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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
• In Brief
• 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
• In Brief
• 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
• In Brief
• 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
• In Brief
• 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
• In Brief
• 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'
• Now Showing
• 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