysts see signs that the bottom may be near
- Gold hits new record above $1,000 an ounce on Bear Stearns crisis
- Rain washes out qualifying; Johnson, Gordon get front row at Bristol
- Back after a lost season, NBA player Peja Stojakovic proves big shots are still his forte
- Obama denounces pastor's inflammatory remarks against the United States
- Talks continue at American Axle; police cite two picketers
- McCain fears terrorists in Iraq may try to influence election
- Organizers of Colombian march against death squads killed
- Defending champ Hantuchova starts off with easy win at Indian Wells
- Witness testifies at rapper's New York City trial: Remy Ma shot me
- Schalke closes in on leaders with 2-1 win against Duisburg
- Reformists struggle to make showing in Iranian parliament vote
- Staunch Iraq posture illuminates McCain's views, lifetime approach to foreign affairs
- NHL games in Europe sure to go ahead next season
- Oklahoma lawmaker gets death threats after calling gays a bigger threat than terrorism
- Michael Jackson looking at refinancing or selling Neverland
- Communist Cuba calls soccer desertions in U.S. a 'low blow'
- Michigan Democrats working on plans for a June 3 statewide presidential primary
- Even after long winning streak, Rockets may not be title contender
- Salmon collapse in California could lead to Pacific fishing ban
- Linden Lab founder, CEO Philip Rosedale stepping down, will become chairman
- Singer-songwriter raises funds for green foundation at SXSW
- Three shows in a day show guitarist Kaki King that she's arrived at South by Southwest
- Vijay Singh seizes control at Bay Hill
- Chavez dares US on terror list proposal
- 2nd test: England 106-1 at lunch, builds 250-run lead
- UCLA fires employees for snooping into Spears' medical files
- Tire talk dominates Bristol, where Goodyear should have an easy race
- Hard-liners leading, reformists heading for powerful minority bloc in Iran elections
- On the brink of collapse, Bear Stearns gets a lifeline from a rival and the government
- Jury clears 2 doctors of negligence in John Ritter's death, says he didn't take their advice
- Oklahoma City reaches preliminary lease agreement with NBA's Seattle SuperSonics
- Central bank aid to rescue Bear Stearns could usher in further bailouts, experts say
- Miller and Vonn set to receive crystal globe trophies for American sweep
- European Union warns US, China over climate change, saying it could impose sanctions
- Bruce Bowen suspended for kicking Chris Paul, consecutive games streak ends at 500
- Black pride swells with Paterson's rise to New York governor
- 5 years and counting in Iraq: Nearing the endgame or the midpoint?
- Professional soccer returns to Chechnya in latest sign of Kremlin restoration efforts
- Key events in Iraq since 2003
- Comments on the war around America
- China rising: Its private firms set sights on rest of world
- Chavez dares US to put Venezuela on list of terrorism supporters
- Feud-filled tenure as UCI chief has yet to bow tough Dubliner McQuaid
- Exploring China's march from manufacturer to designer
- Dennis Quaid speaks to `60 Minutes' about the medical overdose that nearly killed his twins
- NASCAR Sprint Cup-Food City 500 Lineup
- Defending champ Hantuchova starts off with easy win at Indian Wells
- One-third of US military women surveyed say they suffer sexual harassment on the job
- Ochoa shoots 76, leaving her 9 strokes behind McGill in Mexico
- Protesting steel workers clash with police in Venezuela
- Nick Price shoots 6-under 66 to top AT&T Champions Classic leaderboard
- Further talks between UAW and American Axle but no word on progress; police cite 2 picketers
- Hard-liners leading, reformists heading for powerful minority bloc in Iran's elections
- Venezuela buys meatpacking chain, plans dairy company purchase amid shortages
- Hong Kong says no new flu strain in recent outbreak
- Malaysia prime minister rejects calls to resign amid rare political turmoil
- MNW Sauber lead times in last practice before qualifying
- Guatemalan president vetoes law that would reinstate death penalty
- Olli Jokinen's goal gives Panthers 6th straight win, ends Rangers' point run at 13 games
- US woman says record industry's anti-music piracy campaign illegally spies on people
- 'Spam King' pleads guilty to federal wire fraud in e-mail case in Seattle
- Sharapova wins 15th straight match in perfect '08 start
- Tracy McGrady scores 30 as Houston beats Charlotte 89-80 for 21st straight win
- UCLA Medical Center fires employees for snooping into Britney Spears' medical files
- Pontiac attempts a high-performance revival with 2 new vehicles
- The Game being sued by man who claims the rapper assaulted him
- South Korean professor to withdraw papers on anti-aging technology from science journals
- Federal appeals court says Craigslist not liable for discriminatory housing ads
- 2nd test: England leads New Zealand by 421 after third day
- Soprano Deborah Voigt leaves `Tristan' in second act, joining tenor Ben Heppner on sick list
- Hu Jintao re-elected as China's president and head of military commission
- Wrestling producer Vince McMahon gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame; honored in TV category
- So long, Charlie Brown: Nick Universe rules at Mall of America
- Super 14: Force bounce back to beat Blues 27-17
- Polish driver Robert Kubica rues missed pole at Australian GP
- Hamilton takes pole position in Melbourne as Raikkonen, Alonso struggle
- Favorite Ferrari struggle in qualifying for the Australian GP
- Rockets beat Bobcats for 21st straight win, now behind only 1971-72 Lakers
- Sharks down Blues for franchise-record 11th straight win
- Sharapova wins 15th straight match in perfect '08 start
- Hasidic actor exits film amid uproar from fellow faithful
- Toyota's Timo Glock docked 10 grid places at Australian GP
- Starting line-up for Australian F1 GP
- Obama denounces pastor's inflammatory remarks; Admits higher fund total from indicted donor
- Taiwan's rival presidential candidates gear up for pre-election rallies
- Super 14: Canterbury trounce Cheetahs 55-7
- Hamilton takes pole position in Melbourne as Raikkonen, Alonso struggle
- Asashoryu, Hakuho keep up winning ways at Spring sumo
- Report: 10 dead in anti-China protests in Tibet; witnesses say streets calm
- Hong Kong reports 1 new flu outbreak as worry shifts to mainland bird flu fears
- Polish driver Robert Kubica rues missed pole at Australian GP
- Favorite Ferrari struggle in qualifying for the Australian GP
- Graf, Navratilova relive the past in Japan match
- Alonso disappoints on Renault return, Piquet struggles
- Berklee College of Music awarding Ricky Skaggs an honorary doctorate at Grand Ole Opry
- MLB plays first game in China and Dodgers and Padres tie 3-3
- Hosp leads after first run of World Cup giant slalom
- Gas explosion in southwest China coal mine kills 14, state media reports
- Hard-liners pull ahead in Iran vote, but Ahmadinejad critics show strength
- North Korean leader congratulates Chinese president on re-election
- Report: At least 10 dead in anti-China protests in Tibet; Witnesses say streets calm
- Former British government adviser says Blair had secret channel to IRA
- Afghan woman voted off 'Idol' show in 3rd place
- Prosecutor asks court for ruling party's closure for anti-secular activities
- Graeme McDowell, Jeev Milkha Singh share third-round lead at Ballantine's Championship
- Super 14s: Queensland beats Bulls 40-8 in massive turnaround
- Former British government adviser says Blair had secret channel to IRA
- Singapore police round up opposition party members for protest against rising prices
- Tibet capital under lock down after riots kill 10; sympathy protests spring up elsewhere
- President's party braces for loss in local elections with national risks
- U.S. Democrats Abroad pick delegates to chose presidential candidate
- Tibetan exile group say 30 people 'confirmed' dead as China cracks down on demonstrations
- Alitalia board meets to examine Air France-KLM bid
- Arlen Specter says exercise, hard work helped him get past cancer scare
- Celtic's match at Motherwell postponed because of waterlogged field
- Hu Jintao re-elected as China's president and head of military commission
- Report: Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page selling giant pre-Raphaelite 'Holy Grail' tapestry
- Pakistan: Bhutto party says PM candidate to be named next week
- Taiwan's rival presidential candidates gear up for pre-election rallies
- Moelgg captures slalom World Cup title; Herbst wins final race
- Obama denounces pastor's inflammatory remarks; Admits higher fund total from indicted donor
- Hard-liners pull ahead in Iran vote, but Ahmadinejad critics show strength
- Pro-Tibet protesters launch new march to Tibet, days after Indians arrest earlier marchers
- Toronto Raptors file statement of claim against Spanish Basketball Federation
- Where once brute force ruled, lighter touch displayed in China handling of Tibet protests
- Ronaldinho ruled out of Barcelona's match at Almeria because of foot injury
- Anti-gov't protests held during Hungary's remembrance of 1848 revolution
- Scientists say they have discovered a new bird species in Indonesia
- Hard-liners pull ahead in Iran vote, but Ahmadinejad critics show strength
- Italy gets last-minute winner to beat Scotland 23-20 in Six Nations
- After legal bid against ruling Islamic party, EU cautions Turkey to respect democracy
- China says Tibet unrest will have no impact on Olympics in Beijing
- Police drop rape probe against Evans
- England leads New Zealand after 3rd day of test
- Hamilton gets early edge in Aussie GP
- Sidelines
- Recovering Singh leads in Arnold Palmer event
- Panthers defeat Rangers to make six wins in a row
- Houston Rockets claim 21st consecutive win
- U.S. salmon collapse could lead to fishing ban
- U.S. stops blood-thinner imports
- Experts study patients who wake up during surgery
- A great idea for a spring vacation - I think
- Crackdown fallout hits Myanmar tourism hard
- In Brief
- U.S. dollar below Swiss franc as market turmoil spreads
- Wall Street angst persists as Fed rate meeting looms
- Consumer prices post best reading in 6 months
- IMF restores Liberia's status; approves help
- Microsoft, Yahoo executives meet for first time about takeover bid
- Analysts say Fed's aid to Bear Stearns may mean more bailouts
- For those who want to be better managers, talk to a horse
- Farm bonanza fails to save India's dying farmers
- In Brief
- Cheney to visit Middle East to contain Iran's influence
- American, Japanese astronauts enter newly-repaired module
- Bush acknowledges U.S. facing economic difficulties at present
- KMT's Ma, self-determination
- Police bust counterfeit brand-name clothing ring
- Alishan cherry blossom season begins, to last for one month
- Taiwan meeting plans network for coral reef
- High-ranking UK officials to visit Taiwan, BTCO says
- High-speed railway offers advance booking discounts
- In Brief
- Taiwan election likely to ease tensions with China, president says
- Ma sounds note of caution
- 30,000 police mobilized ahead of planned rallies
- Taiwan businesses in China are under pressure to upgrade
- Chiang delves into the changing faces of his grandfather
- Officials condemn China's suppression of Tibet
- DPP Hsieh and KMT Ma denounce China's Friday crackdown on Tibet
- UK seeks to discuss Taiwan's trade restrictions from China
- Conservatives forge ahead in parliament vote in Iran
- Tibetans say police fire tear gas to end march
- Hsieh slams KMT as 'green card club' at rally
- Taiwan's presidential rivals hold massive rallies to drum up support
- DPP, KMT face off on super Sunday
- Peace treaty with China impractical and futile: Chen
- Hsieh reaffirms determination to guard Taiwan soveriegnty if elected
- Obama denounces pastor's inflammatory remarks; Admits higher fund total from indicted donor
- Turkish PM: Move to close ruling party a step against national will
- Democrats struggling to transcend divisions on race, the sexes in Obama-Clinton contest
- Tcherezov and Sleptsova win pursuit races for Russia
- Only 8 percent of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood candidates allowed register for local elections
- Bush says the government must guard against overcorrecting the economy
- Chavanel wins 6th Paris-Nice stage, Rebellin takes overall lead from Gesink
- Bode Miller's personal staff resigns for family reasons; U.S. coach McNichol also steps down
- Petacchi wins Tirreno-Adriatico 4th stage; Axelsson retains lead
- Moelgg captures slalom World Cup title; sister barely misses out on win
- Iowa revisited: Obama, Clinton court activists who backed Edwards
- Cipriani stars as England runs in three tries to end Six Nations with 33-10 win over Ireland
- Pele says Ronaldo unlikely to recover fully from knee injury
- Anti-government protests held during Hungary's remembrance of 1848 revolution
- Keita scores twice to help French leader Lyon beat Monaco 3-0
- Super 14: Sharks maintain unbeaten record with 16-8 win over Lions
- Bomb blast rocks popular restaurant in Pakistan capital; police say 2 dead, 9 wounded
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores late winner for Man United; Chelsea and Liverpool also win in Premier League
- Struggling Gretna loses to Aberdeen with makeshift team; Celtic's match at Motherwell postponed
- Traveling exhibit to honor 20 women for contributions to civil rights opening in Cincinnati
- U.S. Democrats Abroad pick delegates to chose presidential candidate
- Tibet capital locked down after riots kill 10; sympathy protests spring up elsewhere
- Last-place Cottbus stuns Bayern to bring back Bundesliga title race
- In a night of operatic surprises at the Met, 2 newcomers are thrust into lead roles
- Cowardly robot steals show at human-robot interaction conference in the Netherlands
- Petacchi wins 4th stage of Tirreno-Adriatico; Axelsson retains lead
- The first Roman Catholic church opens in Qatar, ending decades of underground worship
- Ronaldo scores late winner for Man United; Chelsea and Liverpool also win in Premier League
- Ahmadinejad critics show strength in Iran parliament vote
- Alitalia board meets to examine Air France-KLM bid
- Security forces swarm Lhasa, tourists ordered out as China gambles against Olympic boycott
- Udinese rallies twice, draws 2-2 with Lazio in Serie A
- Mexico's left to decide its future in leadership elections
- Ducks' Chris Pronger suspended 8 games for stomping on leg of Canucks' Ryan Kesler
- Clinton expresses support for Michigan Democratic primary revote proposal
- Trescothick has recurrence of stress-related illness, withdraws from club's preseason tour
- Fed expected to cut interest rates Tuesday, but by how much?
- Manchester United goes top of the Premier League after Arsenal draws again
- Olympiakos beats Atromitos 2-0 in Greek league to give Segura successful start
- Wales beats France 29-12 to win rugby's Six Nations with second Grand Slam in 30 years
- American taxpayers get the bill on Landis' Tour de France defense
- U.S. House Speaker's stance on Democratic convention delegates boosts Obama
- Hundreds of anti-government protesters in Hungary clash with police
- Number of hip-hop acts at South by Southwest continues to grow with Ice Cube, David Banner
- Keita scores twice to help French leader Lyon beat Monaco 3-0
- Roma rallies for 2-1 win over Milan in Serie A, closes on Inter
- Shooting death of fan enroute to game sets off riots, forces match postponement
- Feyenoord beats VVV 4-1 in Dutch league
- Roma rallies for 2-1 win over Milan in Serie A, closes on Inter
- Scholar says he has authenticated previously undiscovered Mozart portrait
- Bolivia's Morales slams FIFA altitude ban, accuses Blatter of lying to him
- A five-way lie after calamitous day at Arnie's place
- Panama beats Cuba 4-1, sends US into CONCACAF Olympic qualifying semifinals
- Jamaica hotel room once classified as crime scene draws visitors, manager says
- Bibao goalkeeper struck by bottle from Betis stands, needs stitches
- Porto moves closer to third straight Portuguese title with 2-1 win
- 2nd test: New Zealand 42-1 at lunch chasing 438 to beat England
- Madrid loses at Deportivo 1-0; Betis-Athletic match suspended after bottle-throwing incident
- Pakistan raises petrol prices by about 7 percent
- Crusader forced to confess: Spitzer kept prostitution shame to self until he no longer could
- Taiwan election likely to ease tensions with China, please US
- Major events in Taiwan's modern political history, as voters go to polls on March 22
- Bios of Taiwan's presidential candidates
- 5 years and counting in Iraq: Nearing the endgame or the midpoint?
- Comments on the war around America
- On blogs and Web sites, by e-mail and video, the Iraq war is fought on the Internet
- China rising: Its private firms set sights on rest of world
- Hundreds of anti-government protesters in Hungary clash with police
- Displacement of Iraqis takes heavy toll on families
- From 'Happiness' to 'I fear them,' Burundian names tell a history of bad times and good
- Media shield law or not, protection of journalists' confidential sources uncertain
- Recent high-profile cases in which journalists were subpoenaed for information
- 'Land of a Million Elephants' fears it will lose its last pachyderms
- Mexican club officials to mull Sanchez's fate as Mexico manager March 31
- Brodeur wins 40th of season, Devils end Avalanche's five-game win streak
- Round five: Canterbury shows how its done; Reds upset defending champion Bulls
- States fight to keep officials' e-mail from open-records inspection
- Spot checks highlight poor access to gubernatorial e-mail
- A look at some fights over public access to e-mail
- Brad Bryant shoots 67 to top AT&T Champions Classic leaderboard
- Welterweights Shane Mosley, Zab Judah announce May 31 fight
- Student stops out-of-control school bus; gets detention because she was skipping class
- US advances to CONCACAF U23 semifinals with injury time penalty by Gaven
- Asia grappling with rising inflation, weaker exports as oil soars and dollar plunges
- IOC chief says boycott of Beijing Olympics over Tibet wouldn't 'solve anything'
- Ahmadinejad critics show strength in Iran parliament vote
- Venezuelan ex-president Lusinchi called to appear in court over 1986 killings
- The first Roman Catholic church opens in Qatar, ending decades of underground worship
- In a night of operatic surprises at the Met, 2 newcomers are thrust into lead roles
- Ochoa shoots 2-under 70, 11 strokes behind leader Oh in Mexico
- Former 'American Idol' winner Carrie Underwood invited to join the Grand Ole Opry
- Alitalia board unanimously accepts Air France's binding offer for failing Italian airline
- 2nd test: England close on series-levelling win
- China's Premier Wen appointed to new 5-year term as top economic official
- China expected to tap new problem-solver to handle trade, key finance reforms
- Convening of Pakistan's new parliament sets stage for showdown with President Musharraf
- Halak blanks Islanders in first home start; Canadiens take Northeast Division lead
- Malaysian leader allays fears of economic fallout after election losses
- Backstrom's first shutout for five months leads Wild to 2-0 win over Kings
- Porsche wins 12 Hours of Sebring, ends 20-year drought at event
- Nadal, Djokovic and Ivanovic advance in Pacific Life Open
- Lockyer returns, helps Broncos to big win to open NRL season
- Explosion rocks Pakistan restaurant, killing Turkish woman, foreigners wounded
- Tibetan exile group says 80 people confirmed dead in Lhasa during Chinese crackdown
- Ahmadinejad allies sieze largest bloc in parliament, but face challenges
- Manny Pacquiao beats Juan Manuel Marquez in a sensational split decision
- Thailand's new PM scolds Western nations for picking on Myanmar's ruling junta
- Philippine soldiers briefly halt war to root for Filipino boxing star
- Tense calm in Lhasa as security forces enforce curfew after violent protests
- Force India debut lasts 10 laps at season-opening Australian GP
- Exiles give voice to Tibetan protests amid Chinese crackdown
- Taiwan kicks off final week of election campaign with Super Sunday
- Hamilton kick starts 2008 F1 season with Australian Grand Prix title
- Convening of Pakistan's new parliament sets stage for showdown with President Musharraf
- EU: Iranian elections neither free nor fair
- Asashoryu takes sole lead at Spring sumo
- Devils snap Avalanche's five-game home winning streak with 4-2 win
- MLB eager for return trip after Padres down Dodgers in Beijing
- Alonso's drive cause for celebrations at Renault
- Champ Car champ Sebastien Bourdais makes impressive start to F1
- Cheney begins 10-day trip to Mideast, with Iran high on the agenda
- Nations team event at World Cup finals canceled
- Sixers beat Spurs to record third straight impressive win
- Dalai Lama says cultural genocide taking place in Tibet, as security forces enforce curfew
- Iraq: McCain visits Baghdad to meet Iraq, U.S. military leaders
- Judge set to rule in Paul McCartney-Heather Mills divorce case
- Post-race point decision the only bright spot for Ferrari in dismal season start
- Hamilton kick starts 2008 F1 season with Australian Grand Prix title
- Former UCLA Bruin Henderson finds a new home and name in Japan
- Obama decries racial divisions in Democratic nomination battle; edges up in delegate count
- Witnesses, activist group say protests have spread to a province next to Tibet
- McDowell beats Singh in playoff to win Ballantine's Championship
- China, US working together on heparin investigation, Chinese official says
- Japan's Urawa Reds fire manager Osieck
- Canada expects offer of 1,000 extra troops at Apr. 2-4 NATO summit at the latest
- McDowell beats Singh in playoff to win Ballantine's Championship
- Iraq: McCain visits Baghdad as Iraq commemorates Kurdish massacre anniversary
- Miller and Vonn receive trophies to mark 1st American ski sweep in 25 years
- IBU clears Russian biathlete Moiseeva of doping accusations
- Malaysia's Anwar accuses ruling party leaders of stirring racial hatred
- Ahmadinejad allies sieze largest bloc in parliament, but face challenges
- Tibet protests spread to other provinces, as Dalai Lama warns of cultural genocide
- Anura Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka's famous political dynasty dies at 59
- Hamilton kick starts 2008 F1 season with Australian Grand Prix title
- Obama decries racial divisions in Democratic nomination battle; edges up in delegate count
- Dalai Lama calls for international probe into Tibet crackdown; speaks of "cultural genocide"
- Minister calls for more humane doping controls after cycling controversy
- China confirms bird flu outbreak in poultry in southern city Guangzhou
- Sarkozy's party braces for possible loss as voting begins in local elections
- Tibet protests spread to other provinces as Dalai Lama warns of 'cultural genocide'
- China blocks popular YouTube.com video Web site over Tibet protest videos
- UK police arrest Sainsbury's buyer for allegedly taking supplier bribes
- U.S. skiers live up to 'Best in the World' slogan
- Cheney begins 10-day trip to Mideast, with Iran high on the agenda
- Netanyahu sues TV station for libel over report on his travel expenses
- Afghan girl runs toward Olympics despite jeers, potential danger
- Zimbabwe screens foreign journalists for Western spies 2 weeks before elections
- Jews saved by Schindler march to observe 65 years since liquidation of Krakow ghetto
- Paulson says Fed made the right decision to help Bear Stearns
- Lawyer for suspect in attack on Bhutto rally will try to stop sale of her memoir
- Rachael Ray shows her musical taste as she sponsors an artist showcase at South by Southwest
- Neuner becomes youngest ever biathlon winner in World Cup
- Sunworld offers new room package
- StarWorld promises guests a memorable Easter while visiting Macau
- Formosan Naruwan wins 2nd berth in eco-friendly hotel competition
- FEG Telecom Sector set up to develop synergy
- Hyatt's Shanghai Court launches Sturgeon ambrosia promotion
- Far Eastern presents 'Shanghai Night'
- Sidelines
- England well placed to win test against New Zealand
- Manfred Moelgg wins slalom World Cup title
- Orlando leaders ward off Tiger thoughts
- Philippines celebrates Pacquiao's win over Marquez
- Hamilton kick starts 2008 F1 season with win in Australia
- Wales complete grand slam with 2-try victory
- Devils win over Avalanche, end Colorado's win streak
- Top seeds advance at Indian Wells
- Celtics begin road trip with a win over Bucks
- United back on top as Arsenal stumble
- Hapag-Lloyd names new mega boxship
- NYK publishes book on engine troubles
- MOL boosts Asia-Mideast run
- Kalmar introduces Smartspot
- Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM establish VSA
- Orient Overseas achieves better performance in 2007
- Analysts fear that soaring yen will weaken Japan's economy
- Electricity crisis seen inhibiting South Africa's gold production
- Witness says Dell and Microsoft owe more than US$2b to Alcatel-Lucent
- Credit woes expose once-hidden markets
- In Brief
- Pakistan fuel authority raises gas prices by about 7 percent
- Asia grapples with rising inflation, weaker exports
- Russia rated as top emerging market
- China's central bank chief sees room to raise rates
- Alitalia board unanimously accepts takeover offer from Air France
- U.S. Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates tomorrow
- Scholar finds previously undiscovered Mozart picture
- WWII battle cruiser discovered off Australian coast
- Sugarless gum suspected of having soothing power
- In Brief
- Experts hope contraception plan will rein in squirrel population
- Astronauts work to attach robot's mechanical arms
- Wild elephants in Laos face extinction risk
- Sweden's prostitution law draws world wide interest
- Five years later, Iraq still a nation at war
- Foreign embassies in Pakistan step up security after bombing
- McCain makes unannounced Iraq visit
- Two airline pilots under investigation for allegedly falling asleep during flight
- Doha celebrates opening of first Christian church
- Guatemala farmers free hostages, officials confirm
- Tibet's present, Taiwan's future
- In Brief
- G-20 backs climate fight, argues over industry caps
- Grenade attack in northeast India leaves three dead
- Wen re-elected as PRC premier
- New York construction crane collapses, killing at least four
- Talent mismatch, brain drain found holding Taiwan back
- Local scholar establishes hall to preserve Taiwan literature
- In Brief
- Store selling local artworks opens its doors at Taipei 101
- Taiwan movie directors gather to promote local film industry
- Baseball team's quest seen just beginning, likely to get tougher
- Taiwan businessmen in China return home to vote in election
- Chen slams China over crackdown in Tibet
- Weekend KMT rallies reportedly attract over 1 million supporters
- Deadly tornado sweeps Atlanta, leaving 2 dead
- Tibet rallies spread; Dalai Lama slams rule of terror
- Thousands march for Hsieh's 'comeback'
- Doctor shortage in Japan puts patients' lives at risk
- Hsieh urges voters to grasp last chance to save Taiwan
- Education minister apologizes to Ma and nation for subordinate's slur
- Ma's green card valid and active: DPP lawmaker
- Taiwan will not become Tibet or Hong Kong: Ma
- Taiwan media denied access to Beijing's news conference on Tibet
- Tibet clampdown becomes an issue in Taiwan's presidential elections
- Gossip blogger Perez Hilton _ and aspiring music mogul _ is courted by industry at SXSW
- Ajax defeats Willem II 4-1 to close gap on PSV in Dutch League
- Iran shuts down 9 magazines for publishing pictures of 'corrupt' foreign film stars
- Rebellin holds onto lead to win Paris-Nice, Sanchez claims final stage
- Netanyahu sues TV station for libel over report on his travel expenses
- Inter Milan beats Palermo 2-1, leads Serie A by 6 points
- Israel's central bank chief explains currency intervention
- Rebellin holds onto lead to win Paris-Nice, Sanchez claims final stage
- Sarkozy's party braces for possible loss in local elections
- Netanyahu sues TV station for libel over report on his travel expenses
- Athletic Bilbao demands action against Real Betis after another bottle-throwing incident
- Italy commemorates 30th anniversary of Red Brigades kidnapping, murder of former Premier Moro
- Ahmadinejad allies seize largest bloc in parliament, but face challenges
- Sarkozy's party braces for possible loss in local elections
- Struggling Fulham beats Everton 1-0; 10-man Wigan defeats Bolton 1-0 in Premier League
- Treasury secretary says government will `do what it takes' to stabilize chaotic markets
- Minister calls for more humane doping controls after cycling controversy
- Inter Milan beats Palermo 2-1, leads Serie A by 6 points
- Young Afghan woman runs toward Olympics despite jeers, potential danger
- Van den Hoogenband, Magnini highlight Euro swimming in 100 freestyle
- Crowds listen as 'Horton Hears a Who' hauls in $45 million at box office, year's best opening
- BBC says 4 of its journalists have been arrested in Ireland
- Iraq: McCain visits Baghdad as Iraq commemorates anniversary of Kurdish massacre
- German mail provider Deutsche Post to sell 700 branch stores in downsizing effort
- Obama decries racial divisions in Democratic nomination battle; McCain visits Iraq
- Villarreal maintains good form to beat Zaragoza 2-0 in weekend marred by fan violence
- Missiles kill 20 in strike on Pakistani tribal area; Parliament prepares to convene
- Sasha Cohen troubled by ultra youth movement in women's figure skating
- Fulham beats Everton 1-0, Man City rallies to beat Tottenham 2-1 in Premier League
- Rangers beats Dundee United to win Scottish League Cup 3-2 on penalty kicks
- Another Werder Bremen loss ends disastrous week
- Turkish Islamic-oriented party faces closure amid tension with secular circles
- Tibet protests spread to other provinces as Dalai Lama warns of cultural genocide
- Pollsters: Sarkozy's party lags in local elections
- 'Fox News Sunday' launches 'Obama Watch' to prod Democrat's appearance on show
- Cancellara wins Tirreno-Adriatico stage, takes overall lead
- Analysis: New N.Y. governor's mellow approach could win friends out of those Spitzer bullied
- Pollsters: Sarkozy's party lags in local elections
- Xanthi beats Panathinaikos 3-2 in Greek league, Olympiakos leads
- China's Citic Securities won't guarantee final deal with Bear Stearns
- Startup RatePoint bets that people want user reviews refereed
- 'Fox News Sunday' launches 'Obama Watch' to prod Democrat's appearance on show
- Irish police arrest 4 BBC journalists who filmed statement by IRA dissident
- Treasury secretary says government will `do what it takes' to stabilize chaotic markets
- Reward offered for info in shooting death of Argentine soccer fan
- Tibet violence challenges Dalai Lama pacifist way
- British Virgin Islands to adopt new accounting method to track wealth
- 'Fox News Sunday' launches 'Obama Watch' to prod Democrat's appearance on show
- Zidane believes Ronaldo will recover from knee injury
- Internet changing journalism, but not as many expected
- Wyoming biologist releases fish in 1983, catches it in river 25 years later
- Tenor Gary Lehman earns second Tristan performance at Metropolitan Opera
- Inter Milan beats Palermo 2-1, leads Serie A by 6 points
- Benfica's title hopes slip out of reach after Maritimo rallies for 1-1 draw in Portugal
- Barcelona's title bid hits setback after being held to 2-2 draw by Almeria in Spanish league
- Henrique scores two goals to help Bordeaux beat Strasbourg 3-0 in French league
- Pollsters: Sarkozy's conservative party lags in local elections
- JPMorgan moves closer to deal to buy ailing Bear Stears
- Bear Stearns close to deal to be bought by JPMorgan
- Sarkozy's conservative party loses several cities local French elections
- England evens 3-test series with 126-run win in second match
- Atlante rallies for 2-2 draw, extends Toluca winless streak in Mexican Clausura
- Canada expects offer of 1,000 extra troops at Apr. 2-4 NATO summit at the latest
- Fed takes new steps to ease financial crisis
- Malkin, Sykora score two apiece, Pens rout Philadelphia 7-1
- Denilson, Valdivia score to lead Palmeiras to victory over rival Sao Paulo
- Friberg holds off Tseng in Mexico for first U.S. women's tour title
- Fed takes new steps to ease financial crisis
- Paterson prepares for unexpected role as governor of New York
- JPMorgan says it will buy ailing Bear Stearns for $2 a share, or $236.2 million
- Analysts see sovereign wealth funds playing contributing role in record oil prices
- Iraq war has nearly vanished from U.S. TV screens
- Judge set to rule in Paul McCartney-Heather Mills divorce case
- Barbarians opponents for Australia at Wembley in December
- Wall Street expected to be uneasy over Bear Stearns deal, also waiting for more Fed moves
- Maine lobster fishery seeks sustainable certification to tap eco-friendly consumers
- US nears 4,000 dead in Iraq, with war less in the public eye and presidential campaigns
- Reward offered for info in death of Argentine fan as more violence erupts
- Fed takes new steps to ease financial crisis
- Estudiantes climbs into share of lead amid violent round in Argentine Clausura
- Asian stocks fall sharply after Wall Street decline
- Ahmadinejad's conservative allies seize largest bloc in Iran's parliament
- Rock Hall uses music of Billy Joel, B.B. King to educate tots
- Migrant farm workers' exhibit puts human face on products most take for granted
- Researchers at odds over whether Tuskegee study makes blacks mistrust clinical trials
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei plunges more than 3 pct in early trade
- China confirms bird flu outbreak in poultry in southern city Guangzhou
- Sluggish fundraising, questions mire national slavery museum
- Roddick loses temper, falls to Haas in Indian Wells
- Friberg holds off Tseng in Mexico for first LPGA Tour title
- McCain visits Baghdad as Iraq commemorates anniversary of Kurdish massacre
- Todd Martin beats John McEnroe to win Champions Series opener
- Burton steals win at Bristol after Harvick wrecks Stewart with 3 to go
- Malkin, Sykora score two apiece, Pens rout Philadelphia 7-1
- Asian stocks fall sharply after JPMorgan Chase agrees to buy Bear Stearns
- JPMorgan says it will buy ailing Bear Stearns for fire-sale $2 a share
- Fed `pulling out all the stops' to ease financial crisis
- Hong Kong stock index plummets over 5 percent in early trade amid worries about US economy
- Oil prices rise to all-time high above US$111 as US dollar sinks
- Denis Watson wins AT&T Champions Classic, beating Roberts in playoff
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei plunges 4.2 pct in morning session on weak dollar
- Japan ruling and opposition parties negotiate for next central bank chief
- Young Afghan woman runs toward Olympics despite jeers, potential danger
- Asian stocks tumble after JPMorgan agrees to buy Bear Stearns, fanning worries about crisis
- Swarm of bees closes California highway after truck carrying the insects flips over
- Hong Kong stock index plummets over 5 percent in early trade amid worries about US economy
- Paterson prepares for unexpected role as governor of New York
- Anti-crime crusading Manila mayor says he won't help son fight drug charges
- 2nd test: England beats New Zealand by 126 runs to tie series
- Malkin, Sykora score two apiece, Pens rout Philadelphia 7-1
- Maradona visits Bolivia to speak out against FIFA altitude ban
- Lhasa riot death toll raised to 13 as protests spread throughout Tibetan areas
- Oil prices rise to all-time high above US$111 as US dollar sinks
- Singers make progress on 50-hour "Danny Boy" marathon
- Singers make progress on 50-hour "Danny Boy" marathon
- Halle Berry has baby girl; Mother and infant doing great
- Sisters hope buyer won't flake out on sale of cereal shaped like Illinois
- Microsoft licenses Adobe's mobile Flash and PDF software
- Rockets extend streak to 22, beat Lakers 104-92
- Canada beats Guatemala, Mexico eliminated from CONCACAF Olympic qualifying
- Siemens issues euro900 million profit warning for current quarter
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei plunges 4.5 percent on weak dollar, uncertainty over U.S. economy
- Vietnam's prime minister says more vigilance needed after bird flu outbreaks
- China to appoint new ministers, including likely successor to premier
- Philippine stock index plunges 3.9 percent to lowest in more than a year
- Hong Kong stock index tumbles 4 percent amid worries about US economy
- Islamic state chief minister sworn in as Malaysia's opposition ends power feud
- JPMorgan says it will buy ailing Bear Stearns for fire-sale $2 a share
- In push for political unity Cheney visits Iraq
- New golf events don't need Asian Tour support, says Australian official
- Convening of Pakistan's new parliament sets stage for showdown with President Musharraf
- Indian shares dive 4 percent in early trade, on global credit worries
- Malaysia's Anwar says ruling party members willing to defect
- No plans to race at night at Australian GP
- Atlante ties Toluca 2-2, America does same with Cruz Azul in Mexican Clausura
- Australia says it will not support any Tibet-related boycott of Olympics
- Tensions, fraud complaints mar elections for new leadership of Mexico's left
- Spears pal Lufti to stay away from pop star at least 1 more month, his spokesman says
- Police in Nepal clash with Tibet protesters, monks; 30 arrested
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei plunges 3.7 percent on weak dollar, uncertainty over U.S. economy
- Federer wins; Roddick loses temper and match in Indian Wells
- Malaysia's Anwar says ruling party members want to defect
- Dollar nose-dives to below 96 yen, lowest in 12 1/2 years, on news JP Morgan buys Bear Stearns
- Iraq: Explosions rock Iraq's capital ahead of Cheney's visit
- In push for political unity, US vice president Cheney visits Iraq
- Indonesia threatens to close Adam Air in 3 weeks
- Oil prices rise to all-time high near US$112 as US dollar sinks
- Hong Kong stocks tumble 5.2 percent amid worries about Wall Street
- Irish police release 4 BBC journalists without charge
- China to appoint ministers, including likely successor to premier
- Asian markets tumble after JPMorgan agrees to buy Bear Stearns, fanning worries about crisis
- U.S. dollar plunges to $1.5761 against euro in early Monday European trading
- China Shenhua buying more mining assets from parent company, mulling overseas acquisitions
- Japan skaters hope for double gold at figure skating worlds
- Pakistan's new parliament holds first session since anti-Musharraf landslide in elections
- Bird flu kills 11-year-old Vietnamese boy
- China's main stock index falls to 8-month low on rate hike fears, tensions in Tibet
- Turkish Islamic-oriented party faces closure amid tension with secular circles
- Asashoryu takes sole lead at Spring sumo
- Pollsters: Sarkozy's conservative party lags in local elections
- Tiger Woods stretches streak with 72nd hole heroics
- Hong Kong stock index tumbles 5.2 percent amid worries about Wall Street
- Japan's ruling and opposition blocs haggle over next BOJ chief
- Indonesia threatens to close Adam Air in 3 weeks; airline has defaulted on debt payments
- Obama, Clinton teams exchange fire over financial disclosure and negative campaigning
- European, Asian markets tumble after JPMorgan agrees to buy Bear Stearns, fanning fears
- China appoints ministers, including likely successor to premier
- British Energy Group PLC confirms talks about possible takeover or merger
- Explosions rock Iraq's capital as McCain, Cheney visit
- Volvo says strike at New River Valley plant in Virginia is over
- EU sports ministers, Olympic Committees strongly oppose boycott of games over Tibet
- Societe Generale names new deputy CEO to manage strategic plan after trading losses
- Alitalia shares suspended following OK to Air France-KLM bid
- UBS, European banks plunge on fears of deepening market crisis
- Investigations and prosecutions are key to ending Kenyan cycle of violence, says new report
- China's Citic Securities wants change in Bear Stearns deal following takeover
- China appoints new defense minister, promotes police chief following riots in Tibet
- Ireland's leaders call for alcohol restraint during St. Patrick's Day
- Merkel visit ushers in upgrade of Israeli-German ties
- 5 years after SARS, Hong Kong chooses caution, closing schools amid flu outbreak
- Deutsche Telekom to pay euro2.5 billion for stake in Hellenic Telecom
- Philippine stock index plunges 3.9 percent to lowest in more than a year
- Japan's ruling and opposition blocs haggle over next BOJ chief
- Police in Nepal clash with Tibet protesters, monks; 44 arrested
- Judge set to rule in Paul McCartney-Heather Mills divorce case
- Shell says net oil reserves unchanged from a year ago
- Olympic official says analysis of Beijing air quality finds some risk to athletes
- Betis fan who attacked Athletic goalkeeper was angry at score
- India's benchmark stock index slides 6.5 percent in provisional close
- Asian employers need to improve workers' benefits to keep talent, study shows
- Russian steelmaker Severstal reports 33 percent rise in profit for last year
- In push for political unity, US vice president Cheney visits Iraq
- Merkel visit ushers in upgrade of Israeli-German ties
- European, Asian markets tumble after JPMorgan agrees to buy Bear Stearns, fanning fears
- Weyerhaeuser sells containerboard packaging and recycling unit to International Paper for $6B
- Turkish Islamic-oriented party faces closure bid amid tensions with secularists
- General Motors plans to make 2nd entry into India's minicar market
- Bank of England injects funds into short-term money markets
- Tibet governor promises leniency as death toll rises to 16, protests spread
- Sarkozy government promises reinvigorated reforms after election rebuke
- US stocks head for sharply lower open as markets are left reeling by Bear Stearns buyout
- Explosions rock Iraq's capital as McCain, Cheney visit
- Britain's Brown says UK will hold future inquiry into Iraq war and aftermath
- Police in Nepal clash with Tibet protesters, monks; 44 arrested
- Oil prices rise to all-time high near US$112 as US dollar sinks
- IMF chief says global financial crisis serious and worsening
- UBS, European banks plunge on fears of deepening market crisis
- Riot police keep Greek landfill open as new strikes loom
- Web changing journalism, but not as expected, study finds: News agenda seems to be narrowing
- US stocks head for sharply lower open as markets are left reeling by Bear Stearns buyout
- Iran dismisses Western criticism of parliament vote won by conservatives
- Spears pal Lutfi to stay away from pop star at least 1 more month, his spokesman says
- Spears pal Lutfi to stay away from pop star at least 1 more month, his spokesman says
- CME to pay $3.4 billion in cash, $6.08 billion in stock for NY Merc parent Nymex Holdings
- CME to pay $3.4 billion in cash, $6.08 billion in stock for NY Merc parent Nymex Holdings
- Valencia plays Barcelona, Getafe faces Racing Santander in Copa del Rey semifinals
- Report: DBS sent e-mail to traders lifting ban on deals with Lehman
- Report: DBS sent e-mail to traders lifting ban on deals with Lehman
- Report: DBS sent e-mail to traders lifting ban on deals with Lehman
- Carlyle Capital shares fall after it says it will wind up, no money for shareholders
- Carlyle Capital shares fall after it says it will wind up, no money for shareholders
- EU sports ministers, Olympic committees strongly oppose boycott over Tibet
- Report: Oregon wineries crush record amount of wine grapes for third consecutive year
- Report: Oregon wineries crush record amount of wine grapes for third consecutive year
- Fuel shortages in China's south prompt diesel rationing for truckers
- Fuel shortages in China's south prompt diesel rationing for truckers
- Shares of Lehman Brothers tumble in premarket trading on report of deals banned with the bank
- India's benchmark stock index slides 6 percent on global credit worries
- Industrial gas company Linde expects 2008 earnings to outpace sales
- US trade deficit drops in 2006 from all-time high as higher exports offset soaring oil bill
- Clinton to give policy speech on Iraq as Republican McCain visits Baghdad
- EU suggests ways to combat sales tax fraud draining billions from government treasuries
- European, Asian markets tumble after JPMorgan agrees to buy Bear Stearns, fanning fears
- US trade deficit drops in 2006 from all-time high as higher exports offset soaring oil bill
- France honors WWI vets at funeral for last veteran
- Top IOC medical official says analysis of Beijing air quality finds some risk to athletes
- IMF chief says global financial crisis serious and worsening
- Bulgarian economy grew by 6.2 percent in 2007
- Bank of England injects funds into short-term money markets
- US trade deficit drops in 2006 from all-time high as higher exports offset soaring oil bill
- US stocks head for sharply lower open as markets are left reeling by Bear Stearns buyout
- Tibet governor promises leniency as death toll rises to 16, protests spread
- Putin warns government to keep an eye on strengthening ruble
- Concern about credit crisis leads US Fed to make rare weekend move
- After hitting new high, dollar falls back in European trading
- Sarkozy's team, weakened by electoral defeat, takes on economic changes
- Former Australian test player Bill Brown dies
- US industrial production falls by largest amount in 4 months
- In push for political unity, US vice president Cheney visits Iraq
- Australia says it will not support any Tibet-related boycott of Olympics
- Explosions rock Iraq's capital as McCain, Cheney visit
- UBS, European banks plunge on fears of deepening market crisis
- Oil prices plummet after rising to all-time high near US$112 as US dollar sinks
- US industrial production falls by largest amount in 4 months
- Stocks tumble in early trading as investors retreat following Bear Stearns buyout
- Albania government faces calls to quit as arms depot blast kills 11
- Britain's Brown says UK will hold future inquiry into Iraq war and aftermath
- Olmert: Israel to continue building in disputed east Jerusalem neighborhood
- Concern about credit crisis leads Fed to make rare weekend move
- India rests injured pacer Ishant Sharma for first two tests against South Africa
- Stocks fall sharply as markets are left reeling by Bear Stearns buyout
- US industrial production falls by largest amount in 4 months
- British Energy shares jump after it confirms it is in potential takeover talks
- Scotland names two rookies in squad for Croatia friendly
- German tourism company TUI to split off shipping operations
- Bush says US in `challenging times' economically, but administration `on top of the situation'
- Concern about credit crisis leads Fed to make rare weekend move
- Concern about credit crisis leads Fed to make rare weekend move
- CME to pay $9.5B in cash, stock for NY Mercantile Exchange parent
- Olmert: Israel to continue building in disputed east Jerusalem neighborhood
- Betis fan who attacked Athletic goalkeeper was angry at score
- Bush says US in `challenging times' economically, but administration `on top of the situation'
- Gianluca Nani named West Ham's first technical director
- Wall Street retreats as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- Britain's Brown says UK will hold future inquiry into Iraq war and aftermath
- Albania defense minister resigns after deadly depot blast
- Explosions rock Iraq's capital as McCain, Cheney visit
- Scotland names two rookies in squad for Croatia friendly
- Sarkozy government promises reinvigorated reforms after election rebuke
- Wall Street pares losses as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- German foreign minister criticizes bid to disband Turkish governing party
- Japan urges Peru to give disgraced former President Fujimori a fair trial
- Turkish Islamic-oriented party faces closure bid amid tensions with secularists
- 2.4 million magnetic Chinese-made toys recalled for risk of internal damage
- Oil prices plunge on concerns that the crisis facing Bear Stearns will widen
- Austria: Greek, Macedonian officials meet over name dispute
- Denmark names squad for friendly match against Czech Republic
- US Supreme Court turns down Microsoft's appeal of Novell's antitrust lawsuit
- Rafael Tufino, one of Puerto Rico's best known painters, dies at 85
- Wilbur Ross to pay $1.1B for H&R Block's Option One
- Swiss company signs billion-dollar gas deal with Iran
- Israeli Prime Minister Olmert open to renewed talks with Syria over peace treaty
- Concern about credit crisis leads Fed to make rare weekend move
- After hitting new high, euro falls back in European trading
- Albania defense minister resigns after arms depot blast kills 11
- Muffins in, CD singles out of basket of "typical goods" that measures UK inflation
- Bush says US in `challenging times' economically, but administration `on top of the situation'
- Schoeman says IOC should stand up to China on human rights
- Shell president John Hofmeister to retire; executive VP Marvin E. Odum to take the job
- A new, new day dawns: Paterson plans to project optimism in inauguration as New York governor
- EU sports ministers, Olympic committees strongly oppose boycott over Tibet
- Cheney visits Iraq, pushes for political unity
- Number of delegates needed to win Democratic nomination drops by 1
- Treasurys rally in wake of Bear Stearns fire sale; market sees a full point rate cut Tuesday
- Clinton to give policy speech on Iraq as Republican McCain visits Baghdad
- Gebrselassie expects more athletes to bow out of Olympics because of air pollution
- France honors WWI vets at funeral for last veteran
- International Cricket Council elects Imtiaz Patel as new chief executive
- Israeli Prime Minister Olmert open to renewed talks with Syria over peace treaty
- Tibet governor promises leniency as death toll rises to 16, protests spread
- Court refuses to rule on betting agency case worth millions to Bundesliga
- Japan urges Peru to give disgraced former President Fujimori a fair trial
- ECB absent from central bank action in markets
- Splendor launches special promotion
- Pan Chiao organic supermart set up
- Hotel Royal Taipei features cherries nutritional banquet
- Penghu Islands to boost tourism
- Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei greets Marshall Islands prexy
- Westin's VR Garden Cafe in Tamshui opens
- Sidelines
- Marquez's corner criticizes judging in split decision loss
- Takahashi sets sights on victory at figure skating championships
- Rangers win Scottish League Cup final
- Corvo's hat-trick helps Hurricanes thrash Senators
- IOC chief 'very concerned' about Chinese crackdown in Tibet
- Dramatic putt helps Woods remain perfect
- Rockets juggernaut rolls over Lakers
- Nuggets lay waste to Sonics 168-116
- England beats New Zealand by 126 runs in 2nd test
- Friberg holds off Tseng in Mexico for Tour title
- Roddick throws tantrum in loss at Indian Wells
- Siemens management issues US$1.4 billion profit warning
- Taiex dives amid Wall Street woes
- Weak dollar pushes prices for crude oil to new high
- Asian markets tumble after JPMorgan agrees to buy Bear Stearns
- Greenback slumps below 96 yen in Asia
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- Alitalia unions, politicians attack bid over Air France
- Soaring grain prices to worsen North Korea woes, group says
- China has more Internet users than America, Google reveals
- Ex-Fed chief says market crisis worst since World War II
- Japan struggles to announce nominee to fill BOJ chief post
- Workers' benefits identified as key to keep talent
- Bear Stearns staff fear for jobs
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- Allergy symptoms lead to poor quality of sleep, study says
- New method finds networks of genes behind obesity
- Biologist catches fish he released in 1983
- Pet dogs become fashion accessories among rich Chinese
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- McCartney, Mills head to court for divorce settlement
- Bana gets into the royal head of Henry
- Underwear to the rescue for flabby Japanese women
- Internet changing journalism, but not in ways as expected
- World sanitation goals slip but mother nature can help
- New vodka for ladies gives Russian doctors a headache
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- Lawyer says alleged arms dealer detained in Thailand is innocent
- Australian carbon trading scheme expected to take place by 2010
- Cheney visits Iraq, aims to promote political progress
- Sarkozy's party suffers defeats in local elections
- Ethiopian marathon runner puts smoggy Beijing on spot
- Taiwan's defender or China's mark
- Many ruling party members want to defect, Anwar claims
- Pakistan's allies fear showdown between leader and government
- Attack near NATO convoy kills 3 Afghans
- PRC official says Lhasa death toll at 16
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- GIO establishes media center for foreign press covering election
- Beijing bars Taiwanese media from joining conference on Tibet
- Foundation leader calls for candidates to speak for Tibet
- Ma condemns China over Tibet crackdown
- Survey shows most workers not concerned about election
- Economic policy seen vital to win vote
- Hsieh advises parties to stop smear tactics
- Unnamed source says Ma still holds U.S. residency
- MOE apologizes for remarks made over Ma's family
- Gold prices surge to record high in Asian trading as dollar plunges
- U.N., NATO troops clash with Kosovo Serbs
- EU lawmakers express support for Taiwan
- UN rejects letter to support Taiwan's membership bid
- DPP lawmakers press criminal charges against KMT legislator for holding dual citizenship
- Ma pans Wen for 'snobbish' remarks over Taiwan's UN bid referendums
- Chinese premier says protesters in Tibet are against Olympics
- Ma's threat to boycott Beijing Olympics reckless: Hsieh
- Russian steelmaker Severstal reports 33 percent rise in profit for last year
- Russian steelmaker Severstal reports 33 percent rise in profit for last year
- Olympic rower Steve Redgrave to run in London leg of Beijing torch relay
- Alitalia shares tumble following OK to Air France-KLM bid
- Wall Street pares losses as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- Wall Street pares losses as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- Kenyan president, opposition leader call for emergency funds; politicians linked to violence
- A list of winners at the 2nd Asian Film Awards
- A list of winners at the 2nd Asian Film Awards
- A list of winners at the 2nd Asian Film Awards
- Libyan leader praises Zimbabwe president Mugabe
- Oil prices plunge on concerns that the crisis facing Bear Stearns will widen
- Oil prices plunge on concerns that the crisis facing Bear Stearns will widen
- Shell president John Hofmeister to retire; executive VP Marvin Odum to take job
- Shell president John Hofmeister to retire; executive VP Marvin Odum to take job
- New New York governor set for swearing-in ceremony; Spitzer's resignation becomes official
- Iraq: Female suicide bomber kills 32 in Shiite holy city of Karbala
- Olmert: Israel to continue building in disputed east Jerusalem neighborhood
- Bill Clinton pushes back at notion he injected racial tension into presidential campaign
- Platini urges English soccer fans to oppose foreign owners
- Turkish Islamic-oriented party faces closure bid amid tensions with secularists
- China vows to protect its territory, blames Dalai Lama for attacks on embassies
- Euro hits US$1.59 for the first time, but then falls back
- Euro hits US$1.59 for the first time, but then falls back
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange owner to pay $9.4B in cash, stock for NY Mercantile Exchange owner
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange owner to pay $9.4B in cash, stock for NY Mercantile Exchange owner
- Albania defense minister resigns after arms depot blast kills 15
- Ronaldo disdains Pele's prediction that he's done playing soccer
- Iraq: Female suicide bomber kills 39 in Shiite holy city of Karbala
- Hungary set to repeal health and education fees
- Capello has to ponder Beckham recall against France
- Obama, Clinton say turmoil in financial markets show how weak is US economy
- Bolivia, Gazprom sign natural gas exploration deal
- Bolivia, Gazprom sign natural gas exploration deal
- South Korea's 'Secret Sunshine' wins big at 2nd Asian Film Awards
- EU nations to push DVB-H over other mobile TV standards
- South Korea's 'Secret Sunshine' wins big at 2nd Asian Film Awards
- South Korea's 'Secret Sunshine' wins big at 2nd Asian Film Awards
- British Energy shares jump after it confirms it is in potential takeover talks
- British Energy shares jump after it confirms it is in potential takeover talks
- US dollar down against most major currencies, gold climbs in European trading
- US dollar down against most major currencies, gold climbs in European trading
- International Cricket Council chooses Imtiaz Patel as new chief executive
- Pakistan's new parliament convenes with Bhutto in memory and Musharraf in sights
- Freire wins sixth stage of Tirreno-Adriatico, Cancellara retains overall lead
- Gianluca Nani named West Ham's first technical director
- Carlyle Capital shares fall after it says it will wind up, no money for shareholders
- Carlyle Capital shares fall after it says it will wind up, no money for shareholders
- New governor of NY sworn in following prostitution scandal that forced Spitzer resignation
- Mexico leftist party picks ex-mayor with hard-line stance against Calderon government
- Despite record year, Bundesliga warns teams of tough financial review again
- Failure to qualify for Olympics leaves Sanchez's future cloudy in Mexico
- Japan figure skaters looking for gold in men's and women's at worlds
- Sarkozy's team, weakened by electoral defeat, takes on economic changes
- China legislature ends session against backdrop of deadly protests aong Tibetans
- Goldman, Lehman earnings put spotlight back on financial strength of investment banks
- Goldman, Lehman earnings put spotlight back on financial strength of investment banks
- European, Asian markets tumble after JPMorgan agrees to buy Bear Stearns, fanning fears
- European, Asian markets tumble after JPMorgan agrees to buy Bear Stearns, fanning fears
- Chagaev expected to defend heavyweight title against Valuev on May 31
- Appeals court orders new trial for former Qwest CEO Nacchio over excluded testimony, evidence
- Appeals court orders new trial for former Qwest CEO Nacchio over excluded testimony, evidence
- As games approach, IOC resists pressure to speak out on Tibet, human rights issues in China
- UBS, European banks plunge on fears of deepening market crisis
- UBS, European banks plunge on fears of deepening market crisis
- Radiohead inviting fans to produce animated music video for any song from `In Rainbows' album
- Radiohead inviting fans to produce animated music video for any song from `In Rainbows' album
- New NY governor sworn in; becomes state's first black chief executive
- New York Times Co. will add 2 directors nominated by dissident investor to settle dispute
- New York Times Co. will add 2 directors nominated by dissident investor to settle dispute
- IOC expects Olympic torch relay to go through Tibet despite political unrest
- Olympic rower Steve Redgrave to run in London leg of Beijing torch relay
- China vows to protect territorial right over Tibet as deadline for surrender, leniency passes
- Spears ordered to pay $375,000 in Federline legal fees
- Spears ordered to pay $375,000 in Federline legal fees
- US Supreme Court turns down Microsoft's appeal of Novell's antitrust lawsuit
- US Supreme Court turns down Microsoft's appeal of Novell's antitrust lawsuit
- Police called in as man claims to have detonator for oxygen tank at Colorado hospital
- Copa Libertadores: Group leaders face tough away matches
- Chile agrees to play World Cup qualifier at Bolivia in altitude of La Paz
- Gay ex-governor says former aide's report of threesomes with his wife is true; wife denies it
- First billiard player accused of doping in Germany
- EU official: More rivalry for fewer resources will keep prices high, stunt growth
- EU official: More rivalry for fewer resources will keep prices high, stunt growth
- Obama urges middle class tax cut as he and Clinton criticize Bush's economic leadership
- Oil prices plunge on concerns that the crisis facing Bear Stearns will widen
- Oil prices plunge on concerns that the crisis facing Bear Stearns will widen
- Oil prices plunge on concerns that the crisis facing Bear Stearns will widen
- Oil prices plunge on concerns that the crisis facing Bear Stearns will widen
- Scientists hunting how to turn diabetes gene revolution into better care
- Televisa to distribute NBC's Telemundo content in Mexico
- Televisa to distribute NBC's Telemundo content in Mexico
- Clinton to give policy speech on Iraq as Republican McCain visits Baghdad
- Spears ordered to pay Federline $375,000 to cover his attorney fees in child-custody dispute
- Spears ordered to pay Federline $375,000 to cover his attorney fees in child-custody dispute
- Austria: Greek, Macedonian officials meet over name dispute
- Britain's Brown: Europe must press ahead with economic reforms
- Finmeccanica 2007 net profit drops 49 percent after one-off gain
- Finmeccanica 2007 net profit drops 49 percent after one-off gain
- Wall Street mixed in seesaw trading as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- Wall Street mixed in seesaw trading as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- US Supreme Court turns down Microsoft's appeal of Novell's antitrust lawsuit
- US Supreme Court turns down Microsoft's appeal of Novell's antitrust lawsuit
- Iraq: Female suicide bomber kills 42 in Shiite holy city of Karbala
- Citigroup announces layoff of 185 home equity sales workers
- Citigroup announces layoff of 185 home equity sales workers
- Alitalia shares tumble following OK to Air France-KLM bid
- Hungary repeals health and education fees
- Wall Street mixed in seesaw trading as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- Wall Street mixed in seesaw trading as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- International Paper buys Weyerhaeuser containerboard unit for $6B in cash
- International Paper buys Weyerhaeuser containerboard unit for $6B in cash
- Jankovic, Gasquet reach last 16 at Indian Wells
- Italy's economics minister approves Air France-KLM's offer for Alitalia
- Italy's economics minister approves Air France-KLM's offer for Alitalia
- Wall Street mixed in seesaw trading as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- Wall Street mixed in seesaw trading as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- Gold hits record-high after Bear Stearns buyout, dollar falls
- Swiss company signs billion-dollar gas deal with Iran
- Swiss company signs billion-dollar gas deal with Iran
- Wall Steet unlikely to bemoan passing of Bear Stearns, which made few friends over the years
- Wall Steet unlikely to bemoan passing of Bear Stearns, which made few friends over the years
- Wall Street mixed in seesaw trading as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- Wall Street mixed in seesaw trading as markets digest JPMorgan Chase buyout of Bear Stearns
- Italy's economics minister approves Air France-KLM's offer for Alitalia
- Italy's economics minister approves Air France-KLM's offer for Alitalia
- Bush meets with Irish prime minister on St. Patrick's Day in White House
- Federal Reserve taking rarely-used steps to steady shaky financial sector
- Houston Rockets put 22-game win streak on line against NBA's best team
- Delta pilots union tells Delta it has been unable to get a deal with Northwest counterparts
- Businessman, diplomat Roland Arnall dead in LA at 68
- Michigan leaders consider do-over Democratic primary
- `The 39 Steps' extends its Broadway stay by moving to another theater
- `The 39 Steps' extends its Broadway stay by moving to another theater
- Iraq: Female suicide bomber kills 43 in Shiite holy city of Karbala
- Growth hormones don't seem to boost strength, athletic performance, review of studies finds
- Dollar falls to new lows against against euro, yen
- Irish police release 4 BBC journalists without charge after ramming IRA dissidents' van
- Treasurys rally in wake of Bear Stearns fire sale; market sees a full point rate cut Tuesday
- Treasurys rally in wake of Bear Stearns fire sale; market sees a full point rate cut Tuesday
- Sean Combs denies report that his associates planned '94 Tupac attack
- Sean Combs denies report that his associates planned '94 Tupac attack
- US Olympic rider Darren Chiacchia in critical condition after fall
- Italy's economics minister approves Air France-KLM's offer for Alitalia
- Delta pilots tell Delta they have been unable to agree on seniority with Northwest pilots
- Democrats abandon plan for mail-in Florida primary re-do
- Jankovic, Bartoli, Gasquet, Blake reach last 16 at Indian Wells
- Industrial production falls by largest amount in 4 months
- Industrial production falls by largest amount in 4 months
- 'Who'-mongous box-office opening for animated Dr. Seuss movie
- 'Who'-mongous box-office opening for animated Dr. Seuss movie
- Sports ministers, Olympic committees oppose boycott of Beijing Games over Tibet
- Mariah Carey on her public image: `I understand that people think I am a ditzy moron'
- Mariah Carey on her public image: `I understand that people think I am a ditzy moron'
- Int'l Paper buys Weyerhaeuser containerboard unit for $6 billion
- Peru arrests 2 carrying US$150,000 over Ecuador border, suggests Venezuelan link
- Businessman, diplomat Roland Arnall dead in LA at 68
- Former Australian test player Bill Brown dies
- Coalition of liberals and labor to spend $150 million on November elections
- Madonna and Guy Ritchie have not split up, `remain happily married,' spokeswoman says
- Newcastle ends 4-match losing streak with 1-1 draw with Birmingham
- U.S. says Beijing Olympic boycott one of the `worst ideas ever conceived'
- Gary Busey apologizes for behavior on Oscar red carpet
- Florida Democrats abandon plan for mail-in primary redo
- Even Palestinians' beloved keffiyeh feels the heat of Chinese imports
- Pipelines unlocking bounty of Rocky Mountain's natural gas promise to even out national prices
- Wal-Mart does homework to lure Middle Eastern shoppers in Detroit-area store
- Online video ads expected to grow, but sites grapple with getting viewer notice without annoyance
- WHO: progress in fighting TB slowing down, threatening efforts to control disease
- Gay ex-governor says former aide's report of threesomes with his wife is true; wife denies it
- Businessman, diplomat Roland Arnall dead in LA at 68
- Nadal, Jankovic, Bartoli, Gasquet, Blake reach last 16 at Indian Wells
- Pakistan's parliament convenes taking aim at Musharraf but also facing its own challenges
- Sarkozy's team, weakened by electoral defeat, takes on economic changes
- Costa Rican politicians alarmed by possible link to Colombian rebels
- Insurers settle lawsuits over Philippines crash for $165 million
- China legislature ends session against backdrop of deadly protests in Tibet
- South Korea's 'Secret Sunshine' wins big at 2nd Asian Film Awards
- Cheney visits Iraq, pushes for political unity
- Seattle man who used file-sharing software to steal identities gets more than 4 years
- Democratic candidates sound warning on economy; McCain, in Iraq, says 'a lot more' needs doing
- Amazon.com says Windows Vista upgrades to post online Tuesday
- Clinton vows to help resolve Washington's complicated status with Puerto Rico
- Iraq: Female suicide bomber kills 43 in Shiite holy city of Karbala
- Malaysia PM finalizes Cabinet, will announce later Tuesday
- Maradona tops Bolivia's Morales in match celebrating high-altitude soccer
- Federal Reserve taking rarely-used steps to steady shaky financial sector
- Japan deadlocked over next central bank head amid global worries over markets, dollar
- Nadal, Davenport, Jankovic, Blake reach last 16 at Indian Wells
- Paulson, the hard-nosed Wall Street insider, winning praise for handling of credit crisis
- Paulson, the hard-nosed Wall Street insider, winning praise for handling of credit crisis
- Peruvians eat potato bread amid rising cost of wheat flour
- Peruvians eat potato bread amid rising cost of wheat flour
- Dwight Howard lifts Magic to 104-90 win over Cavaliers
- NHK TV: Government decides to nominate Tanami as next Bank of Japan governor.
- Premier says China faces inflation pressure and risk of drastic economic fluctuation
- Singapore Airlines flies the A380, the world's biggest jet, to London
- NHK TV: Government decides to nominate Tanami as next Bank of Japan governor.
- Premier says China faces inflation pressure and risk of drastic economic fluctuation
- Premier says China faces inflation pressure and risk of drastic economic fluctuation
- Obama tells war veterans he'll help with their grievances, but won't lower drinking age
- Musical director, principal guest conductor of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra renew contracts
- Musical director, principal guest conductor of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra renew contracts
- New Zealand tax officials correct blunder, economy back in black
- Wild take over first place in Northwest with 3-1 win over Avalanche
- Chinese premier accuses Dalai Lama of being behind Tibet protests
- Oil prices steady above US$106 a barrel after overnight plunge
- Malaysia PM finalizes Cabinet, will announce later Tuesday
- NHK TV: Government decides to nominate Tanami as next Bank of Japan governor.
- China legislature ends session against backdrop of deadly protests in Tibet
- Premier says China faces inflation pressure and risk of drastic economic fluctuation
- Nadal, Davenport, Ivanovic, Jankovic reach last 16 at Indian Wells
- Smile, Miley: Your Destiny is defunct, and Hope is lost
- Premier says China faces inflation pressure and risk of drastic economic fluctuation
- Dwight Howard lifts Magic to 104-90 win over Cavaliers
- China premier says the situaion in Lhasa is basically normal
- Asian Tour objects to Australian push to set up rival tour
- Oil prices steady above US$106 a barrel after overnight plunge
- Wal-Mart's latest green store cuts energy use up to 45 percent
- Florida Democrats abandon plan for mail-in primary redo
- Hours after swearing in, new NY governor admits to own adultery, newspaper reports
- Peruvians eat potato bread amid rising cost of wheat flour
- Air China says 2007 net profit jumped 57 pct on stronger yuan, investment earnings
- Henrik Sedin scores twice off brother Daniel's rebounds in Canucks' 3-1 victory over Coyotes
- Naked man accused of causing thousands in damage to Pennsylvania hotel and grocery store
- Man says he will auction his life _ house, car, job and friends _ online
- Naked man accused of causing thousands in damage to Pennsylvania hotel and grocery store
- Naked man accused of causing thousands in damage to Pennsylvania hotel and grocery store
- Premier says China faces inflation pressure and risk of drastic economic fluctuation
- Police in Colorado shoot and kill man in hospital who claimed to have detonator on oxygen tank
- Delta pilots can't agree on seniority with Northwest pilots
- Malaysia PM announces new streamlined Cabinet
- Fed poised to cut rates aggressively as it combats weak economy and severe credit crisis
- Fed poised to cut rates aggressively as it combats weak economy and severe credit crisis
- South Korean financial regulator says Bear Stearns losses limited; exposure totals US$433 mln
- South Korean financial regulator says Bear Stearns losses limited; exposure totals US$433 mln
- China's premier says Taiwan's UN bid raises tensions in Asia-Pacific region
- As economy sags, Bush plays cheerleader and says everything will be fine in the long run
- Government nominates Tanami as next Bank of Japan governor
- Singapore Airlines flies the A380, the world's biggest jet, to London
- Belgian political parties agree on new national government
- Iraq: Female suicide bomber kills 49 in Shiite holy city of Karbala
- Taiwan's Ma threatens Olympic boycott over China crackdown in Tibet
- Belgian political parties end 9-month crisis, agree on new national government
- Wal-Mart to buy rest of money-losing Japanese retail chain Seiyu
- South Korea seeks to stabilize consumer prices after currency plunge
- Malaysia's revamped Cabinet brings 17 new faces to boost credibility after poll debacle
- Oil prices steady above US$106 a barrel after overnight plunge
- Pakistan: Bhutto's party names candidates for National Assembly speaker, deputy
- Pakistan stock exchange index drops 3.6 percent in early Tuesday trading
- Cheney: Mideast could remain place of 'stagnation, resentment and violence ready for export'
- Australian teams have chance to control their groups in Asian Champions League
- Dollar falls against yen, euro in Asia ahead of Fed meeting, expected US rate cut
- Jackie Chan, Jet Li to collaborate on 2nd movie after filming of 'The Forbidden Kingdom'
- Nadal, Davenport, Ivanovic, Jankovic reach last 16 at Indian Wells
- Financial Times report: Northern Rock to cut nearly one-third of staff
- Malaysia's revamped Cabinet brings 16 new faces to boost credibility after poll debacle
- Obama to speak out on race in effort to defuse controversy over pastor's remarks
- North Korea's No. 2 leader embarks on African trip
- Hugo Boss chairman to step down at end of June
- Chinese premier says protesters in Tibet are against Olympics
- China's ICBC, South African partner launch US$1 billion investment fund for oil, minerals
- Pakistan: Bhutto's party names candidates for National Assembly speaker, deputy
- Police say suspected separatists kill 11 workers in India's troubled northeast
- Putin, Medvedev set positive tone as US-Russia prepare for talks on missile defense
- Malaysian watchdog claims fraud bars opposition from taking power, demands reforms
- Court frees trader at center of Societe Generale scandal
- Tokyo stocks rebound to break 3-day losing streak
- Asashoryu keeps sole lead at Spring sumo at 10-0
- Euro rises against dollar, but is still short of record high
- Siemens shares rise 5 percent after Monday's plunge
- Dell CEO says Asia Pacific, Japan business growing fast
- Goya's somber etchings shine in Paris exhibition
- China housing prices rise sharply in February, adding to jump in living costs
- Belgian political parties end 9-month crisis, agree on new national government
- Despite dwindling numbers, young US Republicans stand up for their conservative ideals
- UK consumer price inflation hits 2.5 percent in year to February
- Court frees trader at center of Societe Generale scandal
- Poll shows Britain's ruling Labour Party trails opposition Conservatives by 13 points
- Hong Kong's key stock index gains 1.4 percent a day after sharp sell-off
- Northern Rock to cut nearly one-third of staff and reduce asset base by half
- Chinese civil rights activist goes on trial on subversion charge
- China orders banks to raise reserves to slow fast lending growth, avert debt crisis
- Court orders release of trader at center of Societe Generale scandal
- Government nominates Tanami as next Bank of Japan governor
- Bertelsmann mulls sale of its global book, music club business
- Northern Rock to cut nearly one-third of staff and reduce asset base by half
- China's premier denounces protests, Dalai Lama says he may resign as Tibet's political leader
- Malaysia ruling party lets Mahathir son off the hook for asking PM to resign
- Enough already! Uncomfortable topics broached at Chinese premier's news conference
- EU and U.S. to look at how airline alliances affect prices for trans-Atlantic travel
- World markets mostly rise ahead of US central bank decision on interest rates
- BSkyB secures 3-year agreement to show most Champions League matches from 2009
- Misys shares surge as much as 20 percent on merger news
- Cheney: Mideast could remain place of 'stagnation, resentment and violence ready for export'
- Zimbabwe opposition demands electronic voters' roll, saying errors could allow rigging
- Fed poised to cut rates aggressively as it combats weak economy and severe credit crisis
- UK consumer price inflation hits 2.5 percent in year to February
- Ohio chemistry professor warns that plastic Easter eggs might have toxic lead levels
- Premier says China faces inflation pressure and risk of drastic economic fluctuation
- BMW CEO: Pretax profit to rise in 2008 on higher sales, better currency hedging
- Oil prices regain some losses after overnight plunge
- US dollar down, gold falls in European morning trading
- Hutchison Telecom reports 2007 profit grows more than 300-fold on sale of Indian unit
- Hutchison Telecom reports 2007 profit grows more than 300-fold on sale of Indian unit
- Hutchison Telecom reports 2007 profit grows more than 300-fold on sale of Indian unit
- Fed poised to cut rates aggressively as it combats weak economy and severe credit crisis
- Fed poised to cut rates aggressively as it combats weak economy and severe credit crisis
- EU says it is concerned by sliding US economy, credit crisis
- EU says it is concerned by sliding US economy, credit crisis
- Abu Dhabi lays out investment principles for its government-run wealth funds
- Abu Dhabi lays out investment principles for its government-run wealth funds
- Indian shares end flat, losses in steel, bank stocks offset gains in property company DLF
- Fed poised to cut rates aggressively as it combats weak economy and severe credit crisis
- Fed poised to cut rates aggressively as it combats weak economy and severe credit crisis
- Putin, Medvedev set positive tone as US-Russia prepare for talks on missile defense
- Inter looking to calm tensions for visit to Genoa and league scoring leader Borriello
- Lehman Brothers earns $489 million during first quarter, beating analyst expectations
- Lehman Brothers earns $489 million during first quarter, beating analyst expectations
- Northern Rock to cut nearly one-third of staff and reduce asset base by half
- Northern Rock to cut nearly one-third of staff and reduce asset base by half
- Wholesale prices in US rise with core inflation up at fastest pace in 15 months
- Wholesale prices in US rise with core inflation up at fastest pace in 15 months
- German retailer Metro's 4th-quarter profit rises, annual result slips
- German retailer Metro's 4th-quarter profit rises, annual result slips
- Indonesia announces closure of Adam Air, citing safety concerns
- Obama to speak out on race in effort to defuse controversy over pastor's remarks
- Wholesale prices rise in US with core inflation up at fastest pace in 15 months
- Wholesale prices rise in US with core inflation up at fastest pace in 15 months
- Malaysia's revamped Cabinet brings 16 new faces to boost credibility after poll debacle
- US stocks head for higher open after Lehman, Goldman beat estimates; Fed rate cut expected
- US stocks head for higher open after Lehman, Goldman beat estimates; Fed rate cut expected
- Workers painstakingly uncover rare mummified dinosaur found in North Dakota
- Workers painstakingly uncover rare mummified dinosaur found in North Dakota
- Chinese aluminum giant Chinalco says net profit falls 14 pct in 2007 due to lower prices
- Chinese aluminum giant Chinalco says net profit falls 14 pct in 2007 due to lower prices
- Chinese aluminum giant Chinalco says net profit falls 14 pct in 2007 due to lower prices
- Agent says "English Patient" director Anthony Minghella has died
- Agent says "English Patient" director Anthony Minghella has died
- Wholesale prices rise in US with core inflation up at fastest pace in 15 months
- Wholesale prices rise in US with core inflation up at fastest pace in 15 months
- World markets mostly rise ahead of US central bank decision on interest rates
- Agent says 'English Patient' director Anthony Minghella has died
- Agent says 'English Patient' director Anthony Minghella has died
- World markets mostly rise ahead of US central bank decision on interest rates
- World markets mostly rise ahead of US central bank decision on interest rates
- Fed poised to cut rates aggressively as it combats weak economy and severe credit crisis
- Fed poised to cut rates aggressively as it combats weak economy and severe credit crisis
- Malaysia ruling party lets Mahathir's son off the hook for asking prime minister to resign
- Yahoo expects to double operating cash flow and achieve $8.8B in revenue by 2010
- Yahoo expects to double operating cash flow and achieve $8.8B in revenue by 2010
- Reebok paying record $1 million fine for recalled bracelets that contained toxic lead levels
- Reebok paying record $1 million fine for recalled bracelets that contained toxic lead levels
- Manchester United, Chelsea aim to punish Arsenal for poor form in league
- China's Citic Securities calls off Bear Stearns investment deal, partnership
- China's Citic Securities calls off Bear Stearns investment deal, partnership
- China's Citic Securities calls off Bear Stearns investment deal, partnership
- Wholesale prices rise with core inflation up at fastest pace in 15 months
- Wholesale prices rise with core inflation up at fastest pace in 15 months
- UK judge cancels order to freeze PdVSA assets in ruling against ExxonMobil
- UK judge cancels order to freeze PdVSA assets in ruling against ExxonMobil
- Lehman Brothers earns $489 million during first quarter, beating analyst expectations
- Lehman Brothers earns $489 million during first quarter, beating analyst expectations
- Slovak unemployment rate drops to 7.84 percent in February
- Slovak unemployment rate drops to 7.84 percent in February
- Agent says 'English Patient' director Anthony Minghella has died
- Agent says 'English Patient' director Anthony Minghella has died
- US stocks rise after Lehman, Goldman beat estimates; market expects big Fed rate cut
- US stocks rise after Lehman, Goldman beat estimates; market expects big Fed rate cut
- Indonesia shuts down Adam Air, citing safety concerns
- 50-hour "Danny Boy" marathon in a Michigan cafe to set a record has come to a close
- 50-hour "Danny Boy" marathon in a Michigan cafe to set a record has come to a close
- Alitalia shares continue to slide ahead of Air France-KLM talks with Italian unions
- Japan's largest opposition to reject Tanami as next Bank of Japan governor
- Japan's largest opposition to reject Tanami as next Bank of Japan governor
- US stocks rise after Lehman, Goldman beat estimates; market expects big Fed rate cut
- US stocks rise after Lehman, Goldman beat estimates; market expects big Fed rate cut
- Slovakia plans to expand the Bratislava international airport
- Slovakia plans to expand the Bratislava international airport
- Roche agrees to judge's conditions for selling anemia drug Mircera
- Roche agrees to judge's conditions for selling anemia drug Mircera
- Klochkova fails to qualify for final of 400 individual medley at European Championships
- Bond insurer Ambac Financial says its has 'limited' exposure to Bear Stearns
- Bond insurer Ambac Financial says its has 'limited' exposure to Bear Stearns
- Japan baseball looking to fight global warming with shorter games
- Stocks rise after Lehman, Goldman beat estimates; market expects big Fed rate cut
- Stocks rise after Lehman, Goldman beat estimates; market expects big Fed rate cut
- Bertelsmann mulls sale of its global book, music club business
- Bertelsmann mulls sale of its global book, music club business
- Obama to speak out on race in effort to defuse controversy over pastor's remarks
- Domenech close to deciding France squad for European Championship
- UBS chairman takes 90 percent cut, still makes $2.5 million
- 192-nation trade meeting to study booming China, India; rich world protectionism
- Thousands of Greek workers strike over draft pension reforms
- Inter looking to calm tensions for visit to Genoa and league scoring leader Borriello
- Oil prices regain some losses after overnight plunge
- Indonesia grounds low-cost carrier Adam Air, citing safety concerns
- Delta Air Lines to offer severance payouts to 30,000 employees; cut capacity by extra 5 pct
- Japan's largest opposition party to reject Tanami as next Bank of Japan governor
- Reebok paying record $1 million fine for recalled bracelets that contained toxic lead levels
- Clinton focuses on Puerto Rico _ and its delegates with primary on horizon
- Alitalia shares continue to slide ahead of Air France-KLM talks with Italian unions
- Euro rises against dollar, but still short of record high
- A380, world's biggest airplane, completes commercial flight from Singapore to London
- Obama condemns pastor's divisive remarks but says he cannot disown him
- Trader suspected in Societe Generale bank scandal leaves prison
- Oil rebounds as investors follow Wall Street higher and anticipate an interest rate cut
- Executives say fear about US economy may have cooled merger fever in airline industry
- Darrell Hair reinstated as test match umpire by ICC after completing rehabilitation program
- Obama confronts America's legacy of racial division
- Ford likely to announce Jaguar, Land Rover sale March 26
- A380, world's biggest airplane, completes commercial flight from Singapore to London
- Switzerland: 8 firms condemned in oil-for-food probe
- Sarkozy pushing ahead with reforms but adjusting image, government after French electoral loss
- PCCT to hold cricket games in Taichung
- Farglory to unveil the first Ipv6 digital housing
- Han-Hsien features biking vacation
- Caesar Park Taipei launches graduation party promotion
- Sunworld Dynasty Hotel offers Middle East exotic delicacies
- Six Shangri-La Hotels named to the 2008 'T+L 500' list
- Sake Kasu Spring Spree at Mihan Honke
- Sidelines
- Sedin scores 2 in Canucks' win over Coyotes
- Maradona tops Bolivia's Morales in high altitude game
- Celtics survive tough test from Spurs
- Asian Tour organization irked by 'Aussie invasion'
- Gatland says role in Lions tour would be a huge honor
- Owen equalizer gives Newcastle breathing space
- Top seeds reach last 16 at Indian Wells
- The best spots for playing golf in Mexico's Los Cabos
- Discovering a beloved opera's real-life sites in Rome
- Therapy becomes hot commodity
- Transport-related shares climb following PRC chief's remarks
- New fund set to invest in oil, minerals
- Oil eases from record highs
- Wall Street ends mixed in seesaw trading
- Bond drops amid speculation on closer relations with China
- Hong Kong may ditch dollar peg as currency drops, says Nomura
- In Brief
- Hong Kong jobless rate falls to 3.3%
- Putting customers to work, Nokia takes on the Internet
- If Bear Stearns staff is cut, tough U.S. job market awaits
- China to take 'forceful' steps on inflation, premier states
- Japan nominates Tanami as next BOJ governor
- Airbus jumbo jet makes Singapore-London debut
- French court ready to release trader in SocGen scandal
- Alzheimer's seen to claim millions of baby boomers
- Bond among people with similar beliefs shows on brain scan, researchers find
- Sleep problems found affecting women more
- Study says growth hormone have no benefit to athletes
- WHO reports India, China have most cases of tuberculosis
- In Brief
- Man to auction life after breakup
- McCartney agrees to pay US$50 million divorce deal
- 'Secret Sunshine' claims 3 honors at Asian Film Awards
- U.S. revelers wear green to celebrate Irish holiday
- Japan celebrates 1,000th birthday of beloved novel character
- Philippines' Islamic city proud to be different
- In Brief
- East Timor curfew relaxed, acting president announces
- Indonesia removes officials in wake of prosecutor's arrest
- Sunni parliamentary bloc boycotts Iraq conference
- Death toll reportedly increases to 52 after Shiite shrine attack
- Bush should be held responsible
- Tibet crisis exposes 'one-China' danger
- Attackers hurl grenade at a mosque in southern Thailand, wounding two
- Official says Vietnamese military to test bird flu vaccine on humans
- Prominent Chinese dissident on trial for subverting state power
- Kosovo wins recognition from Japan
- Badawi announces new streamlined Cabinet
- DPP accuses KMTcandidate Ma of involvement in bank scandal
- DPP lawmaker comes up with long list of Ma's misbehaviors
- Group in Taiwan continues to appeal for Tibet's freedom
- 'Paintings of the Passion' is a Methodist-Catholic exhibition
- U.S. education fair to be held at three venues in Taiwan
- Spring Splash music festival to begin March 28
- No unusual PLA actions detected, MND reports
- DPP caucus sues Lee for illegally having dual nationalities
- DPP candidate vows to handle referendum issue in proper way
- Fed set to cut rates to fight credit woes
- PRC says Tibet rioters aim to wreck Games; Wen hopes to resume cross-strait talks
- Ma may boycott Olympics if clash in Tibet worsens
- Hsieh pans Ma for `rash` Olympic boycott call
- Scientist who invented "virtual water" wins prize
- Poland's PM vows to overcome opposition to ratification of new EU treaty
- Delta to offer voluntary severance payouts to 30,000 employees; cut capacity by extra 5 pct.
- US says world watching how China handles Tibetan protests
- Oil rebounds as investors follow Wall Street higher and anticipate an interest rate cut
- Rotherham goes into administration and loses 10 points
- Bush raising money for Republican Party, pushing trade agenda in Florida
- Roche agrees to judge's conditions for selling anemia drug Mircera
- Workers painstakingly uncover rare mummified dinosaur found in North Dakota
- Belgian political parties end 9-month crisis, agree on new national government
- Actor Thomas Jane arrested on suspicion of driving drunk after being pulled over in California
- French lead after compulsory dance following costly fall by Americans
- US stocks rise after Lehman, Goldman beat estimates; market expects big Fed rate cut
- Ringleader of body parts scheme pleads guilty in NYC court
- Klochkova fails to qualify for final of 400 individual medley at European Championships
- Todt resigns as Ferrari CEO for 'special appointment' within racing department
- China says Dalai Lama trying to ruin Olympics; Tibetan leader calls for peace.
- Gary Busey apologizes for embracing Jennifer Garner on Oscar red carpet
- Fresh out of Iraq, US Sen. McCain warns against any hasty US troop withdrawal
- An odd pair parts: Petra the swan to be separated from swan-shaped boat
- An odd pair parts: Petra the swan to be separated from swan-shaped boat
- Yahoo releases rosy forecast to justify rejection of Microsoft bid
- MTV Movie Awards to go live _ again _ on June 1 with producer Mark Burnett at the helm
- U.S. presidential hopeful John McCain gets celebrity welcome in Jerusalem
- Swiss banking stocks rebound
- Obama seeks to defuse uproar over pastor, says U.S. racial problems must be aired
- Cancellara wins Tirreno-Adriatico; Chicchi takes final stage
- Oil rebounds as investors follow Wall Street higher and anticipate an interest rate cut
- French lead after compulsory dance following costly fall by Americans
- Venezuela praises British judge's ruling against asset freeze by Exxon Mobil
- Boeing protest says Air Force changed rules to favor Northrop/EADS team in $35B tanker award
- Gold futures gain on investors' expectations of big Federal Reserve rate cut
- China says Dalai Lama trying to ruin Olympics; IOC comments, Tibetan leader calls for peace.
- Rice, Gates fail to overcome Russian opposition to US missile defense plans in Europe
- Head of US-backed gas pipeline project says route can co-exist with Russian rival
- Microsoft posts free service pack for Windows Vista online
- China says Dalai Lama trying to ruin Olympics; Tibetan leader calls for peace.
- Busta Rhymes sentenced by judge in New York to 3 years' probation in ex-driver and fan assault
- NY governor admits affairs with several women; says no laws broken
- Fed aggressively cuts funds rate by three-fourths of a percentage point
- Wine taster's nose insured for millions by Lloyd's of London
- Fed aggressively cuts funds rate by three-fourths of a percentage point
- Free agent Vogel joins Blackburn
- Darrell Hair reinstated as test match umpire by ICC after completing rehabilitation program
- A380, world's biggest passenger jet, completes commercial flight from Singapore to London
- Text of Fed statement on rate cut
- Fed aggressively cuts funds rate by three-fourths of a percentage point
- NATO commander concerned over anti-Islam movie
- Stocks still up, but paring gains in response to smaller-than-expected rate cut from Fed
- Ford likely to announce Jaguar, Land Rover sale March 26
- Netherlands sets world record in women's 400 freestyle relay
- European stocks bounce back ahead of Fed move
- Yahoo releases rosy forecast to justify rejection of Microsoft bid
- Bush says the US government will provide more help if needed to revive the economy
- Microsoft posts free service pack for Windows Vista online
- University of Central Florida player dies after offseason conditioning drills on campus
- Roche agrees to judge's conditions for selling anemia drug Mircera
- Ringleader of body parts scheme pleads guilty in NYC court
- Uprising in Tibet surprises, exposes opposition to Dalai Lama among Tibetan exiles
- Excerpts of Obama's speech on racial divisions, pastors remarks
- Alitalia shares continue to slide as Air France-KLM meets with Italian unions
- Netherlands sets world record in women's 400 freestyle relay
- Venezuela praises British judge's ruling against asset freeze by Exxon Mobil
- Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen rejoins team for evaluation after heart surgery
- 18 states sue Abbott Laboratories for blocking generic versions of cholesterol drug
- Oil rebounds as the Fed cuts a key interest rate and Wall Street rallies
- Vital putts can overshadow Tiger Woods' shotmaking skills
- Fresh out of Iraq, US Sen. McCain warns against any hasty US troop withdrawal
- Fed aggressively cuts funds rate by three-fourths of a percentage point
- Stress-related gene may help explain who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder
- As economy sags, Bush plays cheerleader and says everything will be fine in the long run
- Inter looking to calm tensions for visit to Genoa and league scoring leader Borriello
- Netherlands sets world record in women's 400 freestyle relay
- Turkmenistan approves new law encouraging foreign investment
- Teenage striker Gai Assulin included in Israel squad for friendly against Chile
- FAA to check maintenance records at all US airlines after Southwest missed safety inspections
- Wall Street storms higher after three-quarter-point rate cut from Fed, investment bank profits
- Buddha sculpture sells for $14.3 million at NYC auction
- Sea ice builds in Arctic, but US scientists say it is new thin ice, likely to melt away later
- Wanna rock? Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French wants Barack, and he's rerecorded anthem
- Wall Street darts higher after three-quarter-point rate cut from Fed, investment bank profits
- MLB Players Union will investigate why no contract offers for Barry Bonds
- Boeing says protest faces uphill slog, slams Air Force for fixing rules to favor Northrop/EADS
- UK consumer price inflation hits 2.5 percent in year to February
- Oil rebounds as the Fed cuts a key interest rate and Wall Street rallies
- Betis stadium closed for 2 games after fan hit opposing goalkeeper with a bottle
- Canadian National Railway facing charges after 2005 oil spill that fouled Alberta lake
- NYC autopsy: Heart problems caused Shay's Olympic trials death
- Wall Street darts higher after three-quarter-point rate cut from Fed, investment bank profits
- Buick touts design resurgence with new concept, ads starring Tiger Woods
- Venezuela's state-run oil company begins demanding payment in euros as US dollar weakens
- Gold futures plunge after Federal Reserve rate cut, but analysts predict rally will resume
- French president adds six new junior ministers to Cabinet
- Message of Obama's provocative pastor was forged in the civil rights movement
- US Treasury could profit from $30 billion support of Bear Stearns, though it's unlikely
- Daniela Hantuchova beats Sania Mirza to make quarters; David Nalbandian battles on
- Analysis: Fed's bold moves could have psychological risks
- Andy Williams getting Ella Award for humanitarian efforts
- University of Central Florida player dies after offseason conditioning drills on campus
- Cheney gets Iraqis on board with new US-Iraq agreement that extends beyond Bush
- Bush says if more action is needed to stimulate economy, 'we'll take it'
- Information firm cuts forecast for 2008 US auto sales
- German Cup: Dortmund beats Jena 3-0 to reach final
- Exhausted Montoya heads for much-needed break in Colombia
- Dovish Israeli Meretz Party chooses veteran lawmaker as its new leader
- Calls mount in Europe for VIPs to boycott Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony
- Defender Michel dos Reis Santana released from Fortaleza for positive doping test
- Ireland's anti-terror court charges 4 men with membership in IRA dissident group
- Venezuela praises British judge's ruling against Exxon Mobil asset freeze
- Message of Obama's provocative pastor was forged in the civil rights movement
- Roger Federer breezes into 4th round, Daniela Hantuchova beats Sania Mirza to make quarters
- Betancourt's husband asks Chilean president to help free Colombian hostage
- Judge sides with US yacht club in America's Cup dispute
- Fed cuts rates in most aggressive action in quarter-century; Wall Street surges
- Investment banks soar on Goldman Sachs, Lehman Bros. earnings; executives offer more openness
- Adobe first quarter profit rises 52 percent, beats expectations, but forecast remains same
- Microsoft and Intel join U of Calif. and U. of Illinois to push parallel computing
- Any efforts to stop sale of Bear Stearns, boost price may be in vain, analysts say
- Canada chooses former All Black Kieran Crowley as coach
- Ford workers must decide to stay or go as deadline approaches
- China's Zhang Dan and Zhang Ho lead pairs after short; French lead after compulsory dance
- Mexico marks oil nationalization anniversary with country divided over reforms
- Oosthuizen hopeful of a special delivery
- Dow Jones Newswires to distribute news from Agence France-Presse, unwinds deal with AP
- Costs rise for 2010 World Cup in South Africa
- Exhausted Montoya heads for much-needed break in Colombia
- Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke dies at 90 in Sri Lanka, aide says
- 'English Patient' director Anthony Minghella dies at 54
- Jewish seminary, first to train rabbis for all traditions, to graduate inaugural class
- New NY governor admits affairs years ago, including with state worker; says no laws broken
- International human rights commission files 'dirty-war' complaint against Mexico
- International Rugby Coaching Changes
- 'Girls Gone Wild' founder says Spitzer call girl was in video archives; pulls $1 million offer
- John McCain visits Israel to shore up Jewish support for his White House bid
- SEC hasn't ruled out possible legal action over statements by Bear Stearns before takeover
- Federal judge tosses out California challenge to abortion law protecting doctors
- Biotech exec. charged with improperly marketing drug at his former company
- New Charges Brought Against Ex-KPMG Partner Pfaff
- Halle Berry names her newborn daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry, her spokeswoman says
- Mitsubishi tests US reaction to small, all-electric car with 80-mile range
- Visa prices IPO at $44 per share, raising nearly $18 billion
- Credit market shaking plans for 2 projects on Las Vegas Strip
- Bush says he has no doubts about US invasion of Iraq as war enters its sixth year
- Davis Cup: Hewitt, Guccione among Australia team to take on Thailand
- Airwaves auction sets record, but public safety network in jeopardy
- Obama seeks to cap uproar over preacher, regain momentum with major speech on race
- Adobe first quarter profit rises 52 percent, beats expectations, but forecast remains same
- IOC president Rogge declines comment on Tibet violence while visiting Barbados
- Spears' friend Lutfi objects to court commissioner
- Copa Libertadores: Estudiantes beats Danubio 2-0
- Executives say fear about economy may have cooled merger fever in airline industry
- 18 states sue Abbott Labs, French company for blocking generic competition
- New Facebook features let users bar some of their "friends" from seeing parts of their pages
- Goldman Sachs' names Kostin US investment strategist as Cohen tackles broader investing issues
- Boeing says protest faces uphill slog, slams Air Force for fixing rules to favor Northrop/EADS
- Roger Federer breezes into 4th round, Maria Sharapova escapes 4th round at Indian Wells
- Microsoft posts free service pack for Windows Vista online, reviews mixed
- U.S. power plant greenhouse gas emissions increased by 3 percent in 2007
- Ford marketing chief says new efforts are helping sales
- Japan central bank nominee faces likely rejection in parliament
- Some Michigan Democrats may not get to vote in second primary, Clinton to campaign in Michigan
- Obama seeks to cap uproar over preacher, regain momentum with major speech on race
- Bench warrant issued for Shia LaBeouf after he fails to appear in court on smoking charge
- International human rights commission files 'dirty-war' complaint against Mexico
- Van Dyke marks 'Poppins' reunion with 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'
- NATO commander concerned over anti-Islam movie's effects in Afganistan
- Ivan Dixon, who played Kinchloe on 'Hogan's Heroes,' dies in North Carolina at 76
- Uprising in Tibet surprises, exposes opposition to Dalai Lama among Tibetan exiles
- Clinton discusses Iraq war with young vets, gets Rep. John Murtha's endorsement
- Oil prices fall below US$109 a barrel after steep rise overnight
- D.C. United scores 4 goals in the second half to advance in CONCACAF Champions Cup
- Mexico marks oil nationalization anniversary amid heated debate over reforms
- Government announcing plan to ease capital restraints on Fannie, Freddie
- Iraqi reconciliation conference stumbles on sectarian divisions
- Avery and Rangers cool off Crosby-less Penguins, 5-2
- Copa Libertadores: Audax Italiano beats Colombia's Atletico Nacional 1-0
- Japan's upper house of parliament rejects nomination of former bureaucrat Tanami as BOJ chief
- Copa Libertadores: Cruzeiro and Caracas draw 1-1, Brazilian team still leads Group 1
- Copa Libertadores: Estudiantes, Cruzeiro lead groups, Audax finally wins
- Bogut, Mills named to 33-man Olympic training squad
- Roger Federer breezes into 4th round, Maria Sharapova escapes 4th round at Indian Wells
- Asian stocks advance after Fed cut, Wall Street rally, solid earnings from investment banks
- Prime Minister says China has not complained about Australia's foreign investment rules
- Asian stocks advance after Fed cut, Wall Street rally, solid earnings from investment banks
- Obama seeks to cap uproar over preacher, regain momentum with major speech on race
- Beijing Olympics face another problem in run-up to the games _ too many squat toilets
- Report: Hollywood production relocates from China to Thailand
- Garnett, Pierce lead Celtics to 94-74 win over Houston, snapping Rockets' 22-game win streak
- Garnett down Houston 94-74 to snap Rockets' 22-game win streak
- Waddell to compete in double scull in Beijing
- Avery and Rangers cool off Crosby-less Penguins, 5-2
- Some Michigan Democrats may not get to vote in second primary, Clinton to campaign in Michigan
- New South Wales beats Victoria by 258 runs in Australian first-class final
- After St. Patrick's Day comes traditional Bag Day at Irish pub in Atlantic City
- After St. Patrick's Day comes traditional Bag Day at Irish pub in Atlantic City
- Visa IPO charges ahead despite economic worries, raising nearly $18B
- Nepal's central bank governor found guilty of corruption, fined and fired
- Garnett down Houston 94-74 to snap Rockets' 22-game win streak
- Met `Tristan' interrupted again, this time by set
- Clinton's first lady schedules being released to public
- Candidate contesting April election killed in southern Nepal
- Pakistan parliament set to elect first woman speaker
- Foreign charities hunker down in Pakistan after Islamic extremists target quake aid group
- Failure to contain bird flu in Indonesia increasing risk of pandemic
- Dollar falls in Asia on pessimism about US financial woes
- China Mobile says net profit rises 32 percent on strong subscriber growth in 2007
- Australian prime minister defends decision to exclude Japan from world trip
- Roger Federer breezes into 4th round, Maria Sharapova escapes 4th round at Indian Wells
- Asian stocks rise after Fed cut, Wall Street rally, solid earnings from investment banks
- Japan's upper house of parliament rejects former bureaucrat Tanami as Bank of Japan chief
- Toshiba takes US$666 million loss in HD DVD business this fiscal year
- Shia LeBeouf fails to light up courtroom with his presence to face unlawful smoking charge
- Japanese stocks rise as dollar stabilizes after US Fed's rate cut
- China says going to the top of Mount Everest still the highlight of the Olympic torch relay
- Nepal's central bank governor found guilty of corruption, fined and fired
- Australian Olympic athletes can speak freely on China and its human rights record
- Anwar's wife to be Malaysian opposition leader until he returns to politics
- easyJet warns that rising fuel costs will depress profits
- Malaysia's former trade minister says she was surprised at being dropped from Cabinet
- Oil prices fall below US$109 a barrel after steep rise overnight
- Euro holds strength against battered US dollar
- First reported case of rabbit fever in Thailand kills woman
- Bush speech at Pentagon marks five-year anniversary of Iraq invasion
- easyJet warns rising fuel costs will depress profits
- China says torch relay plans for Tibet unchanged despite recent violence
- BNP Paribas says it is no longer considering SocGen bid
- PetroChina says 2007 profits rise to US$20.5 billion amid global oil price boom
- Democrats turn attention to Iraq after Obama speaks out on U.S. racial divide
- Kimmie Meissner recovers lost confidence, faces tough field in Wednesday's short program
- Report: Kluft drops heptathlon to compete in long-jump and triple jump at Beijing
- South Korea's CEO-turned-president tells business leaders to call him anytime
- South Korea balks at expanding joint industrial zone in North without resolving nuclear row
- Asian stocks rise after Fed cut, Wall Street rally, solid earnings from investment banks
- Sony Ericsson warns of lower sales, pretax profit in first quarter
- Chinese shares rebound, tracking regional gains
- EU approves Deutsche Bahn's takeover of Spanish transport company Transfesa
- PetroChina says 2007 profit rises 2.3 pct to US$20.5 billion amid global oil price boom
- Asashoryu keeps sole lead at Spring sumo, Hakuho one win back
- Imperial Tobacco says trading currently in line with previous guidance
- Porsche reiterates goal to increase auto sales in fiscal 2008
- Japan forecasts $500 billion in costs to cut greenhouse gases 11 percent
- Toshiba takes US$666 million loss in HD DVD business this fiscal year
- Flights canceled, public services disrupted as Greeks stage nationwide general strike
- WHO says drug-resistant TB strains spreading in Asia-Pacific due to lack of lab facilities
- Toshiba lowers earnings forecast for fiscal year on HD DVD losses
- EU Court: Ryanair can use its voting rights in running of rival Aer Lingus
- Hong Kong stock index jumps 2.3 percent, Wall Street rally boosts sentiment
- Pakistan parliament elects first woman speaker
- Valentine says MLB in Tokyo timing is "ludicrous" for Japanese baseball
- Reports: Van Nistelrooy undergoes ankle surgery and could miss rest of Real Madrid's season
- Sick Van den Hoogenband out of 200 freestyle and may miss rest of Euro championships
- UN official says Bangladesh needs help in coping with global price rises
- UN official says Bangladesh needs help in coping with global price rises
- US liberals cheer voter enthusiasm, but worry about divisive Democratic convention
- Authorities say Tibet tourism to suffer temporary hit following protests
- Moldova's prime minister resigns
- Kouchner backtracks on idea for mini-boycott at Olympic opening ceremony
- PetroChina says 2007 profits up just 2.3 pct due to price controls amid strong sales
- Chinese shares rebound, tracking regional gains
- US dollar mostly lower, gold down in morning trading in Europe
- Arshavin dropped from Russia's squad for friendly against Romania
- British Airways increases stake in Iberia to more than 13 percent
- Malaysia PM denies claims of crisis in his party, says he will fight corruption
- Changchun Yatai, Adelaide United in scoreless draw in Asian Champions League
- Defending race champion charged with steroid importation
- US government announcing plan to ease capital restraints on Fannie, Freddie
- EU Court: Ryanair can use its voting rights in running of rival Aer Lingus
- Gamba Osaka comes from two-goal deficit to beat Chunnam Dragons 4-3
- Premier League club Birmingham raided by police investigating soccer corruption
- Democrats focus on how to end Iraq war after Obama speaks out on U.S. racial divide
- McCain says Palestinian president committed to making peace
- Japanese lawmakers reject 2nd nominee for central bank chief, leaving post vacant
- Oil prices fall below US$109 a barrel after steep rise overnight
- Flights canceled, public services disrupted as Greeks stage nationwide general strike
- Austrian coalition parties meet for `crisis' summit
- Sepahan falls to successive Champions League defeats, beaten 2-0 by Kuruvchi
- Indian shares climb, led by gains in software firms
- US stocks head for lower open after Tuesday's pop; Morgan Stanley beats estimates
- World stocks rise after Fed cut, Wall Street rally, solid earnings from banks
- Bush speech at Pentagon marks five-year anniversary of Iraq invasion
- Kashima Antlers get 15 goals in two games, thrashing Vietnam's Nam Dinh in Champions League
- Deutsche Telekom shares fall by 12 percent after T-Home outlook
- Danish premier condemns statements about Muslims by maverick Dutch lawmaker
- Valentine says MLB in Tokyo timing is "ludicrous" for Japanese baseball
- Discover's first quarter profit declines after selling its UK card business to Barclays
- Drexel University's student-run record label finding its groove
- Rights groups say little chance of free and fair elections in Zimbabwe
- Pakistan elects first female speaker as Musharraf opponents tighten grip
- NASDAQ OMX to open pan-European trading platform
- Morgan Stanley 1st-qtr profit slumps but beat expectations on strong equities, bond trading
- Athens demonstrators clash with riot police during general strike
- Euro zone exports to the US fell 3 percent last year on weak dollar
- Swiss foreign minister in headscarf on Iran visit provokes outcry at home
- London's FTSE-100 index down 54.0 points at 5551.8
- Government announces plan to ease capital restraints on Fannie, Freddie
- McCain says Palestinian president committed to making peace
- US stocks head for mostly flat open after Tuesday's pop; Morgan Stanley beats estimates
- Beijing Guoan equal top of Asian Champions League group after 4-2 win over Krung Thai Bank
- Ford chief Mulally says the automaker is prepared for expected US sales downturn
- Discover's first-quarter profit declines after selling its UK card business to Barclays
- Planned sale of Alitalia hanging in balance and talks continue in Rome
- Gurkha soldiers hand back medals to Britain in protest
- US stocks open higher after M. Stanley beats estimates; Fannie, Freddie to buy more mortgages
- Oil prices fall below US$107 a barrel after steep rise overnight
- US government announces plan to ease capital restraints on mortgage agencies
- Visa IPO charges ahead despite economic worries, raising nearly $18B
- US stocks open higher after M. Stanley beats estimates; Fannie, Freddie to buy more mortgages
- US stocks open higher after M. Stanley beats estimates; Fannie, Freddie to buy more mortgages
- Iraqi presidential council withdraws objection to provincial elections law
- Fidelity fund shareholders to vote on barring investments that could contribute to genocide
- Bush speech at Pentagon marks 5-year anniversary of Iraq invasion
- Japan appoints its first cartoon ambassador
- Athens demonstrators clash with riot police during general strike
- Austrian coalition parties meet for 'crisis' summit
- Russian opposition plans parallel parliament for excluded political parties
- Law firm settles price-fixing suit with Lufthansa for US$85 million
- Societe Generale shares plunge after BNP Paribas says it is no longer considering bid
- Kuerten given wild card to play at Monte Carlo Masters
- New crop of Pakistani lawmakers are richer, flashier and more secular
- Stocks nearly flat after rally; Fannie, Freddie to buy more mortgages, Morgan beats estimates
- Democrats focus on how to end Iraq war after Obama speaks out on U.S. racial divide
- Bush rejects US troop pullout in Iraq citing recent security gains
- Italian alpine skier Mirko Deflorian tests positive for cocaine
- Pohang beats Binh Duong 4-1 in Asian Champions League
- Morgan Stanley 1st-quarter profit slumps, but shows strong equities, bond trading
- Suspect in Argentine death squad killings of mid-70s extradited from Spain
- Hungary lowers GDP growth forecast; expects higher inflation in 2008
- Fortis to sell half of asset management arm to China's Ping An for euro2.15 billion
- Chrysler boss not banking on 2nd-half economic recovery for auto industry
- Moldova's prime minister resigns
- MF Global says rumors that it is in danger of running out of cash are 'without merit.'
- Ovechkin has goal, two assists to lift Capitals past Predators
- US government agrees to consider approving Gardasil use by women up to age 45
- UK financial regulator investigating whether traders have spread false rumors
- President Bush urges patience with Iraq as war enters 6th year
- Sinn Fein says Britain should have admitted guilt for Bloody Sunday, not set up 10-year probe
- Oil prices fall after government reports energy stockpiles are smaller than expected
- Visa shares soar more than 30 percent in stock market debut
- Report says Apple talking with record labels over giving iPod customers unlimited music bundle
- Tennis governing bodies agree to unify rules regarding line-calling replay system
- Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke dies at 90 in Sri Lanka
- McCain backs Israeli reprisals in Gaza, saying government must defend its people
- Obama: Iraq war emboldened enemies, jeopardized national security
- Adelaide United stay top of Asian Champions League group
- BMW Oracle Racing announces its team for next America's Cup
- Saipa defeats Al-Wasl 2-0 in Asian Champions League
- Bush urges patience with Iraq as war enters 6th year
- Oil prices fall after government reports demand for oil, gasoline appears to be weakening
- Liberals accuse Serb government stoking Kosovo violence for political gains
- Fidelity fund shareholders reject 'genocide-free' proposal on investments
- Dutch justice minister bemoans lack of transparency around Quran film
- Shane Williams named player of the tournament for helping Wales win Six Nations Grand Slam
- Late goals from Baga gives Chonburi 3-1 win over Melbourne in Champions League
- Iraq approves law paving way for provincial elections
- US drug agency identifies Heparin-like contaminant likely responsible for deaths
- Partner says U.S.-backed gas pipeline project better for Europe than Russian rival
- Fortis to sell half of asset management arm to China's Ping An for euro2.15 billion
- Judge approves Delphi executive bonuses, company's exclusive control of bankruptcy case
- Musharraf: Pakistan's future depends on economic growth, fighting militants
- Iraq delegation visits offshore lease sale in New Orleans
- George Clooney will screen his new `Leatherheads' movie in Kentucky next week
- Defending race champion charged with steroid importation
- Japanese lawmakers reject 2nd nominee for central bank chief, leaving post vacant
- INYS holds seminar at Yang Ming
- Grand Lisboa hosts lucky draw
- Aqua offers organic salad buffet
- New trade convention facility in Kaohsiung City inaugurated
- SIA's A380 flies to Tokyo from May 20
- Sidelines
- Kluft says she will not defend heptathlon gold in Beijing
- Woods aims to extend his winning streak at Doral
- Careless Penguins miss out on top spot
- Inzamam says he's 'disgusted' as umpire Hair gets reinstated
- Celtics snap Rockets' 22-game winning streak
- Federer through to 4th round at Indian Wells
- Original or not, this Hotel California certainly fits the bill
- Paris' most remarkable market streets
- Taiex up following Wall Street gains
- Visa set for biggest IPO in U.S.
- NT dollar gains on expectations rate gap to widen
- Yuan rises to highest against dollar since peg ended
- Dow Jones, Nasdaq rally after Fed reduces key rate
- Collapse of Bear Stearns casts shadow on New York economy
- In Brief
- China, South Korea expected to fuel travel demand in Asia
- Starbucks struggling to do better
- Reasons why young workers quit
- Shortage in food may lead to riots, scholars caution
- Taiwan builders to ask for higher subsidies to cover rising costs
- Water-saving 'super toilet' set to enter America market
- Tanami's BOJ nomination vetoed
- Fed slashes key rate, hoping to save U.S. from steep recession
- 'Virtual water' inventor wins prize
- Friendships on the job hard to work
- Nice guys don't finish last, Harvard research reveals
- Fishing nets seen threatening rare New Zealand dolphins
- In Brief
- Philippines warned 'crucifixion bad for health' ahead of Good Friday
- Sci-fi guru Clarke dies
- Feng shui masters, astrologists predict who will win vote
- Dutch right-wing anti-Islam film-maker refuses to be silenced
- Priest ministers to needs of Taiwan's migrant workers
- In Brief
- Children, woman among six Afghans killed in overnight U.S. raid, official says
- Clinton's schedules as first lady being released to public
- Japan minister says to raise Tibet concerns with China
- TV station workers in Sri Lanka suffer mysterious attacks
- Dismantling of Iraqi army haunts U.S. policy in region
- Importance of referendums
- Inmates riot at Kabul jail, nine wounded
- Pakistan parliament set to elect first woman speaker
- Enjoy Yilan County in one day
- Top aide of Malaysian prime minister quits
- Seoul speeds up acceptance of North Korean refugees
- Acceptance of Chinese diplomas remains a hot issue
- Taiwanese to be allowed to travel to China through Kinmen, Matsu
- Compagnie Marie Chouinard performs in Taiwan
- Two assassin suspects step forward to dismiss allegations
- KMT Ma's proposal to boycott Olympics draws fire from DPP
- Holy See breaks silence on Tibet
- Iraq war worth 'high cost in lives and treasure,' U.S. president says
- Lee Yuan-tseh voices his support for Hsieh
- Chen reiterates importance of referendum
- One China` may bring Taiwan fate worse than Tibet, says Hsieh
- Dalai Lama calls for international support to resolve Tibet issue
- President Chen warns against Taiwan becoming another Tibet
- Tibet protests puts pressure on Olympics sponsors, who don't want to anger China
- Taiwan businessmen returning home via mini links for vote
- AIT denies news report on Ma's green card validity
- Washington expects free, fair election in Taiwan: U.S. officials
- Former president says he is to vote for Hsieh
- Premier calls for intensified anti-vote-buying efforts
- International community paying close attention to Taiwan's election
- Human Rights Watch urges Nepal to stop crackdown on Tibetan protesters
- Hsieh suggests halting election to help Tibet
- MND declines to comment on U.S. aircraft carrier movement
- Two factors could lead to suspension of presidential poll: CEC
- Beijing suppression in Tibet will impact Taiwan voters: MAC chief
- Aflatoxin-contaminated peanut candy from Vietnam to be destroyed
- Ma denies promises of Cabinet positions
- Van Nistelrooy to have ankle surgery, could miss rest of Real Madrid's season
- Strong demand, higher prices boost General Mills 3rd-quarter profit
- EU Court: Ryanair can use its voting rights in running of rival Aer Lingus
- Scolari calls up Martins for first time in a year for Portugal's friendly against Greece
- Government enacts plan to ease capital restraints on Fannie, Freddie; goal is $200B infusion
- Cardiff wins legal action against loan debt
- Treasurys mixed after Fed's rate cut and plan for Fannie and Freddie to buy more mortgages
- Euro zone exports to the US fell 3 percent last year on weak dollar
- Obama says the Iraq war has made the US less secure, would pull out within 16 months
- Beenhakker names veteran Poland squad for friendly with US
- Oil prices fall after government reports demand for oil, gasoline appears to be weakening
- Air France-KLM chairman says company intends to relaunch Alitalia if deal goes through
- Bush urges patience with Iraq as war enters 6th year
- Adobe shares climb after strong demand for its software lift its 1Q profit by 52 pct
- New crop of Pakistani lawmakers are richer, flashier and more secular
- US dollar mostly lower, gold down in late trading in Europe
- More Europeans go online as broadband and mobile Internet take off
- Boston Red Sox refuse to take field over Japan trip payment dispute
- Another 150 tax evaders turn themselves in to German prosecutors
- Disclosed schedules show Clinton's day-to-day activities as first lady
- Producers announce new James Bond film to open in Britain on Oct. 31
- Judge approves Delphi exec bonuses, extends company's exclusive control of bankruptcy case
- McCain backs Israeli reprisals in Gaza, saying government must defend its people
- Georgian opposition supporters rally in front of U.S. Embassy
- Wall Street pulls back after big rally; Morgan Stanley beats estimates, reassures investors
- Delta pilots rejects arbitration with Northwest pilots to ease combination of the carriers
- McCain backs Israeli reprisals in Gaza, saying government must defend its people
- Ferrari aiming for quick turnaround after poor start to F1 season
- Clinton challenges Obama to back new primaries in Michigan, Florida
- UEFA postpones Albania match after FIFA suspension
- Pakistan elects first female speaker as Musharraf opponents tighten grip
- Austrian coalition parties meet for 'crisis' summit
- Kluft drops heptathlon to compete in Olympic long jump and triple jump
- Perrier-Jouet offers bubbly for billionaires at euro4,000 a bottle
- Myanmar monks call for boycott of religious exams to protest military rule
- Georgian opposition supporters rally in front of U.S. Embassy
- Former boxing champion Reggie Johnson indicted on theft charge involving summer camps
- Andretti Green subsidiary pondering purchase of Toronto Grand Prix
- Liberals cheer US voter enthusiasm, worry about divisive Democratic convention
- US airlines raise fuel surcharges on flights to Europe; costs climbing sharply
- Georgian president gets boost from Bush toward NATO membership
- Disclosed schedules show Clinton's day-to-day activities as first lady
- Oil prices fall after government reports demand for oil, gasoline appears to be weakening
- Turkish company says Iraq needs oil law for investment
- Iraq approves law paving way for provincial elections
- Inexperienced defenders called up for Brazil friendly in London
- Macy's to debut new spring lineup of celebrity ads
- Brown: Britain must adapt to threats of terrorism, climate change and failed states
- European stocks fall after volatile session with losses in telecoms and metals
- Discover's profit falls after UK card sale, setting aside $305.6M for loan losses
- Exiled Bangladeshi writer seeks medical counseling in Europe
- Kostner has slight lead over Mao Asada of Japan following women's short
- CNN's Anderson Cooper has cancerous mole removed from his face
- London's FTSE-100 index closes down 60.20 points at 5545.6
- London's FTSE-100 index closes down 60.20 points at 5545.6
- Pakhtakor rallies for 2-2 draw at Al-Gharafa in Asian Champions League
- Real Madrid striker Van Nistelrooy out at least six weeks after ankle surgery
- Chrysler, Ford say they're ready for further economic downturn
- Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad defeats Syrian namesake 1-0 in Asian Champions League
- Ex-Brocade HR chief sentenced, fined in options backdating case
- New crop of Pakistani lawmakers are richer, flashier and more secular
- Democrats trade barbs on Iraq war, primaries in Michigan and Florida
- UN: proposed Kenyan commission should aid prosecution of all guilty
- Al-Wahda salvages 2-2 draw with Al-Sadd in Asian Champions League
- Counterfeiting ring blamed for $2 million in bogus checks
- Gold plummets after lower-than-expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut
- Sony Ericsson warns of lower sales, pretax profit in first quarter
- New sedans face tough market as buyers choose smaller cars
- Brazil oil and gas production up 2.3 percent in February
- German state to expand museum that is home of Nazi's V rocket program
- McAleese: British queen's first visit to Republic of Ireland has moved 'significantly closer'
- April photo auction in NYC: Daguerreotypes to classic images
- Former tennis star Monica Seles writing memoir
- Kuwaiti emir dissolves parliament 'to preserve the nation'
- Tibet protests add to pressure on Olympics sponsors amid Darfur demands
- Oil prices fall after government reports demand for oil, gasoline appears to be weakening
- Medvedev calls for stronger civil society, pledges to combat corruption
- China's Olympic task: Put Tibet down quickly, return the focus to the games
- Cavic, Oen set European records at Euro swimming championships
- Former interim Palestinian president questioned over cell phone smuggling: Israel
- Deal on Doha could be near say presidents of Brazil and European Commission
- US presses Bangladesh's interim government to honor commitment to elections this year
- Starbucks switching to new automated espresso machine, returning to grinding beans in stores
- Chrysler, Ford, GM say they're ready for further economic downturn
- Asian Champions: Iraq's Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya 0 draws Al-Kuwait 0-0
- Hubble telescope detects methane molecule on far-off planet where water was found before
- Author Hugo Claus, writer of 'The Sorrow of Belgium,' dead at 78
- Wall Street pulls back after big rally; Morgan Stanley beats estimates, reassures investors
- Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Agnieszka Radwanska to reach semis
- Virginia sisters say eBay canceled Illinois corn flake auction for violating food policy
- Air France-KLM chairman says company intends to relaunch Alitalia if deal goes through
- Wall Street pulls back after big rally; Morgan Stanley beats estimates, reassures investors
- Oil prices fall after government reports demand for oil, gasoline appears to be weakening
- Nike says overseas sales, currency exchange rates help boost 3rd-quarter earnings 35 percent
- Wall Street pulls back after big rally; Morgan Stanley beats estimates, reassures investors
- Tiger's winning streak brings excitement, frustration
- Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Agnieszka Radwanska to reach semis
- Study: Surgery patients more likely to have problems if they receive older blood transfusions
- Asian Champions: Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli and Syria's Al-Karama draw 1-1
- Dollar rises after US Fed cuts interest rate for a sixth time to prop up economy
- Treasurys rally as investors reach for safety as global concerns rise ahead of holiday weekend
- Red Sox resolve pay dispute, end threatened boycott of spring training game, Japan trip
- Iraqi Oil Ministry: Contract signed with US company to expand Najaf refinery
- German Cup: Bayern Munich beats Wolfsburg 2-0 to reach final
- Getafe advances to second straight Copa del Rey final after 1-1 draw at Racing Santander
- Borriello scores late equalizer as Genoa holds 10-man Inter to 1-1 draw in Serie A
- U.S. businessman Sheldon Adelson wins damages from British newspaper
- Germans win pairs in world figure skating championships
- Amateur side Carquefou eliminates Marseille from French Cup
- British billionaire Joseph Lewis plans action to protect 8.4 pct Bear Stearns stake
- PSV maintains lead in Dutch league with 0-0 draw against Ajax
- American teen a star in Brazil's Under-20 squad
- Study: When it comes to food, men and women are from different planets
- Manchester United beats Bolton to go three points clear; Chelsea held 4-4 by Tottenham
- Borriello scores late equalizer as Genoa holds 10-man Inter to 1-1 draw in Serie A
- Tiger's winning streak brings excitement, frustration
- US Environmental Protection Agency turns tables, seeks documents from House of Representatives
- Dominican officials approve sale of ethanol-blended gasoline
- Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Agnieszka Radwanska to reach semis
- McCain arrives in London for meeting with Brown
- Germans win pairs in world figure skating championships
- Manchester United beats Bolton to go three points clear; Chelsea held 4-4 by Tottenham
- Beckham facing fight for place on England team even if Capello does pick him for France match
- Argentine farmers protest export tax hike for 7th day
- Plunge in oil, metal and gold prices drags down Toronto stock exchange and Canadian dollar
- Visa shares soar 28 percent in stock market debut
- Louisiana unveils African American Heritage Trail
- Bush defiantly defends high cost Iraq war, says `world is better' for it
- Atlanta by Peachtree: Use the famed street as key to the city
- Athens demonstrators clash with riot police during general strike
- Fact check: Bush equates Iraqi militants with al Qaida, claims uprising against bin Laden
- Colombian rebels deny Venezuelan funding
- South Africans galvanized to stop muggings on Table Mountain, Cape Town's tourist icon
- Baltimore hosts Festival of Maps
- Shia LaBeouf's pleads not guilty to unlawful smoking
- Eddie O'Sullivan resigns as Ireland rugby coach after back-to-back tournament flops
- Lawmakers back Benazir Bhutto loyalist as Pakistan's first female parliament speaker
- 24 retired police convicted of human rights violations in Chile
- Super 14 teams that adapt to new laws will challenge for title, says Canterbury halfback
- Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Agnieszka Radwanska to reach semis
- New crop of Pakistani lawmakers are flashier, more secular and not afraid to show off bling
- Fluminense beat Libertad 2-1 in Copa Libertadores.
- Schedules show Hillary Clinton was home on days when husband had sex with intern Lewinsky
- Report says Apple talking with record labels over giving iPod customers unlimited music bundle
- New York governor call girl in 'Girls Gone Wild' archives was 17
- Fortis to sell half of asset management arm to China's Ping An for euro2.15 billion
- Davis Cup: Nielsen returns to New Zealand team for Kuwait match
- Tibet protests puts pressure on Olympics sponsors, who don't want to anger China
- Hong Kong stock index plunges more than 4 percent in early trade
- Heat tie third-lowest total in NBA history in 96-54 loss to Raptors
- Blogging turns Japanese singer into star writer who gives voice to solitary women
- Oil prices fall below US$102 after US report shows oil, gasoline demand softening
- China's Shanghai Composite Index falls more than 6 percent on worries over US recession
- Hong Kong stock index plunges more than 4 percent in early trade
- Automotive X Prize will offer $10M for fuel-efficient vehicle
- Malaysia opposition rewards voters by canceling parking fines, free water
- Indian markets closed for two-day holiday; trade to resume Monday
- Umpire Hair plans to communicate better with players when he returns
- Asian markets tumble in early trade after overnight losses in the US
- Hong Kong stock index plunges more than 4 percent in early trade
- Nadal rallies to beat Tsonga in rematch of Australian Open semifinal
- Feds say counterfeiting ring used workers at Newark airport to steal checks in $2M scheme
- Copa Libertadores: Marcinho leads Flamengo to 2-0 win over Nacional
- US drug agency identifies contaminant in recalled blood thinner
- Drury and Dawes team to give Rangers 6th straight win over Devils
- SKorea to lift tariffs on grains, raw materials to fight inflation
- Jeremy Roenick gets 2 points, shootout winner in Sharks' 4-3 victory over Wild
- Wells scores 25 points to help Hornets beat Rockets 90-69
- Nadal rallies to beat Tsonga in rematch of Australian Open semifinal
- Aid group says North Korea's elite have had food rations cut amid serious shortages
- CONCACAF Champions: Mexico's Pachuca defeats Honduras' Motagua 1-0 in
- Darfur activist group says it plans Beijing protest during Olympics
- Cheney in Afghanistan to bolster government struggling with rising threats
- Oil prices drop, near mid-US$102 after US report shows oil, gasoline demand softening
- Former Taiwanese leader endorses Hsieh for president
- Japanese climber leaves for Everest in quest to become world's oldest climber, again
- Japanese climber leaves for Everest in quest to become world's oldest climber, again
- China's Shanghai Composite Index rebounds after hitting 9-month low
- Nordic paper maker Stora Enso warns of negative impact on 1Q profit due to rising wood costs
- Nordic paper maker Stora Enso warns of negative impact on 1Q profit due to rising wood costs
- Heads of major UK banks meeting Bank of England governor Thursday
- McCain meeting with Britain's Brown for talks on Iraq, climate change
- Ferrari fends off crisis talk ahead of Malaysian Grand Prix
- Astronauts gear up for 4th spacewalk to test repair technique for shuttle thermal tiles
- Euro slips against dollar to US$1.5585 in European trading
- US Vice President Cheney in Afghanistan to bolster government struggling with rising threats
- US senator Hagel's new book: Iraq invasion bungled by Bush administration `arrogance'
- Asian markets rebound from lows, end mixed after overnight losses on Wall Street
- Grand champions Asashoryu, Hakuho both upset at Spring sumo
- Divisions in US Federal Reserve make Bernanke's juggling act harder
- Irishman charged with laundering money from massive Belfast bank heist
- China's Shanghai Composite Index rebounds after hitting 9-month low
- Group pushes for release of 20,000 pages of Clinton's phone logs as US first lady
- Prince plans to challenge Malaysian P.M. for party leadership
- Analysis: Clinton schedules offer roadmap through high and lows as first lady
- Credit Suisse slashes 2007 profit forecast after internal probe
- Former Taiwanese leader endorses Hsieh for president
- Prince plans to challenge Malaysian prime minister for party leadership
- ECB to offer more liquidity to European banks to see them through Easter holidays
- Nordic Capital makes euro1 billion offer for Finland's Tietoenator
- Poland's president says he support adopting new EU treaty, says Warsaw will ratify it
- Hong Kong stock index plunges 3.5 percent, tracking Wall Street declines
- McCain meeting with Britain's Brown for talks on Iraq, climate change
- Explosion at Hamas training base kills two militants
- Olympic champion Yana Klochkova safely through 200 medley heats
- Ousted chief justice urges anti-Musharraf lawyers to continue struggle
- New Belgian government to be sworn in, ending deep political crisis
- Survivor of dramatic fall from airliner uses celebrity to campaign for Serbian reform
- "Man For All Seasons" actor Paul Scofield dies at 86
- Heavy security for British queen's major public event on Northern Ireland trip
- Court gives former Finnish NHL player Karalahti suspended sentence in drugs case
- Singapore Airlines to increase fuel surcharge on all flights
- Umpire Hair plans to communicate better with players when he returns
- Toyota to start sales of Prius, Camry, RAV4 in South Korea next year
- Cheney calls for continued NATO help in Afghanistan
- Former Taiwanese leader endorses Hsieh for president
- Oil prices drop near to US$100 after US report shows oil, gasoline demand softening
- German bank IKB says it expects more subprime-related losses, trading halted
- Bryan Robson rejoins Manchester United as global ambassador
- Explosion at Hamas training base kills two militants
- Facing cash crunch, Borders says it may put itself up for sale
- Top mezzo-soprano shares Paris stage with Hindu gods in opera, Bollywood style
- Diageo PLC says whisky business to grow 8-9 percent annually
- US dollar mostly higher, gold down in European morning trading
- Asian countries eager for Olympic torch relay despite Tibet violence
- Strikes continue in Greece as Parliament prepares to vote on pension reform
- Chinese state media say Tibet protests have spread to other provinces
- World's top chefs shy from controversy over lavish Asian feast and poverty tour
- Court gives former Finnish NHL player Karalahti suspended sentence in drugs case
- US stocks head for higher open after Wednesday's slide; Nike profit gives market a lift
- German bank IKB says it expects more subprime-related losses, trading halted
- Dell plans new PCs aimed at Chinese, Indian customers to drive Asian growth
- Facing cash crunch, bookseller Borders says it may put itself up for sale
- Analysis: Clinton schedules offer roadmap through high and lows as first lady
- Manchester United wary of rivals despite 3-point lead
- Bayern plays Leverkusen in top Bundesliga game
- Russia prepares strong warning about Georgia entering NATO
- Leterme appointed to lead new Belgian government, ending political crisis
- Bulgarian unemployment at 7.26 percent in February
- Toyota to start sales of Prius, Camry, RAV4 in South Korea next year
- US to play England in friendly at Wembley on May 28
- Cambodia dismisses UN human rights envoy's report as sensational, exaggerated
- Domenech calls up four new players to face England and Mali
- Obama, Clinton tangle over Iraq war; McCain meets with Gordon Brown in London
- Beckham could make 100th appearance after England recalls him for friendly against France
- FedEx 3rd-qtr earnings fall 6 pct on high oil prices and slow US economy, beat Wall St. views
- Reports: Prince plans to challenge Malaysian prime minister for party leadership
- London's FTSE-100 index down 35.9 points at 5509.7
- Sevilla hosts Atletico Madrid in battle for Champions League spot
- Heads of major UK banks meeting Bank of England governor Thursday
- Strikes continue in Greece as Parliament prepares to vote on pension reform
- US presidential hopeful McCain visits London, hails bravery of UK troops in Iraq
- Another Ronaldo Rocket sees United winger eclipse Best
- Kyrgyz medical workers charged with infecting 49 children with HIV
- Beckham could make 100th appearance after England recalls him for friendly against France
- Huth recalled to Germany's squad for friendly against Switzerland
- Domenech calls up four new players to face England and Mali
- Pakistan promises strict security for Asia Cup cricket teams
- Insurer Allianz expects more write-downs related financial crisis in 1st quarter
- Jobless claims rise by larger-than-expected amount
- Beckham could make 100th appearance after England recalls him for friendly against France
- South Korean man arrested for illegally selling human eggs
- PepsiCo, Pepsi Bottling to buy 75.5 pct stake in Russian juice maker for $1.4B
- FIFA to meet English FA to seek longer ban for challenge on Eduardo
- High oil prices, slow US economy send FedEx 3rd-qtr earnings down 6 pct, offers grim outlook
- Chinese state media say Tibet protests have spread to other provinces
- Good marriage equals good blood pressure; bad marriage worse than being single, study says
- World markets mixed; Asia rebounds from lows after overnight losses on Wall Street
- Ousted chief justice urges anti-Musharraf lawyers to continue struggle
- Czechs to play England in friendly at Wembley in August
- Citigroup continues to eliminate jobs in investment banking and trading
- Bayern plays Leverkusen in top Bundesliga game
- Armenian president warns against protests after state of emergency lifted
- Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner to resign after Euro 2008
- US to play England in friendly at Wembley on May 28
- Financier charged with laundering money from massive Belfast bank robbery
- ECB to offers up euro15B in liquidity to European banks to see them through Easter holidays
- Hermes 2007 net rises as maker of Birkin bags opens new stores
- Wall Street mixed after Wednesday drop on jitters about spike in jobless claims
- Tense Inter Milan seeks to defend Serie A lead in game against Juventus
- PepsiCo, Pepsi Bottling to buy 75.5 pct stake in Russian juice maker for $1.4B
- Barnes & Noble 4Q profits decline 9 percent as shoppers watch their pennies
- Wall Street wobbles after Wednesday drop on jitters about spike in jobless claims
- Euro falls below US$1.55 in European trading
- OECD downgrades economic forecasts for U.S., euro zone, Japan for first half of 2008
- Facing cash crunch, Borders says it may put itself up for sale
- Conference Board gauge falls in February for 5th month, suggesting US economy faltering
- German bank IKB says it expects more subprime-related losses; shares down 7.5 percent
- Analysis: Clinton schedules offer road map through high and lows as US first lady
- Former Albanian minister questioned as depot blast death toll reaches 19
- Carnival 1Q profit drops 17 percent on increased fuel costs
- Suicide car bomb kills 5 Pakistani soldiers near Afghan border
- General Motors forms joint venture to build cars, SUVs in Uzbekistan
- Irish building materials giant CRH buys 50 pct stake in Indian cement maker My Home Industries
- Report: Turkish warplanes bomb Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq
- Beckham could make 100th appearance after England recalls him for friendly against France
- Diouf issues challenge to Marseille's players to bounce back from Cup upset loss
- Wall Street rebounds after big drop on profit-taking
- Heads of major UK banks meeting Bank of England governor Thursday
- House panel investigating electrocutions in Iraq, including US soldier killed while showering
- Pakistan's national airline to sell planes due to fuel, maintenance costs
- Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner to resign after Euro 2008
- Conference Board gauge falls in February for 5th month, suggesting US economy faltering
- ECB to offer up to euro15B in liquidity to European banks to see them through Easter holidays
- ASO announces 20 teams for Tour de France; Rabobank in, Astana out
- PepsiCo pays $1.4B for majority stake in Russian juice maker to expand business overseas
- ECB offers euro15 billion in liquidity to European banks to see them through Easter holidays
- EU speaks out against boycott of Beijing Olympics
- Another Ronaldo Rocket sees United winger eclipse Best
- White House says Olympics are about the athletes, not politics
- Inquiry suspects widespread doping among German riders
- "Man For All Seasons" actor Paul Scofield dies at 86
- CAS verdicts split in handball's Olympic match-fixing case
- Energy companies offer record bids in latest Gulf of Mexico petroleum lease sale
- US group gets permission to question National Archives over Clinton's phone logs
- Barnsley able to field Steele in FA Cup semifinal after signing him on loan for rest of season
- Despite upset, Santos will play in Bolivia's altitude 'whenever necessary'
- Online ad sales network for US newspapers gains new members
- Barnes & Noble 4Q profits decline 9 percent, but offers surprising profit forecast, dividend
- Chinese state media say Tibet protests have spread to other provinces
- Greece's OTE profits up 78 percent in fourth quarter
- Dalai Lama says he's willing to meet China's president
- Oil prices drop on concerns the slowing US economy is cutting demand
- Ousted chief justice urges anti-Musharraf lawyers to continue struggle
- Germany marks 75 years since parliament ceded power to Hitler
- SKorea to send investigators to China factory after suspected rat's head found in snack
- Room 18
- Taipei Artist Village
- National Theater Hall
- The National Concert Hall
- What's On
- Nutrition Q&A : Watch your trans fat intake seen as key for heart health
- Macaroni salad with zesty twist
- Easter feast that leaves enough time for church
- For the record
- Queen announces its first album in 13 years
- The 'Damn Thing' is better late than never
- Irwin's widow set to expand Australia Zoo
- Breslin of 'Little Sunshine' takes turn in adventure flick
- Museum showcases celebrity photographer's slick portraits
- Make way for the modern old-fashioned man
- Remaking hit horror movie gives Taylor 'shutters'
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- Hilton plays irresistible hottie in film
- Alba sees dead people in 'The Eye'
- Experts try to sniff out 'corked' wines that plague the industry, consumers
- Blogger gives voice to solitary women
- Sidelines
- Germans win pairs in world figure skating
- Nadal beats Tsonga in rematch of Australian Open
- Red Sox resolve Japan exhibition pay dispute
- Heat tie 3rd-lowest total in NBA history
- Wild elephants in Sri Lanka fall victim to war strategy
- Deep disquiet in U.S. after five years of Iraq war
- In Brief
- Kuwaiti emir dissolves parliament for nation's sake
- Iraq approves law for elections
- Japan marks subway attacks
- China ramps up military presence in and around Tibet, witnesses say
- Free pass for EU leaders to expire
- Ma offers no economic cure
- Ping An to buy 50 percent of Fortis NV asset business
- Taiwan shares close 1.93% higher
- In Brief
- U.S. dollar steadies after Fed's smaller-than-expected interest rate cut
- Dow Jones falls 293 points one day after Tuesday's rally
- Report says Apple considering plans to offer free music
- Jim Rogers invests in Taiwan on improving China relations
- Far Eastern Group to list China units in Hong Kong
- Expert says rice troubles could hit Asia
- In Brief
- DPP candidate urges voters to make '21st century miracle'
- Record number of overseas Taiwanese expected to return to vote
- Taiwan presidential race narrows on Tibet fallout
- AIT dismisses report regarding validity of green card renewal
- MOFA urges OECD to cherish Taiwan's many contributions
- Gamblers stir guessing game in Taiwan vote
- CEC says only one factor can stop poll
- The great green card debate
- Protesters mark 5th anniversary of Iraq War
- Former president Lee Teng-hui lends endorsement to DPP's Hsieh
- U.S. carriers sent toward Taiwan ahead of election
- White House says Olympics are about the athletes, not politics
- China blankets restive Tibetan areas with heavy troop build up
- US State Department warns American spectators at Olympics not to expect privacy
- Post-feudal twist: Bhutan's king gives up power and embraces democracy, but response is tepid
- Taiwan’s Choice
- All presidential campaigning has to stop before 10 p.m.: CEC
- DPP, KMT sue each other over vote-buying allegations
- Overseas Taiwanese students call for referendum support
- Lee voices confidence Hsieh able to meet expectations
- Taiwan candidates make last-minute appeals as presidential election looms
- Hsieh vows to outperform President Chen
- Heavy police presence deployed for presidential election: NPA
- Lin's daughter throws support behind Hsieh
- KMT candidate campaigns in Taipei County
- US congressman shuns remarks on green card dispute
- Hsieh promises to redress existing wrongs if elected president
- Taiwan ruling party's presidential candidate has colorful past
- President urges candidates to accept election result
- President campaigns for DPP hopeful in Kaohsiung
- Kaohsiung professionals voice opposition to common market with China
- Dalai Lama praises Taiwan's democracy, prosperity
- Election chief puts turnout at 75 percent
- China Tensions Could Sway Vote in Taiwan
- Court gives former Finnish NHL player Karalahti suspended sentence in drugs case
- Mazda2 named World Car of the Year by international journalists
- Heads of major UK banks meeting Bank of England governor Thursday
- European, Asian countries eager for Olympic torch relay despite violence in Tibet
- Manchester United wary of rivals despite 3-point lead
- Injured Rosicky left out of Czech squad to face Denmark in friendly
- US Treasury warns banks that Iran is engaging in deceptive practices to skirt sanctions
- Barnsley able to field Steele in FA Cup semifinal after signing him on loan for rest of season
- New York auction of Russian art to feature Soviet propaganda vase
- Leterme appointed to lead new Belgian government, ending political crisis
- Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner to resign after Euro 2008
- Financial services company CIT taps $7.3 billion in bank credit to repay debt
- Serb swimmer could face disciplinary actions over Kosovo T-shirt
- Back in England, Thaksin considers divesting business interests to retain Man City for life
- US Treasury warns banks that Iran is engaging in deceptive practices to skirt sanctions
- Euro briefly dips below US$1.54 in European trading
- Top US lawmaker calls for more power over banks, hedge funds after Bear Stearns collapse
- Wall Street rebounds after reading on manufacturing, profit-taking
- Tense Inter Milan seeks to defend Serie A lead in game against Juventus
- Another Ronaldo Rocket sees United winger eclipse Best
- Israeli workers find thousands of shekels in sewage plant
- US Treasury warns banks that Iran is engaging in deceptive practices to skirt sanctions
- Red Sox arrive in Japan for MLB season-opening games
- Obama ties Iraq war to weak U.S. economy, McCain meets with Gordon Brown in London
- Darfur activist group says it plans Beijing protest during Olympics
- French ice dancers hold lead at figure skating worlds
- Obama campaign says splitting Michigan delegates with Clinton would be fair
- French champion Lyon fined after fan aimed laser at Cristiano Ronaldo
- American conductor Dennis Russell Davies named music director of Basel Symphony Orchestra
- Tell-all book about Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago is pulled by publisher
- Petacchi, Freire favorites in Saturday's Milano-San Remo
- Volvo fined US$19.6 million in settlement over oil-for-food program
- Credit Suisse slashes 2007 profit forecast after internal probe
- Bill Clinton withdraws from Northern Ireland event celebrating 1998 peace accord
- Nordic Capital makes euro1 billion offer for Finland's Tietoenator
- CIT taps $7.3 billion in credit to repay debt, fund business as access to capital dries up
- German bank IKB says it expects more subprime-related losses; shares fall
- Sony updating PlayStation 3 to support BD-Live, download bonus features
- Insurer Allianz expects more write-downs, related financial crisis in 1st quarter
- US jobless claims rise by larger-than-expected amount
- Television's The History Channel drops `the' and `channel' from its name
- Heads of major British banks meet Bank of England governor
- Canada's prime minister urges China to use restraint in Tibet
- Obama ties Iraq war to weak U.S. economy, McCain meets with Gordon Brown in London
- White House says Olympics are about athletes
- US dollar mostly higher, gold down in late European trading
- US dollar mostly higher, gold down in late European trading
- WTA plans to show eight live matches for free on its Web site in 2008
- US presidential hopeful McCain visits London, hails bravery of UK troops in Iraq
- Bone measurements show 6-million-year-old hominin could walk upright
- Barnsley able to field Steele in FA Cup semifinal after signing him on loan for rest of season
- PepsiCo pays $1.4B for majority stake in Russian juice maker to expand business overseas
- Obama campaign says splitting Michigan delegates with Clinton would be fair
- Ireland's stock market jumps after financial regulator unveils probe into 'false rumors'
- Gold futures sink further after dollar rebounds, but experts say correction may be short-lived
- Federal Reserve says it will auction $75 billion in US Treasury securities next week
- Domenech calls up four new players to face England and Mali
- Brazil investors jittery with declining commodities prices
- Former Albanian minister questioned as depot blast death toll reaches 19
- Ireland's stock market jumps after financial regulator unveils probe into 'false rumors'
- Judge: T.I., under house arrest on weapons charges, can attend Easter services
- Death of woman with painful, disfiguring tumor revives euthanasia debate in France
- Marleen Veldhuis wins second European gold in 100 freestyle
- EBay cuts 125 jobs in Europe, North America as part of reorganization
- Irish building materials giant CRH buys 50 pct stake in Indian cement maker My Home Industries
- Oil prices drop on concerns the slowing US economy is cutting demand
- Flamboyant British writer denied entry to United States
- Guthrie sets series to honor playwright Kushner
- Financier charged with laundering money from massive Belfast bank robbery
- Strikes continue in Greece as Parliament prepares to vote on pension reform
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- Marcus Trescothick retires from England team, citing difficulties with overseas travel
- Sarkozy's style makeover: less in-your-face, more statesmanlike
- Pakistan: Musharraf's allies withdraw PM candidate, then say they plan to name another
- Sasha Rearick replaces Phil McNichol as coach of men's US Ski Team
- Sci-fi writer Clarke buried in brief, secular funeral in his adopted homeland of Sri Lanka
- Late goals give Tottenham 2-0 win over Portsmouth in Premier League
- Hamilton, Kovalainen penalized 5 grid places for impeding drivers at Malaysian GP
- Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bat first in opening test against West Indies
- Ferrari is a relieved team after uneventful qualifying
- Clinton as senator: Small steps, home-state funding and unexpected comity with the Republicans
- China likely to be pleased at outcome of Taiwan's presidential election, referendum votes
- Brazil names Henrique to replace injured defender Juan for friendly against Sweden
- Taiwan's opposition crushes ruling party in presidential vote
- Schuster denies reports that Van Nistelrooy _ and not Real Madrid _ took surgery decision
- US senator demands 'the straight talk we deserve' from Bush on Iraq war
- BMW's Heidfeld posts fastest time in practice
- Bernard breaks 48-second barrier at European Championships
- French pair wins ice dance title at skating championships
- LeBron breaks Cavaliers' all-time scoring record
- Sidelines
- Yankees name Wang Opening Day starter
- Force beats Otago 36-28 in Super 14 match
- NCAA tournament proving to be Madness
- Kuznetsova snaps Sharapova's streak
- A few tricks allow mothers to breastfeed adopted kids
- Adequate sound sleep seen key to good health
- Grand Greenbrier resort in West Virginia mountains has a secret that was kept for thirty years
- In Brief
- BHP evacuates Neptune oil platform in U.S. gulf on 'anomalies'
- Steelmaker Severstal to buy Sparrows Point for US$810m
- S&P downgrades Goldman, Lehman
- U.S. investors hope for signs of rebound from upcoming data
- Experts see big potential in tiny Nano
- Iraq war veterans reflect on transformative experience
- In Brief
- PRC to smash protests, report claims
- U.S. reports passports file breach
- French president reportedly to add 1,000 more troops
in Afghanistan
- Musharraf's allies withdraw candidate for prime minister
- Olympics boycott chatter grows
- Taiwan's hopes shattered
- Legendary Taiwanese composer Lu Chuan-sheng dies at age 93
- Economy main concern for voters
- 'Don't let sparks of democracy die out,' Hsieh urges
- KMT's Lien calls U.S. lawmakers 'silly and stupid'
- Chen, Lu promise transfer of power will go smoothly
- U.N.-bid referendums fail to pass
- KMT regains power
- Bush sees fresh chance for Taiwan, China to settle their differences peacefully
- 10-man Roma beats Empoli 2-1 in Serie A
- Crosby, Hannahan homer as A's beat Giants 4-3 at Tokyo Dome
- Cancellara wins Milano-San Remo after breaking away from rivals late in cycling classic
- Ullrich named in doping operation investigation at university clinic
- Sri Lanka reaches 85 without loss at lunch in 1st test against West Indies
- West Indies vs. Sri Lanka Scoreboard
- Several thousand demonstrate in Amsterdam against anti-Quran film
- Buttle adds world figures crown to Olympic bronze; Weir wins 1st world medal
- Report: Bird flu detected in Turkish village, all poultry culled
- Super 14: Last-gasp Latham try gives Queensland 24-24 draw with Lions
- Kevin Keegan wins first game in return as Newcastle manager with 2-0 victory over Fulham
- 10-man Roma beats Empoli 2-1 in Serie A
- Rangers beat Hibernian 2-1 in Scottish Premier League
- Pakistan: Bhutto's party nominates former parliament speaker as next PM
- Australia held to scoreless draw by Singapore in World Cup warm-up match
- A choke-hold on information in Tibetan areas, China puts out its version of the unrest
- Alain Bernard smashes his own 100-meter freestyle mark for second record in 2 days
- US amends Kenyan travel warning, says violence has 'dramatically receded'
- Cochran repeats as national slalom champion at weather-delayed US Alpine Championships
- Toni scores twice to help Bayern beat Leverkusen and extend its Bundesliga lead
- Zerka's late goal gives third-place Nancy 2-1 win over Metz in French league
- Warnapura century puts Sri Lanka in good position at tea against West Indies
- Cancellara wins Milan-San Remo after breaking away from rivals late in cycling classic
- Kevin Keegan wins first game in return as Newcastle manager with 2-0 victory over Fulham
- Sharapova pulls out of Sony Ericsson Open with shoulder injury
- Alain Bernard breaks 100 freestyle record for second time in two days
- Copa del Rey final to be held at Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon stadium
- Canadian Buttle adds world figure skating crown to Olympic bronze; Weir wins 1st world medal
- Otto increases lead at Madeira Islands Open to 5 shots after third-straight 67
- Man charged in Chino slaughterhouse abuse gets six months in jail
- Panathinaikos held to a 1-1 draw at home by Iraklis in the Greek league
- Cuban bass player Cachao, who developed the mambo, dies in Florida at 89
- Milorad Cavic receives big reception upon return home to Serbia after Kosovo protest
- Arango's free kick leads Mallorca past Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 in the Spanish league
- Bo Van Pelt moves closer to first U.S. PGA Tour win
- Fabio Capello drops 6 players from England squad; Beckham on track for 100th cap
- Bordeaux loses 3-1 to Valenciennes in French league
- Malinda Warnapura century boosts Sri Lanka before Jerome Taylor strikes for Windies
- Juventus defeats Inter 2-1 in Serie A; Roma wins
- Peru, China boost trade ahead of November free trade deal, President Garcia says
- Fearing rain, Greek organizers change time of Beijing flame lighting
- Novak Djokovic dispatches Rafael Nadal to reach Indian Wells final
- Dolly Parton hungry for hits with new album 'Backwoods Barbie'
- Ogilvy holds one-shot lead as rain stops a Tiger slide at Doral
- Midfielder Mathieu Valbuena out of France squad with groin strain
- Oilers keep NHL playoff hopes alive with wild 7-5 win over Avalanche
- Malinda Warnapura century boosts Sri Lanka before Jerome Taylor strikes for Windies
- Aguero's goal leads Atletico Madrid past Sevilla 2-1 to boost Champions League hopes
- 3rd test: Southee takes 5 wickets on debut
- For a new generation, land of opportunity may lie in China, not the US
- What it takes to learn Mandarin
- Convoys in combat: From highway vantage point, US Marines see safer Iraq
- Immigration law in Kansas brings upheaval for mixed couples, where one is illegal
- Boston players excited about differences in Japan, but glad to be playing with MLB baseballs
- Belgian premier Leterme receives backing of lawmakers in parliament
- Pope baptizes one of Italy's most prominent Muslims at Easter vigil service
- Bomb kills 3 US service members; new tensions with pro-American Sunnis
- Bhutto's PPP party names candidate for Pakistani prime minister
- Round 6: Canterbury on top as Bulls fall further behind
- Nationalists crush Taiwan's ruling party in presidential vote
- Fed moves to stabilize economy bring praise, but also new scrutiny to central bank
- Cuban bass player Israel 'Cachao' Lopez, who developed the mambo, dies in Florida at 89
- Astronauts embark on fifth and final spacewalk of shuttle Endeavour's mission
- Greek organizers to kindle backup torch as rain, protests threaten flame-lighting
- DNA advances spur Argentine campaign to identify dictatorship-era skeletons
- Federer routed by Fish, Djokovic dispatches Nadal in Indian Wells semifinals
- 3rd test: Sidebottom takes 6 as New Zealand collapses in reply to 253
- Marissa Jaret Winokur begged to do 'Dancing with the Stars'
- Tomas Vokoun makes 35 saves, leads Panthers past Lightning 4-2
- Pakistan's president hails democracy after foes name prime ministerial candidate
- Taiwan's president-elect has no plans to visit China, will focus on other key issues
- Oilers keep NHL playoff hopes alive with wild 7-5 win over Avalanche
- David West's 37 points leads Hornets to 113-106 comeback win over Celtics
- 3rd test: Sidebottom supreme as England takes control
- Hawaii hospital's visitation rules thwart good intentions of man with horse
- Sharks beat Storm on late field goal by veteran Kimmorley
- 2 US coalition soldiers killed in Afghanistan
- Driver charged with speeding blames poorly dunked Oreo, Connecticut state police say
- Athletics beat Tigers 10-2 at Tokyo Dome
- Thai Olympic torchbearer withdraws in protest over China's crackdown in Tibet
- Ferrari's Raikkonen wins in Malaysia, ahead of Kubica and Kovalainen
- Bhutan takes an ambivalent step into the democratic world
- Obama campaign says Bill Clinton should know better than to attack patriotism
- Raikkonen wins in Malaysia to revive F1 title chase
- 3 million surplus ballot papers raise fears of vote rigging, says Zimbabwe opposition
- Dispute with sultan's palace the latest headache for Malaysian premier Abdullah