英文新聞列表 English News List

• Alain Bernard fastest in 50-meter freestyle heats
• Australian Edington sets world 50-meter backstroke record
• Web site for Dutch anti-Quran film suspended by host
• Edington breaks world record in the women's 50 backstroke
• Musharraf hails Pakistani democracy after his foes name candidate for prime minister
• Report: Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she contemplated suicide
• Ferrari is a relieved team after uneventful qualifying
• Japan's prime minister says military must regain public trust after scandals
• Edington breaks world record in the women's 50 backstroke
• Mistake after mistake blight McLaren at Malaysia
• Asashoryu beats rival Hakuho to clinch first title in four tournaments
• India's growing cricketing importance upsets England, Australia, says Gavaskar
• Raikkonen wins in Malaysia to revive F1 title chase
• Iraq's oil ministry invites companies to bid on oil, gas development projects
• Five officers injured after clashes with drunken soccer fans before regional match
• John Terry says David Beckham should be captain if he earns 100th England appearance
• China says Dalai Lama caused Lhasa riots in attempt to damage Beijing Olympics
• 18 Ukrainian sailors trapped underwater in Hong Kong after ship collision
• South Korea's ruling party chairman will not run in parliamentary elections
• Obama campaign says Bill Clinton should know better than to attack patriotism
• Man United midfielder Anderson replaces injured Kaka for Brazil-Sweden friendly
• Greek organizers kindle backup torch as rain, protests threaten flame-lighting
• Report: Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she contemplated suicide
• For Obama, a difficult week that could have been worse
• With troops, China silences Tibetans in one city as Beijing lashes out at critics
• Web site for Dutch anti-Quran film suspended by host
• Kurds clash with Turkish police for 4th day; 2 dead
• Sevilla striker Fabiano ready to leave Sevilla due to concerns over family's safety
• Singapore Airlines starts Houston run
• Microsoft and HP join hands to increase investment in Taiwan
• Caesar Park Youth Tour launched
• Royal Hsinchu offers spa package
• Regent features superior pizzas
• Pearl Liang presents oyster extravagancies
• Sidelines
• Bernard says that hard work drives him to break records
• In the end, Kotelnik proves too strong for brave Rees
• Atletico in pole position after Sevilla win
• Fish routs Federer at Indian Wells
• Newcastle gets first win since Keegan's return
• Raikkonen revives F1 title chase in Malaysia
• Penguins crush Devils
• Ogilvy holds onto 1-shot lead at CA Championship event
• Sharapova withdraws from Miami tournament
• Hornets cool off Celtics with comeback win
• China Shipping Container in talks to buy parent's terminal company
• Hyundai Heavy Industries raises 2008 order target on ship demand
• Maersk sees 2008 profits to grow 17%
• OOCL christens new containership
• Evergreen introduces new service linking Kaohsiung with Haiphong
• IMO adopts some 50 treaties since it was inaugurated in 50's
• Currency buyers likely to hold on to U.S. dollars
• Vietnam examines ways to rein in its hot economy
• Fuel-efficient automobiles boost Thai auto industry
• U.S. Fed's efforts to steady economy gets mixed reaction
• In Brief
• Kremlin power games behind BP spy arrests, analysts say
• Excess cash, peg to falling dollar seen fueling Persian Gulf inflation
• 'Decoupled' economies may offer safety
• Bank of England, U.S. Federal Reserve deny mortgage security buyout plan
• Peru, China agree to boost trade
• Australian emissions trading plan expected to raise electricity prices
• Iraq's oil ministry invites companies to bid on surveys
• Curbing soot could blunt global warming, study says
• Viagra still going strong decade after entering market
• Advances in technology sheds hope on identifying skeletons
• In Brief
• Shift in economic power seen affecting couple's dynamics
• Statue of Pharaonic queen discovered in south Egypt
• 'Cachao' Lopez dies at age 89 in Florida
• Women join mine removal effort in war-torn southern Sudan
• Kazakhs forget hardships to celebrate spring holiday
• Joseph Estrada mulls running for Philippine president again
• Protester burns himself at Myanmar pagoda, says witnesses
• Cheney reaffirms U.S. commitment in Middle East
• Thai police seize rare species in market raid
• One dead in stabbing spree at Japanese shopping mall
• Pope urges peace in Tibet, Darfur in Easter message
• Ma's challenges just beginning
• In Brief
• Okinawa stages rally against U.S. army
• Iraq bomb kills 13; Green Zone comes under fire
• Kurdish protesters, Turkish police clash during festival; dozens hurt
• 'Evil motive' of Dalai Lama caused Tibet clash, PRC says
• Ma says Taiwan unlikely to hold U.N. referendum for at least 3 years
• President Chen may face indictment after retirement, analyst predicts
• Reports say DPP crushed by corruption, ideology
• Frank Hsieh keeps low profile after losing key election
• In Brief
• Spring American Education Fair opens in Taipei
• Suspect wanted by police tied to Pingtung homicide
• Basketball veterans to retire, thank fans at special ceremony
• Ma says boycott of Olympics is still a possibility
• Taiwan will face challenges over quarantine, experts say
• Group urges Ma to be cautious in dealing with PRC
• Musharraf hails Pakistani democracy after his foes name candidate for prime minister
• Scholars say Ma still has challenges to face
• Ma extends hand to China in effort to warm relations
• Ma faces strong challenge to deliver promises: Wall Street Journal
• Share prices rise at open on first trading day after election
• KMT's comeback may open door for pandas to Taiwan
• Supervisory TB treatment program bears fruit: CDC
• Cross-strait ties remain a challenge after Taiwan election: official
• Taiwan president-elect faces three critical issues: U.S. academic
• President-elect proposes to visit U.S.
• AIT Taipei head meets president-elect
• Waste-to-energy plants productive: EPA
• President-elect considering visiting Japan
• Cabinet to continue freeze on gasoline prices prior to May 20
• Defeated DPP presidential candidate to resign as party chairman
• 'Panda issue' will have to be decided by high court: COA
• Referendum Act needs amended: foreign observers
• Critics urged to quit blaming Chen for DPP defeat in presidential poll
• Cabinet suspends NCC nomination
• Taiwan share prices sky rocket over 340 points
• Sovereignty dispute may hinder cross-strait peace treaty: MAC
• Observers praise Taiwan's election but expect it to be better
• Psychiatrist warns against post-election depression
• Lessons from Keating scandal applied to McCain presidential campaign
• Caricom to begin trade talks with Canada by midyear
• IOC president Jacques Rogge expresses concern over violence in Tibet
• Manchester United beats Liverpool 3-0 in Premier League with goals from Ronaldo, Brown, Nani
• Celtic beats struggling Gretna 3-0 in Scottish Premier League
• Taylor strikes but Jaywardene's half century steers Sri Lanka to 330-5 at lunch on 2nd day
• Latvian police search for missing U.S. millionaire
• Lessons from Keating scandal applied to McCain presidential campaign
• Greek organizers kindle backup torch as rain, protests threaten flame-lighting
• Lawmakers urge Justice Department to investigate snooping of candidates' passport records
• PSV Eindhoven wins to move seven points clear in Dutch league after Ajax loses
• Masherano's dismissal ends Liverpool's title bid at Man United
• Forsyth overcomes five-shot deficit, beats Otto in playoff to win Madeira Islands Open
• Krkic scored two goals to lead Barcelona over Valladolid 4-1 in Spanish league
• Torres could miss Spain's clash with Italy after knocks in Premier League
• 'Whos' on first again at box office as 'Horton' hauls in another $25M; 'Browns' opens in 2nd
• Three records in three nights; Bernard sets 50 freestyle world record
• Worlds 2008: Weir salvages U.S. medal hopes, titles to Japan's Asada and Canada's Buttle
• Krkic scored two goals to lead Barcelona over Valladolid 4-1 in Spanish league
• Robert Green called up to England squad after Chris Kirkland withdraws
• Diego saves point for Werder Bremen, Schalke holds on against Hertha Berlin
• Manchester United beats Liverpool 3-0; Chelsea beats Arsenal 2-1 in Premier League
• Pope praised by high-profile convert from Islam
• Mugabe vows opposition will never rule, as fears grow of vote rigging
• Women's activist under attack in Dubai for allegedly profiting from abused women's miseries
• Olympiakos beats Levadiakos 3-1 in Greek league
• Tigers and Miguel Cabrera agree to $152.3 million, 8-year deal
• Another grand slam by JD Drew leads Red Sox to 9-2 win over Yomiuri
• Three days three records; Alain Bernard sets 50 freestyle world mark
• Cyclist's perjury trial offers Barry Bonds' lawyers a road map
• Greek organizers kindle backup torch as rain, protests threaten flame-lighting
• Tibetan dissidents plan protest at Beijing flame-lighting ceremony
• B.B. King buys landmark juke joint in his Mississippi Delta hometown
• Republican senator suggests Congress should cut short break to work on economic proposals
• Ogilvy takes control at soggy Doral, as Tiger falls 5 off the pace
• Leroy scores one and creates two to help Rennes beat Lens 3-1 in French league
• Illnesses cause 2 more debuts at the Metropolitan Opera
• Broken coral washes up in Barbados with giant waves; expert fears widespread damage
• Super 14: Ex-Bok Pierre Spies to join Bulls in New Zealand
• Barcelona closes in on Real Madrid in Spanish league
• Ethnic Albanian party rejoins coalition government
• Sweden rules out Ibrahimovic for Brazil match
• Sagna pulls out of France squad with injury
• Ana Ivanovic beats Svetlana Kuznetsova to win Indian Wells
• Greg Kraft outlasts Bo Van Pelt to win in Puerto Rico
• Tactical changes help Chelsea win, vindicate Grant
• Three days three records; Alain Bernard sets 50 freestyle world mark
• Maestro's flu gives kid from Brooklyn a big break at the New York Philharmonic
• Authorities: Meat packing plant explodes in western Arkansas; ammonia leak forces evacuations
• Tired Boston Red Sox hope to be fresh for 2 games against Oakland Athletics
• Barcelona closes in on Real Madrid in Spanish league
• Lyon beats Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 to move nine points clear in French league
• Advisers to both Clinton and Obama fault Obama camp for criticism of former president
• Victor Matfield tells Springboks coach he'll be available for international rugby
• Patrick Kane's OT goal lifts Blackhawks past Blues
• Greg Kraft outlasts Bo Van Pelt to win in Puerto Rico
• Mahela Jayawardene, Chaminda Vaas put Sri Lanka in control of 1st test
• Al Copeland, flamboyant founder of Popeyes fried chicken chain, dies at 64
• Honduras calls US melon alert unjust, calls for proof
• 3rd test: Pietersen out but England tightens grip
• Wellington Paulista scores four goals in Botafogo's 7-0 routing of Macae in Rio
• Serbian sweep as Novak Djokovic, Ana Ivanovic win Indian Wells
• Hopes for change tempered as Cubans wait to see if Raul Castro will improve their lives
• Behind the beauties, nips and tucks: A look inside the beauty pageant universe
• Researchers gain insight into Puerto Rican coral reefs with high-tech mapping
• KFC not just fried anymore: Chain plans rollout of grilled chicken to draw healthy eaters
• Downtown Los Angeles dwellers behind population boom calling 'cut' on filming
• Controversy addressed during Easter services at Obama's Chicago church
• Preparations for Euro 2008 begin with all 16 teams in friendlies
• Pakistan's prime minister-in-waiting picked to front tough course against Musharraf
• Mugabe vows opposition will never rule, as fears grow of vote rigging
• China blasts Dalai Lama, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over Tibet
• Taiwanese fears may complicate Ma's planned China opening
• FC Barcelona wins but Ronaldinho remains the question mark at the inconsistent club
• Kurds clash with Turkish police for 4th day; 2 dead
• Bhutan takes an ambivalent step into the democratic world
• Ogilvy holds lead at Doral, and Tiger's winning streak in jeopardy
• Advisers to both Clinton and Obama fault Obama camp for criticism of former president
• No complacency at Manchester United after building five-point Premier League lead
• Venezuela defeats El Salvador 1-0 in soccer friendly
• Boca Juniors, River Plate share Argentine first-division lead after seventh round
• Patrick Kane's OT goal lifts Blackhawks past Blues
• Welcome's OT goal lifts Honduras over US to Olympic qualifying title
• Serbian sweep as Novak Djokovic, Ana Ivanovic win Indian Wells
• 3 from Fulham on US roster for friendly against Poland
• 3rd test: Strauss, Bell 100s increase England's lead
• Taiwan shares surge amid expected greater engagement with China following election
• Bhutan takes an ambivalent step into the democratic world
• Posthumous citizenship for US troops killed in Iraq brings conflicted feelings for families
• China dismisses US warning on surveillance for Olympics visitors as 'irresponsible'
• Mexico City, San Juan, Tokyo, Toronto to host 2009 WBC first round
• Oil prices drop more than US$1 amid concerns a slowing US economy will cut crude demand
• Hopes for change tempered as Cubans wait to see if Raul Castro will improve their lives
• Pakistan parliament set to elect Gilani as new prime minister
• Bhutan takes an ambivalent step into the democratic world
• Energy-scarce China facing renewed fuel shortages; Shanghai says supplies adequate
• Mavericks lose Nowitzki to leg injury, game to Spurs as Ginboli scores 8 in 19-0 spurt
• Asian central banks concerned over global economic health, Bank of Korea says
• Japan corporate business sentiment falls to record low on high material prices and weak dollar
• Olympic 500 gold medalist Meares to miss world titles
• 1 in 2 Filipinos disapprove of their president, survey shows
• JPMorgan in talks to increase Bear Stearns offer to $10 a share, newspaper reports
• Advisers to both Clinton and Obama fault Obama camp for criticism of former president
• 3rd test: Strauss, Bell centuries put England in charge
• Energy-scarce China facing renewed fuel shortages; problems spread to major cities
• Dollar higher against yen in Asia but concerns about US economy linger
• At Japanese Zen temple, even the dog prays
• Taiwan shares surge as greater engagement with China expected after Ma's election
• Oil prices drop to US$101 amid concerns a slowing US economy will cut crude demand
• Japan stocks end virtually flat in light trading
• Turkish court formally charges leftist politician in probe into network of nationalists
• Blanton ready to go for A's against Matsuzaka, Red Sox
• China to probe advertisers' cell phone text message spam
• Pakistan parliament set to elect Gilani as new prime minister
• Jet fuel prices spark comeback of unglamorous turboprops on regional routes
• China vows secure Olympics torch relay as activists plan protest at lighting ceremony
• Singapore's consumer prices rise 6.5 percent in February; inflation near 25-year high
• Greeks prepare to light flame for Beijing Olympics
• Super 14 playoffs could expand to six teams
• Daughter says former Philippine President Aquino has cancer
• China activist who called for human rights ahead of the Olympics gets 5 years in prison
• Energy-scarce China facing renewed fuel shortages; problems spread to major cities
• South Korean president: North Korea should send POWs home in exchange for aid
• China's Shanghai index sinks 4.5 pct, as profit-taking, liquidity fears outweigh Ma's election
• Advisers to both Clinton and Obama fault Obama camp for criticism of former president
• Indonesia to stop live bird trade in capital to battle flu
• Euro lower against the dollar at US$1.5390
• 18 Ukrainian sailors trapped underwater in Hong Kong feared dead
• Bhutan takes an ambivalent step into the democratic world
• Federica Pellegrini fastest in 400 freestyle heats at Euro swimming championships
• Britain moves to force pharmaceuticals to share more information on clinical trials
• China to probe advertisers' cell phone text message spam
• Asian markets mixed amid slow trade due to Easter holidays
• Benzema pulls out of France squad with knee injury; replaced by Trezeguet
• World record holders can't duplicate feat over 100 meters
• Flame for Beijing Games lit at Olympia, protesters detained
• Overall US death toll in Iraq hits 4,000; Iraqi troops find rocket launching pads
• British singer Corinne Bailey Rae's husband found dead
• Hyundai Motor to supply luxury bus assembly kits, know-how to India company
• British, Dutch cyclists vie for glory at the track world championships
• South Korea introduces new logo for spas to differentiate from 'love motels'
• US dollar mostly up in European trading
• China vows secure Olympics torch relay as activists protest at lighting ceremony
• 18 Ukrainian sailors trapped underwater in Hong Kong feared dead
• World record holders can't duplicate feat over 100 meters
• World record holders can't duplicate feat over 100 meters
• Bhutan takes an ambivalent step into the democratic world
• Bhutan takes an ambivalent step into the democratic world
• Official: Fatah signed proposal for reconciliation with Hamas because of mixup
• Protests disrupt flame lighting ceremony for Beijing Games
• IOC president says Olympic marathon will be a success despite Gebrselassie withdrawal
• Obama camp faulted for criticism of former president
• Party leader charged in connection with alleged extremist network in Turkey
• Defender Huth injured and will miss Germany's game in Switzerland
• Tiffany 4th-quarter earnings hurt by loan to diamond co., adjusted results beat expectations
• Bangladesh to tour Pakistan next month to play 5 one-day matches
• Bangladesh to tour Pakistan next month to play 5 one-day matches
• 18 Ukrainian sailors trapped underwater in Hong Kong feared dead
• Palestinians: Fatah signed proposal for reconciliation with Hamas because of mixup
• Delay expected in delivery of first Russian Superjets
• US stocks head for higher open on report Bear Stearns could fetch more than initial offer
• Delay expected in delivery of first Russian Superjets
• Protests disrupt flame lighting ceremony for Beijing Games
• Iraqi oil exports decline in February, but revenues increase
• China vows secure Olympics torch relay as activists protest at lighting ceremony
• Iraq's total oil exports decline in February, but revenues increase
• JPMorgan in talks to increase Bear Stearns offer to $10 a share, newspaper reports
• Pakistan parliament elects Gilani as new prime minister
• Pakistan parliament elects Gilani as new prime minister
• US stocks head for higher open on report Bear Stearns could fetch more than initial offer
• Pakistan parliament elects Gilani as new prime minister
• Pakistan parliament elects Gilani as new prime minister
• Czech far-right party offers to show Dutch anti-Quran film
• Sarkozy offers France as facilitator to help resume talks between China, Dalai Lama
• Clinton calls for expert panel on housing crisis
• US stocks head for higher open on report Bear Stearns could fetch more than initial offer
• Clinton calls for expert panel on housing crisis
• Tiffany 4th-quarter earnings fall on charges, adjusted results beat Wall Street expectations
• Nepal police break up Tibetan protests, arrest 475, UN says
• White House says Bush reflects every day on U.S. forces who have lost their lives in battle
• Obama camp faulted for criticism of former president
• Preparations for Euro 2008 begin with all 16 teams in friendlies
• Pakistan parliament elects Gilani as new prime minister
• China activist who called for human rights ahead of the Olympics gets 5 years in prison
• Germany rejects calls for Beijing Olympic boycott; pledges to send team to games
• Clinton urges Bush to form emergency working group on foreclosures
• US stocks trade higher on report Bear Stearns could fetch more than initial offer
• Turkey inaugurates first nuclear plant tender
• Oil prices fluctuate as stronger dollar prompts selling; US stocks signal economic strength
• US stocks trade higher on report Bear Stearns could fetch more than initial offer
• Britain's chief environment scientist says government should slow rush to encourage biofuels
• JPMorgan Chase increases acquisition price of Bear Stearns to $10 per share from $2 per share
• White House says Bush reflects every day on US forces who have lost their lives in battle
• Pakistan: Protesters breach wall outside deposed chief justice's home
• JPMorgan Chase increases acquisition price of Bear Stearns to $10 per share from $2 per share
• Stocks trade higher as JPMorgan ups bid for Bear Stearns buyout to $10 from $2
• US Supreme Court says anti-Clinton movie ads must comply with campaign finance law
• Euro lower against the dollar at US$1.5381
• Anti-Musharraf judge thanks new parliament for seeking his freedom
• Police: Clinton aide to plead guilty in drunken driving case
• White House says Bush reflects every day on US forces who have lost their lives in battle
• US home sales rise unexpectedly but prices keep tumbling
• Stocks rise as JPMorgan ups bid for Bear Stearns, existing home sales show surprise gain
• Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani unavailable for Portugal's match against Greece
• US court turns down appeal from conservative group that made anti-Clinton movie
• JPMorgan Chase increases acquisition price of Bear Stearns to $10 per share from $2 per share
• Protests disrupt flame lighting ceremony for Beijing Games
• Iran sets April 25 for run-off parliamentary elections
• Palermo fires coach Guidolin for 4th time, hires Colantuono for 2nd time
• Oil prices fluctuate as stronger dollar prompts selling; US stocks signal economic strength
• Mascherano protests against sending off in Liverpool's Premier League defeat to Man United
• Geoff Ogilvy ends Tiger Woods' winning streak ends at CA Championship
• Exiled Tibetans to host their own 'Olympics' in northern India
• White House says Bush reflects every day on US forces who have lost their lives in battle
• US federal home loan banks get $100B in extra mortgage-buying power to ease credit crunch
• US Federal Reserve backs new JPMorgan, Bear Stearns deal
• Geoff Ogilvy ends Tiger Woods' winning streak ends at CA Championship
• Burley loses another six players to injury ahead of his first match as Scotland coach
• Pakistan: New PM elected, anti-Musharraf judge says freedom is close
• JPMorgan Chase increases acquisition price of Bear Stearns to $10 per share from $2 per share
• Royalists win in landslide in Bhutan's first parliamentary vote ever
• Injuries pile up for France ahead of friendly match against England
• Overall US death toll in Iraq hits 4,000; Iraqi troops find rocket launching pads
• Protests disrupt flame lighting ceremony for Beijing Games
• Clinton urges Bush to form emergency working group on foreclosures
• Longtime Beatles friend and business associate Neil Aspinall dies at 66
• Daisuke Matsuzaka will take mound against adoring Japanese fans
• Federal Reserve backs new JPMorgan, Bear Stearns deal
• White House says 4,000 U.S. death in Iraq is `sober moment'
• Protests disrupt flame lighting ceremony for Beijing Games
• Royalists win in landslide in Bhutan's first parliamentary vote ever
• Longtime Beatles friend and business associate Neil Aspinall dies at 66
• Pakistan: State media quote municipal official as saying all deposed judges are free
• UN chief urges global action on World TB Day to stop tuberculosis
• China Airlines to reduce free check-in baggage allowance
• Royal Taipei offers dining discounts
• Hwayoung introduces fusion dish
• Kofukudo introduces 2008 Spring dessert collection
• Merrell features summer shoes
• Evergreen Laurel Taipei presents Plum Fest menu
• Far Eastern receives Green Hotel Award
• Sidelines
• Boston Red Sox hope to be fresh for season opener in Japan
• Ogilvy leads by two shots in Florida
• Barcelona close after Real lose at home to Valencia
• Strauss, Bell boost England's lead against New Zealand
• Serbians dominate Indian Wells finals
• Protests mar torch lighting ceremony in Greece
• Flyers boost playoff hopes with victory over Islanders
• Forsyth beats Otto to win Madeira title
• United, Chelsea wins set stage for title race
• Mavericks lose game to Spurs
• Taiwan shares surge 4 percent on first trading day after election
• Oil prices fall on U.S. demand concerns
• JPMorgan considers raising Stearns offer to US$10 per share
• Lee says inflation is the priority amid economic crisis
• Malaysian minister calls price controls 'a joke'
• Taiwan dollar gains ground after presidential election
• Export orders rise during February on Chinese demand
• In Brief
• China's continued fuel shortages seen spreading to major cities
• Biofuel boom threatens supplies of food, Nestle chairman warns
• Business confidence in Japan at 4-year low, survey reveals
• Election boosts Taiwan's stocks, currency
• Perng says Fed cuts pressuring NT dollar
• China regulators unveil rules for Nasdaq-style exchange
• Singer Estelle ends Duffy's 5-week grip on singles chart
• Curtis goes shirtless for a pose
• Rowling admits 'suicidal thoughts'
• Israeli singer embraces Britney, Apple for success
• 'Horton' triumphs at U.S. box office
• In Brief
• Thailand's queen Sirikit released from hospital
• Dr. Seuss classic keeps top spot in North American cinemas
• Rent a pricey handbag
• Zimbabwe's white population fears vote will change little
• Homeowner revives old house with simple updates
• In Brief
• Eighteen Ukrainian sailors trapped underwater in Hong Kong feared dead
• East Timor extends state of emergency after last month's attacks on core leaders premier
• Ecuadorean dies in a raid on rebels, minister reports
• Al-Qaida deputy calls on Muslims to strike
• DPP must return to grassroots
• U.S. wants UK to lead 'surge' in Iraq, report says
• Head of state from Pyongyang arrives in Angola
• King, prime minister in constitutional crisis
• Venezuelans burn Exxon 'Judas' in Easter ritual
• Central Bank to issue special inaugural coins
• Fresh from presidential election defeat, DPP faces overhaul
• Group of foreign election observers says Referendum Act needs to be amended
• NPM's new exhibit a preview for the South Branch
• PCHome, eBay team up for online shopping market
• AIEF announces it will offer TESOL certification courses
• In Brief
• Ma voices support for Taiwan baseball team to join Beijing Olympics
• Hsieh said to quit DPP chairmanship
• Cabinet says price of gasoline to stay frozen until May 20
• Ma says he wants to visit U.S. to build mutual trust
• U.S. death toll in Iraq reaches 4,000
• Bhutan votes in first democratic elections
• Protests disrupt flame lighting ceremony for Beijing Games
• Relief in Washington over Taiwan's election of president looking to engage with China
• Brazil reinforces commitment to send athletes to Beijing despite unrest
• Olympic flame-lighting ceremony marred by protests at first stop
• New head of airlines group keen on setting up direct China links
• Civic groups to join Taiwan-based Tibetans' sit-in
• Vice president-elect wants return to market mechanism on gas price
• U.S. officials unaware of Taiwan president-elect's travel plans
• Military mulls disciplinary action against Hsieh's son for attending campaign rally
• Ma's wife to stop taking bus but evasive about work
• Cross-strait ties face politically sensitive future
• Taiwan-Japan relations will not take step backwards: MOFA
• Taiwan records four more overseas dengue fever infections
• Lu denies intent to run for DPP chairperson
• Exhibition on Asian art opens at National Palace Museum
• Ma's victory should not be seen as endorsement for unification
• Federal Reserve backs new JPMorgan, Bear Stearns deal
• Geoff Ogilvy ends Tiger Woods' winning streak at CA Championship
• Clinton calls for legal protections for honest mortgage lenders
• Oil prices fluctuate as stronger dollar prompts selling, but stocks signal economic strength
• Billionaire investor Carl Icahn seeks court order for Motorola documents
• New Pakistan prime minister elected, judges freed
• Thushara, Muralitharan tighten Sri Lanka's grip in 1st test
• White House says 4,000 US death in Iraq is `sober moment'
• Injuries pile up for France ahead of friendly match against England
• U.S. Virgin Islands official says Obama is on the islands for a few days of "down time"
• Protests disrupt flame lighting ceremony for Beijing Games
• Stocks jump as JPMorgan ups bid for Bear Stearns, existing home sales show surprise gain
• Clinton urges Bush to form emergency working group on foreclosures
• China vows secure Olympics torch relay as activists protest at lighting ceremony
• Billionaire investor Carl Icahn seeks court order for Motorola documents
• Closing arguments are ongoing at the assault trial of rapper Remy Ma
• Egyptian government scrambles to ease bread shortages amid political crisis
• JPMorgan Chase increases acquisition price of Bear Stearns to $10 per share from $2 per share
• US dollar mostly up in European trading
• Injuries pile up for France ahead of friendly match against England
• Window closing for carrier combos to be reviewed under business-friendly Bush administration
• Egyptian government scrambles to ease bread shortages amid political crisis
• JPMorgan Chase increases acquisition price of Bear Stearns to $10 per share from $2 per share
• Beckham hoping 100th England appearance marks start of new phase in international career
• Penguins captain Sidney Crosby ruled out of game against Islanders
• British teen Thomas Daley wins European diving gold
• Former Nicaraguan foreign minister likely to be next General Assembly president
• Penguins captain Sidney Crosby ruled out of game against Islanders
• Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki out indefinitely with high ankle sprain and sprained knee
• Riot in China's Sichuan province leaves 1 policeman dead, 'several' others injured
• Marleen Veldhuis of the Netherlands sets new 50-meter freestyle world record
• Washington winger Alex Ovechkin named NHL player of the week, again
• Longtime Beatles friend and business associate Neil Aspinall dies at age 66 in New York City
• Banged-up Boston Red Sox go for repeat against stiff American League competition
• Aging NY Mets lead field of favorites but staying healthy remains a concern
• Congress, White House feel need to do more on housing, financial regs as economic fear spreads
• Agriculture futures surge after last week's sell-off spurs bargain-buying
• Historic sled dog race in Alaska revived for 100th anniversary
• US PGA Tour Schedule-Winners
• Curlin ready for US$6 million Dubai World Cup race
• US PGA Tour FedExCup Leaders
• Egyptian government scrambles to ease bread shortages amid political crisis
• Champions Tour Schedule-Winners
• 18 Ukrainian sailors trapped underwater in Hong Kong feared dead
• US LPGA Tour Schedule-Winners
• Malaysian king, prime minister in conflict over appointment as constitutional crisis looms
• Cole, Mascherano behavior ignores plea to respect referees
• Brazil demonstraters block access to dam to protest utility privatization
• Federica Pellegrini sets 400-meter freestyle world record
• Bhutto loyalist elected Pakistani prime minister, frees all detained judges
• Bhutto loyalist elected Pakistani prime minister, frees all detained judges
• Chilean economy grew by 5.1 percent in 2007, fuelled by communications
• Israeli central banks cuts interest rate to lowest ever, countering dollar collapse
• Brazilian president denies using public projects for his party's gain
• Mexico's oil production falls 6.4 percent in first two months of year
• Belarus: US cuts diplomatic presence amid deepening rifts between Washington, Minsk
• Belmont Stakes winning filly Rags to Riches retired
• Pakistan's new prime minister elected, orders release of judges detained by Musharraf
• Pakistan's new prime minister elected, orders release of judges detained by Musharraf
• Guus Hiddink signs new contract with Russia through 2010
• Lebanese presidential election postponed again amid continuing deadlock
• Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki out indefinitely with high ankle sprain and sprained knee
• Copa Libertadores: Defending champion needs victory against Colo Colo
• Sarwan resists with 80 but Windies still 290 behind Sri Lanka
• Grammy winner Navaira critically injured when Tejano band Rio's bus crashes in Houston area
• Fiennes, McGovern, Neeson headline Beckett salute at Lincoln Center Festival 08
• US Justice Department approves XM-Sirius radio deal
• Veldhuis and Pellegrini set world records at Euro swimming championships
• ATP Schedule-Winners
• Bush says U.S. troops killed in Iraq war have laid the foundation for peace
• Clash in China's Sichuan province leaves 1 policeman dead, 'several' others injured
• US Justice Department approves XM-Sirius radio deal
• Detroit mayor charged in text-messaging sex scandal _ yet another in US politics
• FINA wants to examine slick new swimsuit after wave of world records
• Socialists to begin talks with regional parties to try and pact parliamentary majority
• Oil prices end indecisive day lower as stronger dollar prompts selling
• Brazil demonstraters block access to dam to protest utility privatization
• Brazil sends hundreds of health workers to emergency rooms in dengue outbreak
• Bush says US troops killed in Iraq war have laid the foundation for peace
• Stocks jump as JPMorgan ups bid for Bear Stearns, existing home sales show surprise gain
• Home sales rise unexpectedly but prices keep tumbling
• Egyptian-born journalist who renounces Islam for papal baptism has supported Israel
• US Justice Department approves XM-Sirius satellite radio deal
• European Swimming Championships Results
• Stocks jump as JPMorgan ups bid for Bear Stearns, existing home sales show surprise gain
• Teenage striker Gai Assulin has 1st training session with Israel ahead of Chile friendly
• Activists say Alabama is the only state to bar HIV-infected inmates from work release
• Olympic flame-lighting ceremony marred by protests at first stop
• Stocks jump as JPMorgan ups bid for Bear Stearns, existing home sales show surprise gain
• Agriculture futures surge after last week's sell-off spurs bargain-buying
• Dollar rises against euro, Japanese yen, pound in European trading
• Facing higher oil prices, American Airlines raises 2008 fuel cost forecast by $1 billion
• New CNN Headline News program to poke fun at clips in film archive
• VW Beetle turned into police cruiser but won't be catching criminals in high-speed chase
• FINA wants to examine slick new swimsuit after wave of world records
• JPMorgan Chase increases acquisition price of Bear Stearns to $10 per share from $2 per share
• Closing arguments at rapper Remy Ma's Manhattan shooting trial
• JPMorgan Chase raises offer for Bear Stearns to $10, trying to diffuse shareholder anger
• Colombian minister says death of Ecuadorean should not hurt relations
• Clinton adviser stands by his comparison of Bill Richardson to Judas
• Vaas, Muralitharan take 3 wickets each and Sri Lanka well in control of 1st test
• Just when you thought we were safe from George Michael, wham! He's back
• Activists say Alabama is the only state to bar HIV-infected inmates from work release
• Argentines recall March 1976 coup that launched bloody dictatorship
• Clinton campaign says she `misspoke' in account of Bosnia trip 12 years ago
• Technical problems knock out Netflix site, bog down distribution hubs
• Indiana Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh leaving team after season
• Detroit mayor charged in text-messaging sex scandal _ yet another in US politics
• Democratic Party approves moving Puerto Rico primary to June 1
• 3rd test: Strauss, Bell centuries put England in charge
• Chavez says new tax will target rising oil company earnings
• Brazil's Hypolito to undergo knee surgery, miss training for Beijing Olympics
• Passport scandal raises questions about US government's reliance on private contractors
• Longtime Beatles friend and business associate Neil Aspinall dies at age 66 in New York City
• Johnny Knoxville's divorce from wife of 12 years is finalized
• Timberlake donates $200,000 to Memphis music museum, foundation
• Argentines recall 1976 coup that launched bloody dictatorship
• Fox, TV broadcasters appeal FCC fines for 'Married By America' show with sexual scenes
• Stocks jump as JPMorgan ups bid for Bear Stearns, existing home sales show surprise gain
• US Virgin Islands official says Obama is on the islands for 'low-key vacation'
• Nocioni apologizes to coach for outburst during Saturday's loss
• New York judge orders man to stop stalking Tyra Banks, or face going to jail
• Detroit mayor charged in text-messaging sex scandal _ yet another in US politics
• Justice Department approves XM-Sirius satellite radio deal
• Tuesday, April 1
• Looking for oil alternatives, US Air Force prods Wall Street to invest in coal-to-fuel plants
• Traditional media companies form ad networks to challenge reach of larger portals
• Bush says 4,000 US deaths in Iraq will `merit the sacrifice'
• 3rd test: New Zealand 48-0 at lunch, chasing 553
• US media companies exchange content as they form online ad networks around their brands
• Details on some of the online ad networks formed by traditional media companies
• Ecuadorian's death in FARC raid strains with Colombia
• From rice in Peru to miso in Japan, food prices are rising
• First trial in U.S. doping lab case opens with accusations against cyclist
• Russian-American tuberculosis patient once locked up in hospital faces felony charges
• Ecuador man's death in FARC raid strains with Colombia
• Congress probes stolen laptop that contains names of 2,500 heart patients
• Motorola: Icahn's legal bid for records 'unnecessary distraction'
• Germany, Switzerland square off in test before European Championship
• JPMorgan Chase raises offer for Bear Stearns to $10, trying to diffuse shareholder anger
• Veterans Trezeguet, Beckham recalled but coaches look to future
• McCain says US succeeding in Iraq as American death toll hits 4,000
• Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian formally announces run for Congress
• Pakistan's new prime minister elected, orders release of judges detained by Musharraf
• Royalists win in landslide in Bhutan's first parliamentary vote
• Mexico vows to invest US$21 billion in water projects
• Former President Clinton to visit Puerto Rico next month ahead of Democratic primary
• Pamela Anderson's marriage to Rick Salomon is annulled
• Bank of Korea governor says slowing economies expected to hurt exports
• Bank of Korea governor says slowing economies expected to hurt exports
• Denise Richards takes legal moves to remove the Sheen from her name
• Closing arguments at rapper Remy Ma's Manhattan shooting trial
• Environmentalists sue federal government over inaction on listing endangered species
• Clinton calls for legal protections for honest mortgage lenders
• Philippine bishops, leaders offer prayers for cancer-stricken Cory Aquino
• Technical problems knock out Netflix site, bog down distribution hubs
• Clinton campaign says she 'misspoke' in account of Bosnia trip
• 3rd test: NZ 146-1 at tea, chasing 553
• Security lapse exposes personal Facebook pictures to unwelcome strangers
• Britney Spears goes for laughs in her flirty role on CBS' `How I Met Your Mother'
• Bush says 4,000 US deaths in Iraq will `merit the sacrifice'
• Ecuador seeks OAS aid in deasth of citizen in raid on Colombian rebel camp
• Venezuela's Chavez sees US role in Tibet violence, says aim is tainting Olympics
• Oil prices near US$100 a barrel as stronger US dollar prompts selling
• Oil prices near US$100 a barrel as stronger US dollar prompts selling
• South Korea to cut, exempt import tariffs to fight inflation
• South Korea to cut, exempt import tariffs to fight inflation
• WBA light heavyweight world champion Green quits boxing
• A's add designated hitter Sweeney to roster for games in Japan
• Venezuela's Chavez celebrates legal victory over Exxon Mobil Corp.
• Kostitsyn scores twice as Canadiens clinch playoff spot with 7-5 win over Senators.
• Billups scores 32 points to lead Pistons past Suns in OT
• Oil prices fall to near US$100 a barrel as stronger US dollar prompts selling
• Hong Kong stock index jumps 4 percent by midmorning, tracking Wall Street gains
• Australians urging protesters not to target Olympic torch relay
• Obama backers attack Clinton for exaggerating dangers of Bosnia arrival
• Malaysian row between king and PM deepens over choice of state chief minister
• California judge rejects lawyer's challenge to conservatorship held by Spears' father
• World Cup qualifying: China hosts two vital matches
• Most Asian markets rise on positive US housing numbers, Wall Street rally
• Most Asian markets rise on positive US housing numbers, Wall Street rally
• Hong Kong stock index jumps 4.5 percent in morning trade, tracks Wall Street gains
• NZ race stewards ban tipsy jockey
• Kostitsyn scores twice as Canadiens clinch playoff spot with 7-5 win over Senators.
• Taiwan party united behind president-elect over cautious China approach
• Honduras says US should compensate melon producers for losses
• Australia's Leighton Holdings wins US$720 million India pipeline project
• TB patient once quarantined by court order in Arizona hospital now faces felony charges
• Toyota woos Japanese buyers with shopping mall with retaurants, robot shows
• New clash in Tibet area, Chinese official calls for increased patriotic campaigns
• Billups scores 32 points to lead Pistons past Suns in OT
• Justice Department approves XM-Sirius satellite radio deal
• South Korea to cut, exempt import tariffs to fight inflation
• Senior US envoys arrive in Pakistan as anti-Musharraf government takes power
• Shanghai readies new airport terminal, aiming to become Asia's top cargo hub
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs settles lawsuit with man who claims rapper punched him in Los Angeles
• Detroit mayor charged with perjury over alleged love affair, says he will be exonerated
• State-run Chinese media ignores Olympic torch-lighting protests
• Malaysian leader unveils market reforms, pledges to boost economy
• New Pakistani prime minister typifies Pakistan's political turnaround
• List of prime ministers during Pakistan's 60-year history
• Winners of Bhutan's first election say they will follow the king's vision
• Dollar slips versus yen in Asia as short-term investors lock in profit
• Most Asian markets rise on US housing data, revised offer for Bear Stearns, Wall Street rally
• South Korea's official human rights watchdog to conduct first North Korea probe
• Toyota woos Japanese buyers with shopping mall with restaurants, robot shows
• Malaysian PM admits it was a mistake to ignore the Internet in recent elections
• OECD head says sovereign wealth curbs unneeded, no political moves seen
• Oil prices fall to near US$100 a barrel as stronger US dollar prompts selling
• South Korea's official human rights watchdog to conduct first North Korea probe
• Japan stocks rise on dollar recovery, easing credit market fears
• 3rd test: Fleming bows out as New Zealand stumbles
• Report: China Life, sovereign wealth fund investors in Visa IPO
• New clash in Tibet area, Chinese official calls for increased patriotic campaigns
• Japan stocks rise on dollar recovery, easing credit market fears
• Heineken buys Czech brewer Drinks Union
• Australian building Stonehenge replica to lure tourists
• Hong Kong stock index jumps 6.4 percent on easing worries about US credit crisis
• Cheney says he doesn't judge his effectiveness by his popularity in the polls
• Asian markets rise on US housing data, better offer for Bear Stearns; Hang Seng jumps 6.4 pct
• Thailand's famed Oriental hotel accused of defaming another luxury hotel
• AP Interview: Wayne Wang says he enjoys versatility in eclectic body of work
• Iraq will not halt oil output, exports in Basra, official says
• State-run Chinese media ignores Olympic torch-lighting protests
• Smashing Pumpkins sue Virgin Records over 'Pepsi Stuff' promotion with Pepsi and Amazon.com
• Euro higher against the dollar at US$1.5534
• China's ICBC says 2007 net profit up 65 percent in higher income, fees
• After Vietnam cracks down on marriage brokers, South Koreans turn to Cambodia to buy wives
• Adidas, Vulcabras form joint venture to distribute Reebok gear in Brazil, Paraguay
• China's ICBC says 2007 net profit rises 65 percent on higher income, fees
• Hong Kong stock index jumps 6.4 percent on easing worries about US credit crisis
• Hong Kong stock index jumps 6.4 percent on easing worries about US credit crisis
• Australia's Rice sets world record in women's 200 individual medley
• China's Shanghai index ends flat as PetroChina drags on market
• Australians urging protesters not to target Olympic torch relay
• Bank of China's Hong Kong arm says 2007 profit surged 10 percent
• Bank of China's Hong Kong arm says 2007 profit surged 10 percent
• Asian, European markets rise on US housing data, better offer for Bear Stearns, Wall Street
• Asian, European markets rise on US housing data, better offer for Bear Stearns, Wall Street
• Chinese lender Bank of China says 2007 net profit rose 31 pct
• Chinese lender Bank of China says 2007 net profit rose 31 pct
• Fernando Torres doubtful for Spain-Italy friendly match
• New clash in Tibet area, Chinese official calls for increased patriotic campaigns
• Three share lead in British Open qualifying
• Malaysia ruling party may postpone internal elections to protect PM from challenges
• Malaysia's AirAsia X to buy another 10 Airbus A330s to expand fleet
• Malaysia's AirAsia X to buy another 10 Airbus A330s to expand fleet
• Court rules that Spanish football federation must vacate headquarters
• Italy, France among teams continuing Euro 2008 preparations with tough friendlies
• British lawmakers make new call for immediate inquiry into the Iraq war
• Report: Sony BMG mulling an online music subscription service
• Chinese banks report hefty profit gains for 2007 despite mortgage lending crisis
• Chinese banks report hefty profit gains for 2007 despite mortgage lending crisis
• Obama backers attack Clinton for exaggerating dangers of Bosnia arrival
• More pet owners turn to custom-built wheelchairs to keep disabled pets moving
• Hulk Hogan is sued over his son's car crash in Florida
• Rice sets her 2nd world record at Olympic trials
• Australia's Rice sets world record in women's 200 individual medley
• Volvo sells 240 buses to the city of Bangalore, India
• European, Asian markets rise on US housing data, better offer for Bear Stearns, Wall Street
• European, Asian markets rise on US housing data, better offer for Bear Stearns, Wall Street
• Fuel company Sasol announces South Africa's largest black empowerment deal
• Detroit mayor charged with perjury for lying about text messages, says he will be exonerated
• German far-right party leader charged with incitement over soccer World Cup pamphlets
• Indonesia endorses bill banning online porn
• India, South Africa face stiff test under searing sun and intense humidity
• South Korean court: 'love shot' can be sexual harassment
• China Life says 2007 profits US$5.5 billion, nearly double 2006 level
• China Life says 2007 profits US$5.5 billion, nearly double 2006 level
• George Clooney, Renee Zellweger whistle-stop a day away in support of 'Leatherheads' film
• Indian shares rise sharply by 6.1 percent as investors go for blue chips
• Indian shares rise sharply by 6.1 percent as investors go for blue chips
• London's FTSE 100 index up 186.30 points at 5,681.5
• Portugal, Greece meet in rematch of Euro 2004 final
• Baby rattlesnake stowed away in luggage bites high school coach
• Poland plays United States in friendly match, but has Germany on its mind
• Despite his return to Renault, Alonso could already be eyeing another F1 move
• ECB adds an extra euro50 billion for liquidity-starved banks in weekly refinancing operation
• ArcelorMittal increases stake in US car parts supplier
• S&P says home prices fall by record 11.4 percent in January
• Oil rises above US$101 a barrel on weaker US dollar, stronger gasoline prices
• US stocks head for mixed open after sharp rallies; investors await consumer confidence reading
• Australian building Stonehenge replica to lure tourists
• S&P says US home prices fall by record 11.4 percent in January
• Report: Trezeguet had left boots at home when he got French call-up to play England
• Documentary `Blindsight' offers inspiring tale of 6 blind teenagers climbing Lhakpa Ri
• Germany, Switzerland meet in test before European Championship
• US stocks fluctuate after back-to-back rallies; investors await consumer confidence reading
• Japan's prime minister eyes new permanent law to enable overseas troop dispatch
• Benitez seeks urgent talks with referees' chief over Mascherano sending off
• Audiences still hear `Horton' as Seuss tale pulls in $24 million at the box office
• Heparin recalled in Denmark and Italy, European Medicines Agency says
• Stocks fluctuate after back-to-back rallies; investors await consumer confidence reading
• S&P says home prices fall by record 11.4 percent in January
• New clash in Tibet area, Chinese official calls for increased patriotic campaigns
• US consumer confidence tumbles in March on pessimism about jobs, income
• Kosovo prime minister rejects Serbian proposal to partition Kosovo along ethnic lines
• US Fed auctions another $50 billion to banks, bringing total to $260 billion since December
• Rio Ferdinand to captain England in Wednesday's friendly against France
• Syria tightens controls on Internet users across country
• Aker Yards sells major stake in German, Ukraine merchant vessel shipyards to Russia's FLC West
• Consumer confidence drops to 5-year low in March on pessimism about jobs, income
• Fed auctions another $50 billion to banks, bringing total to $260 billion since December
• Former Real Betis president Ruiz de Lopera denies stealing funds from Spanish club
• Stocks decline after disappointing consumer confidence reading causes recession fears
• Claus Lundekvam retires from soccer because of injury
• New York judge tells man to stop bothering Tyra Banks
• Tokio Hotel tour canceled, lead singer to undergo larynx surgery
• Japan's prime minister eyes new permanent law to enable overseas troop dispatch
• Alain Bernard, Marleen Veldhuis dominate European swimming championships
• German triple jumper Nico Bayer suspended for failing drug test
• Mexico coach Sanchez could have his job on the line in friendly against Ghana
• Egypt military court again postpones verdict in trial of Muslim Brotherhood leaders
• Fed auctions another $50 billion to banks, bringing total to $260 billion since December
• Relief in Washington over Taiwan's election of president looking to engage with China
• Rapid Bucharest sold to Jordanian businessman
• Bacon masterpiece could fetch $70 million at NYC auction
• Oil prices slide below $100 a barrel on economic worries; investors look past falling dollar
• French cyclist Tournant concerned about Tibet, rules out boycott
• Watteau painting lost for 160 years to be auctioned by Christie's
• Tibetan exiles begin torch relay from government-in-exile headquarters in India
• German far-right party leader charged with incitement over soccer World Cup pamphlets
• Consumer confidence drops to 5-year low in March on pessimism about jobs, income
• Baby rattlesnake stowed away in luggage bites high school coach
• Sarkozy says he cannot rule out possibility of boycotting Beijing opening ceremony
• Robben upset to be overlooked for Netherlands' friendly against Austria
• Fernando Torres doubtful for Spain-Italy friendly match
• Monsanto now expects stronger earnings in 2008, shares rise
• Alitalia, Air France-KLM and Italy unions meet to discuss French bid for carrier
• US, Thailand open regional supply depot for anti-bird flu supplies
• Michael Vick trial date rescheduled to June 27 on Virginia dogfighting charges
• Britain's Brown says lawmakers can vote according to conscience on proposed embryo laws
• S&P says US home prices fall by record 10.7 percent in January
• New Pakistani prime minister typifies Pakistan's political turnaround
• Euro higher against the dollar after US consumer confidence sinks
• Neihu Sports Center to open in April
• Caesar Park Kenting hosts tuna show
• Hsinchu Flower Festival opens
• Han-Hsien offers golf vacation
• Formosan Naruwan Hotel launches special package
• Sheraton Hotel Taipei features super giant grouper dishes
• Hotel Royal Taipei presents 'Love of Prague' promotion
• Badminton players gather at Sunworld
• WBA world champion boxer Green retires 'with dignity, respect intact'
• Sidelines
• Nocioni apologizes to Bulls coach for outburst during Saturday's loss
• Veldhuis, Pellegrini set world records at Euro championships
• Red Sox say no Dice for complete game
• Judah offers to bet US$100,000 he will knock out Mosley
• Nigeria aims for Olympic soccer berth
• Woods, Isleworth take lead at Tavistock Cup
• Clark says no sledging would be 'boring'
• Pistons end Suns' seven-game streak with overtime win
• Finding old Europe south of the border
• Taiwan's election results to spur reform, Fitch say
• Taiex falls; NT dollar ends higher
• Japan official says economy to face rising risks
• Greenback ends lower as economic concerns persist
• New JPMorgan buyout deal pushes Dow Jones up 1.52%
• Nippon Steel to build facility in Brazil, report says
• South Korea to remove tariffs on wheat to rein in inflation
• In Brief
• American Airlines raises fuel cost forecast by US$1b
• Facebook security lapse exposes personal pictures to strangers
• Japan cosmetics maker set to build factory in Vietnam
• Air China proposes alliance deal with Shanghai Airlines
• Shopping mall used as strategy to woo Japanese to buy new cars
• KFC undergoes market tests for new grilled chicken
• UBS says Taiwan to 'outshine' other regional markets in Asia
• MOEA says fuel, electricity prices should be raised
• Huashan seeking to be show window of best of Taiwan
• Lu Chuan-sheng lives on as father of Taiwan chorus
• Zimbabwe inflation woes force people pay millions for bread
• Many in Iraq feel their life was better under Saddam
• In Brief
• Chinese-born engineer receives prison term in U.S. for conspiracy
• New York's new governor discusses past marijuana and cocaine use
• Afghan peace hurt by failed aid pledges
• Comoros nation says its troops have taken rebel island's capital
• Japan needs Volcker's example
• No worries for peaceful transition
• Fierce fighting erupts in Basra
• Australian prime minister's trip signals foreign policy shifts
• Palestinian unity talks unravel, exposing disarray in Abbas government
• Activists call for boycotting 2008 Beijing Olympics
• CDC confirms 4 more cases of overseas dengue fever infections
• New leader needs a united party when negotiating with rival China
• President-elect Ma seen posing new dilemma for Washington
• Taipei City to send officials to Beijing over panda imports
• In Brief
• Taiwan, France agree to mutually recognize higher education diplomas
• Prosecutors question owner of Prince Motors
• Premier defends decision to freeze gas prices
• Taiwan's first-family-to-be shuns limelight
• MND sees no need to declare loyalty to Ma
• U.S. officials say they are unaware of Ma's travel plan
• New Bhutan looks to past on first day as democracy
• Ma's wife says she will continue to work
• Hsieh promises to resign from top DPP post
• Ice shrinks in Arctic sea, attractive to oil firms
• Tibetans in Taiwan to stage 49-hour fast
• IDA to hold world design congress in Taiwan in 2011
• Over 17,000 Taiwanese eyeing jobs in China: survey
• Taipei county police smash video pirating ring
• U.S. deciding on Ma's visit request: State Department official
• Taiwan returns missile components to U.S., MND confirms
• DPP asks Hsieh to lead party reform drive
• Presidential candidate quits DPP chairmanship
• KMT's victory not to accelerate unification: ex-president
• New gov't to continue existing cooperation with allies: MOFA
• Agriculture researchers cultivate plant dubbed `African Viagra'
• Musharraf swears in prime minister as US envoys meet new leaders
• US mortgage insurer MGIC to offer $420M in stock, 20 pct more than originally planned
• Major Argentine farm strike enters 13th day without negotiations
• Kansas City possible candidate for Bombardier aircraft plant
• West Indies avoid follow-on but Sri Lanka build 279-run lead in 1st test
• Ramirez hits pair of two-run doubles to lead Red Sox over Athletics 6-5 in MLB season opener
• Mexico coach Sanchez could have his job on the line in friendly against Ghana
• Sopranos actor's Harley Davidson, signed the series' cast members, to be auctioned online
• Oxford weighs in heavier than Cambridge for Saturday's Boat Race
• Oklahoma council members approve lease for SuperSonics if they move to Oklahoma City
• Heparin recalled in Denmark, France and Italy, European Medicines Agency says
• Danish legislator Bonde to step down as MEP, lead pan-European political movement
• Claus Lundekvam retires from soccer because of injury
• Aker Yards sells major stake in German, Ukraine merchant vessel shipyards to Russia's FLC West
• McCain tries to rebut Democratic criticism of his economic expertise
• Reports: Air France-KLM to present revised Alitalia proposal for unions on Friday
• Wall Street mixed after disappointing consumer confidence reading causes recession fears
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to add 140 workers to bank-failure division as crisis deepens
• Oil prices gyrate on US economic worries and a falling dollar
• Bush administration asks for waiver for Libya
• British lawmakers make new call for immediate inquiry into the Iraq war
• ECB adds an extra euro50 billion for liquidity-starved banks in weekly refinancing operation
• Dice-K wild, but Ramirez's hitting gives Boston 6-5 win over Oakland
• Capello to give David Beckham his 100th appearance for England against France
• London's FTSE-100 index up 193.86 points at 5,689.10
• Fabio Capello says David Beckham will make his 100th appearance for England against France
• Simon Pegg is the same ol' `Scotty' in upcoming `Star Trek' movie
• Appeals court overturns New York State airline passenger law
• Bush administration asks Congress to grant Libya terror damages waiver
• European stocks rally, with financials stronger
• FAA orders inspections of older model Boeing 737s after 'numerous reports of fuel leaks'
• Alinghi goes back to basics with French skipper Gautier to prepare for America's Cup
• NYC Noguchi museum enters phase 2 of renovations
• Gold futures recover on weak dollar, drop in consumer confidence
• China calls for 'patriotic' classes, mulls strategy in public opinion war
• Key figure in South African anti-conscription campaign dies
• P&G buys Frederic Fekkai hair care brand
• Hardin argues that he should be allowed to represent Clemens
• Report: Afghan aid money spent on high salaries, living costs
• Injured Ibrahimovic should be fit to play at European Championship
• Detroit mayor charged with perjury for lying about text messages, says he will be exonerated
• Anadarko Petroleum boosts 2008 production target after expanding capital budget
• Briatore taking things slowly at QPR even after clinching lucrative sponsorship deal
• Reports: Air France-KLM to present revised Alitalia proposal for unions on Friday
• Wolfsburg midfielder Marcelinho target of complaint after disco incident
• Broadcaster ITV secures right to first pick of Champions League matches in Britain
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to add 140 workers to bank-failure division as crisis deepens
• Former Real Betis president Ruiz de Lopera denies stealing funds from Spanish club
• Third annual VH1 Rock Honors to pay tribute to The Who; surviving members to perform together
• US: Trustees project serious financial challenges for Social Security and Medicare
• Gunmen kidnap Nigerian politician's wife and baby in oil-rich region
• Appeals court overturns New York State airline passenger law
• US: Trustees project serious financial challenges for Social Security and Medicare
• Saudi King calls for dialogue among different religions, including Judaism
• Web site: Jose Canseco says he introduced A-Rod to steroids distributor in his upcoming book
• Fabio Capello says David Beckham will make his 100th appearance for England against France
• Report: French PM says government to revise 2008 growth forecast down to 1.7-2.0 percent
• Despite his return to Renault, Alonso could already be eyeing another F1 move
• Spanish scriptwriter Rafael Azcona dies aged 81
• Key figure in South African anti-conscription campaign dies
• Miguel Cabrera and Detroit Tigers finalize $152.3 million, 8-year deal
• Capello guarantees Beckham 100th appearance: Trezeguet gets chance to impress Domenech
• Another Malinda Warnapura half century leads Sri Lanka to 382-run lead in 1st test
• Engineering society accused of cover-ups in investigations of Katrina, World Trade Center
• Rio Ferdinand to captain England in Wednesday's friendly against France
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to add 140 workers to bank-failure division as crisis deepens
• Gamblers not expected to double down in economic downturn
• Peru's ex-president Fujimori falls asleep during his murder and kidnapping trial
• Chunk of Antarctic ice shelf collapses, putting larger area at risk
• Report: General Electric supplier in China subjects staff to long hours, toxins
• McCain tries to rebut Democratic criticism of his economic expertise
• Tiger's streak could have been 2 tournaments long, or it could still be going
• China and Russia head list of nations rebuked by Britain over human rights
• Hoy excited by keirin challenge, not lamenting loss of 1-kilometer time trial at games
• German far-right party leader charged with incitement over soccer World Cup pamphlets
• French president ups pressure on China with hint of boycott Olympic opening ceremony
• Clinton said she was wrong to claim she came under hostile fire in Bosnia
• Venezuela's Chavez challenges IAPA meeting with rival 'media terrorism' forum
• Technology problems could add billions to cost of 2010 US census, hurt accuracy
• Reports: Air France-KLM to present revised Alitalia proposal for unions on Friday
• Zab Judah asks Shane Mosley to agree to blood testing for drugs before welterweight fight
• WADA to help defend former president Pound in lawsuit with UCI
• Nancy Reagan to endorse Republican presidential hopeful John McCain
• Wall Street manages to close mostly higher even after disappointing consumer confidence news
• Brazil and Sweden play in friendly to mark 50th anniversary of 1958 World Cup final
• Alinghi goes back to basics with French skipper Gautier to prepare for America's Cup
• Brazil's Atletico Mineiro signs Serbian midfielder Petkovic
• McCain tries to rebut Democratic criticism of his economic expertise
• Wall Street manages to close mostly higher even after disappointing consumer confidence news
• Oil prices rise modestly as the falling dollar overshadows economic worries
• Chelsea Clinton brushes aside question about Monica Lewinsky
• Dollar falls on reports of worsening consumer confidence, falling US home prices
• Clinton says account of hostile fire in Bosnia was a mistake
• Roger Federer hopes to shake off slow '08 start at Key Biscayne
• US auto sales likely to drop again in March as economy takes toll
• Obama takes break from campaign with family stop in U.S. Virgin Islands
• 2008 Mostly Mozart Festival _ from Mozart to the South Pacific
• APNewsBreak: Republican issues report questioning whether Roger Clemens lied
• Wall Street manages to close mostly higher even after disappointing consumer confidence news
• Reports: Air France-KLM to present revised Alitalia proposal for unions on Friday
• Ben Heppner back for `Tristan' at Met but Deborah Voigt sick
• Fernando Torres doubtful for Spain-Italy friendly match
• Engineering society accused of cover-ups in investigations of Katrina, World Trade Center
• Mortgage insurer MGIC to offer $420 million in stock; Thornburg seeks $1.35 billion financing
• Bush administration asks Congress for waiver for Libya on terrorism victims law
• Flushing of US town's water system begins to get rid of salmonella that sickened hundreds
• Radio station operator Clear Channel shares plummet on report that buyout deal is collapsing
• Major Argentine farm strike enters 13th day without negotiations
• Report: General Electric supplier in China subjects workers to long hours, toxins
• Technology problems could add billions to cost of 2010 US census, hurt accuracy
• Venezuela's Chavez challenges IAPA meeting with rival 'media terrorism' forum
• Cory Spinks will have father, uncle in corner for next fight
• Radio station operator Clear Channel shares plummet on report that buyout deal is collapsing
• Multibillion-dollar auction canceled for Brazil's CESP power producer
• Chunk of Antarctic ice shelf collapses, putting larger area at risk; global warming blamed
• West Indies 96-1 chasing improbable 437 to win 1st test
• France "B" team beats Mali 3-2 in friendly match
• Saudi King calls for dialogue among different religions, including Judaism
• Steve McQueen's heirs ask NY court to block apparel sales of Italy-based manufacturer
• Cheney says he doesn't judge his effectiveness by his popularity in the polls
• Obama takes break from campaign with family stop in U.S. Virgin Islands
• US Senate leader Reid says Democratic wounds will heal in presidential contest
• Honduras says US should compensate melon producers for losses
• British lawmakers make new call for immediate inquiry into the Iraq war
• Judge approves $24 million Walgreen discrimination settlement
• Clinton says she would have split with Obama's pastor
• Montopoli installed as general secretary of Canadian Soccer Association
• Yahoo joins OpenSocial platform, forms nonprofit oversight group with Google, MySpace
• Baby rattlesnake stowed away in luggage bites US man
• Top engineer at Chrysler leaves company
• Venezuela's Chavez challenges IAPA meeting with rival 'media terrorism' forum
• Major Argentine farm strike enters 13th day without negotiations
• Clear Channel shares plummet on report that buyout deal is on brink of collapse
• JPMorgan offers Bear Stearns' best brokers cash and stock incentives to stay on board
• US state Nebraska retains death penalty, but no means of executing inmates
• France "B" team beats Mali 3-2 in friendly match
• Brazil's Vale halts talks to acquire Anglo-Swiss miner Xstrata
• Country star Sara Evans engaged to former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker
• England one wicket from match and series victory
• 'Girls Gone Wild' founder says judge targeted him for retribution
• Crane accident at Miami condo construction site kills 2 workers, hurts 5
• Crane accident at Miami condo construction site kills 2 workers, hurts 5
• Beckham settles in for 2nd MLS season with less hoopla, more focus on results
• Documentary chronicles history of blacks in Mormon church
• Google's Brin, Page and Schmidt take $1 salary again; stock holdings hurt by share-price drop
• Reports: Air France-KLM to present revised Alitalia proposal for unions on Friday
• Gymnast world champ Diego Hypolito undergoes successful knee surgery
• Shaquille O'Neal to volunteer for Tempe Police Department
• Musharraf swears in prime minister as US envoys meet new leaders
• Report: Afghan aid money spent on high salaries, living costs
• Capello recalls Beckham for 100th appearance and talks of 2010 World Cup
• Chemist says he gave steroids to American cyclist, helped with cover story
• Crane accident at Miami condo construction site kills 2 workers, hurts 5
• England wins third test to seal 2-1 series win
• Clinton says she would have split with Obama's pastor
• Japan trade surplus rose 0.9 percent in February on year
• Libertadores: San Lorenzo beats Real Potosi 1-0 to revive second-round hopes
• President vows no concessions to major Argentine farm strike
• US Senate leader Reid says Democratic wounds will heal in presidential contest
• Crane accident at Miami condo construction site kills 2 workers, hurts 5
• Nancy Reagan endorses McCain
• Hollinger will relinquish voting control over Sun-Times Media in proposed settlement
• 3rd test: England beats New Zealand by 121 runs to win series 2-1
• Crane accident at Miami condo construction site kills 2 workers, hurts 5
• Mining merger puts Australian companies among world's top zinc, lead producers
• McCain leaves housing crisis options on table but places limits on government assistance
• Venezuela's Chavez wary of McCain, says he seems 'man of war' like Bush
• Nebraska lawmakers retain death penalty, but state still has no means of executing inmates
• Group says GE supplier in China subjects workers to toxins
• Oil prices rise to mid-US$101 on weaker US dollar
• Malaysia's Maybank to acquire Indonesia's sixth largest lender for US$2.7 billion
• President vows no concessions to major Argentine farm strike
• Copa Libertadores: Atlas leads Group 3 in with 1-1 draw against Maracaibo
• Fleury shuts out Devils; Malone scores game winner for Penguins
• Japan trade surplus rises 0.9 percent in February from year ago
• South Africa bats first after Smith wins toss against India
• Oil prices rise to near US$102 a barrel on weaker US dollar
• West scores 35 as Hornets beat Pacers 114-106
• Copa Libertadores: Cienciano plays scoreless draw against Bolognesi
• England to play only two tests in India
• President vows no concessions to major Argentine farm strike
• First 2 couples eliminated from the latest season of 'Dancing With the Stars'
• More than 100 Bhutanese refugees resettled in US, other nations
• Farmers warn that Philippines faces rice shortage, as government signs import deal
• Appeals court overturns N.Y. law ordering airlines to give stranded passengers food, water
• Fleury shuts out Devils; Malone scores game winner for Penguins
• Singapore Airlines grounded A380 plane for fuel pump problem
• Tenor Ben Heppner recovers from illness, now soprano falls ill in 'Tristan' performance at Met
• Dollar falls versus yen on weak US consumer confidence
• Report: Comcast, Time Warner Cable in talks to fund nationwide WiMax broadband network
• Group says GE supplier in China subjects workers to toxins
• Philippines goal of balancing budget this year at risk from rising prices
• Group says GE supplier in China subjects workers to toxins
• Smith, McKenzie provide South Africa solid start in opening test
• APNewsBreak: Republican issues report questioning whether Roger Clemens lied
• Obama overcame outsider feelings to fit in at elite private high school
• McCain renews calls for US to collaborate more with allies
• Russia seems to soften its stance, but US missile defense still faces obstacles
• Taiwan's Hsieh resigns ruling party chairmanship over presidential defeat
• Ford to announce sale of Jaguar, Land Rover to Tata Motors on Wednesday
• Chevron estimates Vietnam offshore gas find at 5 trillion cubic feet
• China lashes out at British paper for comparing Beijing Olympics to 1936 Nazi Berlin Games
• Bangladesh keeps faith in 15-member squad for Pakistan ODI tour
• UK regulator admits failings in oversight of Northern Rock, announces new procedures
• Pacific nations pressure Fiji to hold elections by next March
• Vietnam's economy slows in 1st quarter; government to cut 2008 target
• China held to home draw by Australia in World Cup qualifier
• Japan stocks fall as exporter shares sold amid concerns over US economy
• San Lorenzo beats Real Potosi to revive hopes of Libertadores progress
• South Korea to back UN resolution on North Korea's human rights record
• Oil prices rise to near US$102 a barrel on weaker US dollar
• Sainsbury says sales rose after cutting prices
• Belgium may consider Olympic boycott if Tibet situation worsens
• UK regulator admits failings in oversight of Northern Rock, announces new procedures
• Philippine health chief approves order to eradicate black market in kidneys
• South Korea to release government-stored rice to stabilize consumer prices
• China lashes out at British paper for comparing Beijing Olympics to 1936 Nazi Berlin Games
• Johan Franzen's power-play goal leads Red Wings past Blues
• Hanzal's overtime winner gives Coyotes 5-4 win over Sharks
• Clinton says she would have split with Obama's pastor
• Japan's Mitsui to take 20 percent stake in US$3.9 bln Qatar water, power project
• Diageo says US requests more information on joint venture agreement with Dutch vodka maker
• Ford to announce sale of Jaguar, Land Rover to Tata Motors on Wednesday
• McKenzie misses century as South Africa dominates India
• Survey shows German business confidence rising in March
• Alitalia shares up 14 percent in Milan as Air France-KLM promises revised plan
• Chevron estimates Vietnam offshore gas find at 6 trillion cubic feet
• Belgium could consider Olympic boycott if violence worsens in Tibet
• Caterpilla raises stake in Japan joint venture with Mitsubishi Heavy
• Rev. Jeremiah Wright cancels Texas appearances, citing security
• European Union says economy faces strong headwinds from credit turmoil
• Malaysia cuts 2008 growth forecast, keeps curb on currency
• German business confidence rises unexpectedly in March
• China stocks fall on worries over new shares flooding market; airlines lead decline
• Euro higher against dollar as German business confidence upbeat
• Bangladesh celebrates Independence Day with calls to try war criminals
• Poland's jobless rate inches down to 11.5 percent in February
• Hong Kong's key stock index edges up 0.7 percent as traders buy Chinese banks
• Greece's opposition socialists submit censure motion against government
• After facing 2 other famous rivals, Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman prepares to take on Al Franken
• Producer buys rights for film about Thai woman who became boxing champ while jailed
• Producer buys rights for film about Thai woman who became boxing champ while jailed
• EU launches in-depth probe into Visa credit card fees
• Egypt sends minor cabinet minister to Arab summit in latest snub to Syria
• Farmers warn that Philippines faces rice shortage, as government signs import deal
• ECB's Trichet calls for "change of culture" in banking system
• Sullivan 0.02 outside 100 meters freestyle world record
• German business confidence rises unexpectedly in March
• Deutsche Bank: negative market may force write-downs, endanger 08 pretax profit target
• Malaysia cuts 2008 growth forecast, keeps curb on currency
• US dollar mostly lower, gold up in European morning trading
• Eli Lilly pays $15 million to settle state of Alaska's lawsuit over drug Zyprexa
• China allows some foreign reporters into Tibet amid show of control after violence
• EU launches in-depth probe into Visa credit card fees
• Asian markets mixed after weak US consumer data
• Greece's opposition socialists submit censure motion against government
• Chia, Blyth, Lam and Que qualify for British Open
• Expensive oil, food places huge burden on developing countries, Indian finance minister says
• EU: Euro area starts to feel impact of financial markets turmoil, weaker EU economy
• Malaysia's Maybank to acquire Indonesia's sixth largest lender for US$2.7 billion
• Philippine health chief approves order to eradicate black market in kidneys
• Clinton says she would have split with Obama's pastor
• Bank of England governor promises loan backing to restore market confidence
• ECB's Trichet calls for "change of culture" in banking system
• Oil prices rise over US$102 a barrel on weaker US dollar
• Swedish media says Nordic Capital, Fortune Brands to make joint Absolut bid
• Cambodia halts rice exports to curb rising domestic prices
• German business confidence rises unexpectedly in March
• Cambodia halts rice exports to curb rising domestic prices
• Ford sells Jaguar, Land Rover to India's Tata Motors
• Tour de France says champion Contador won't be eligible until 2009
• Euro higher against dollar as German business confidence upbeat
• McKenzie, Amla shape South Africa's domination of India
• McKenzie, Amla shape South Africa's domination of India
• No bait necessary: Scientists test plan to use sound to entice fish to catch themselves
• Clear Channel shares sink on reports that buyout deal is on brink of collapse
• British regulator admits failings in oversight of Northern Rock, announces new procedures
• London's FTSE 100 index down 27.1 points at 5,662.0
• Outspoken tabloid editor receives six month imprisonment for reporting that Mubarak was ill
• Ford sells Jaguar, Land Rover to India's Tata Motors for $2.3B
• US envoys promote security, development in Pakistan's militant hotspots
• China allows some foreign reporters into Tibet on strictly controlled tour after violence
• Curing diseases may depend on new embryology bill, scientists say
• Bush visits Pentagon Wednesday, consults with advisers on Iraq
• Motorola plans to split company, yielding to pressure from Icahn
• Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods drop for second consecutive month
• EU: Euro area starts to feel impact of financial markets turmoil, weaker EU economy
• Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods drop for second consecutive month
• UK Sport to drug test every British athlete in run up to Beijing Olympic Games
• Take-Two board rejects Electronic Arts buyout bid, says it's open to higher offers
• Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods drop for second consecutive month
• Tour de France says champion Contador won't be eligible until 2009
• Motorola plans to split company, yielding to pressure from billionaire Carl Icahn
• British Broadcasting Corp. extends deal to broadcast Wimbledon through to 2014
• Ford sells Jaguar, Land Rover to India's Tata Motors
• South Korea, North Korea draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
• South Korea, North Korea draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
• Sainsbury says sales rose after cutting prices
• US stocks head for moderately lower open following weaker-than-expected factory report
• Clinton says she would have split with Obama's pastor
• 'Crash' producer loses lawsuit to get Oscar awarded retroactively
• EU officials considering 'measures' to protest Canadian seal-hunt
• US envoys promote security, development in Pakistan's militant hotspots
• Motorola plans to split company, yielding to pressure from billionaire Carl Icahn
• McKenzie, Amla shape South Africa's domination of India
• McKenzie, Amla shape South Africa's domination of India
• Motorola plans to split company, yielding to pressure from billionaire Carl Icahn
• American Airlines cancels about 200 flights to inspect MD-80 aircraft
• China allows some foreign reporters into Tibet on strictly controlled tour after violence
• Syria accuses US of seeking to torpedo Arab summit; Egypt snubs by sending low-level official
• Emil Brown leads Athletics to 5-1 win over Red Sox
• Spain reports huge drop in home sales and mortgages
• US stocks decline in early trading following weaker-than-expected factory report
• US envoys promote security, development in Pakistan's militant hotspots
• Belgium could consider Olympic boycott if violence worsens in Tibet
• Oil prices rise over US$102 a barrel on weaker US dollar
• Bush consults with advisers on Iraq at US Defense Department.
• Ford sells Jaguar, Land Rover to India's Tata Motors
• Alinghi ready to return to court to settle dispute over dates of next America's Cup
• US stocks decline in early trading following weaker-than-expected factory report
• US stocks decline following weaker-than-expected factory report
• McCain says US should live up to duties as world leader
• Emil Brown leads Athletics to 5-1 win over Red Sox
• EU launches in-depth probe into Visa credit card fees
• Ryanair announces cost-cutting review, management pay freeze to counter high oil prices
• New US home sales fall to a 13-year low in February
• New US home sales fall to a 13-year low in February
• Deutsche Bank: negative market may force write-downs, endanger 08 pretax profit target
• Shell, Virent in joint venture to convert crops to biogasoline
• US stocks fall on weaker-than-expected factory report, but pare losses on home sales data
• Polish central bank raises interest rates by a quarter point
• Clear Channel shares sink on reports that buyout deal is on brink of collapse
• McCain says US should live up to duties as world leader
• US Treasury's Paulson calls for stern examination of rules governing big financial players
• New US home sales fall to a 13-year low in February, underscoring steep slump in housing
• Bank of England governor promises loan backing to restore market confidence
• US Treasury's Paulson calls for broad look at financial regulations
• Gary Neville expects to have to wait until next season for return to Man United team
• Alinghi ready to return to court to settle dispute over dates of next America's Cup
• McCain says US should live up to duties as world leader
• New chairman nominated for Swedish utility Vattenfall
• Belgium could consider Olympic boycott if violence worsens in Tibet
• US Treasury's Paulson calls for broad look at financial regulations
• Oil prices jump higher after US report says inventories were lower than expected last week
• US Treasury Secretary Paulson calls for broad look at financial regulations
• Oil prices jump higher after US report says inventories were lower than expected last week
• Former Lyn director convicted of fraud in contract dispute over Chelsea star Mikel
• Bush consults with US military leaders on Iraq
• Ralph Fiennes leads stellar British cast in Yasmina Reza's 'God of Carnage'
• Ford sells Jaguar, Land Rover to India's Tata Motors
• Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Obama's ex-pastor, cancels Texas appearances, citing security
• Egyptian tabloid editor receives six months prison for reporting on president's health
• Oil prices jump after US report says fuel inventories were lower than expected last week
• Rob Hayles, Pim Ligthart withdraw from track worlds after failing blood tests
• Congress scrutinizing Bear Stearns purchase by JP Morgan, impact on US taxpayers
• Toyota donates $20M to Audubon; seeks to repair green image
• Rob Hayles, Pim Ligthart withdraw from track worlds after failing blood tests
• Greece's opposition socialists submit censure motion against government
• Euro higher against dollar as German business confidence upbeat
• New teams, new equipment, same old names likely in IndyCar title chase
• Russian steelmaker plans rapid boost in output at Sparrows Point steel mill
• Children's home volunteers needed
• CPAMI issues new version of national parks periodical
• Aussie indigenous art exhibit opens
• National sailboard contest to take place in Pingtung County March 30
• Yilan Green Exposition to open
• Milkweed bufferflies to pass Freeway No. 3 in migration
• Far Eastern named 'Best Hotel in Taipei'
• Sidelines
• Penguins blank Devils to clinch playoff spot
• Red Sox star says sorry after making erratic start
• Spurs beat Magic for 4th successive win
• Arsenal needs to win its last seven games, Gilberto says
• England manager recalls Beckham for 100th appearance
• England beats New Zealand by 121 runs
• As Japan toasts onset of spring, experts feel the heat
• Namibia strikes 'new gold' with tourists
• EU launches in-depth probe into Visa credit card fees
• Worries over U.S. economy send Taiex slightly lower
• Cafe franchise to open in Tibet
• U. S. dollar pauses in Asian trade after sharp fall in consumer confidence
• Nasdaq closes slightly higher amid rising oil, metal prices
• Hike in rice price expected in Philippines
• Bear Stearns staff remain bitter over new JPMorgan buyout deal
• In Brief
• Tuna talks look to cut down on overfishing
• Cambodian oil production set to start in '11
• GE supplier in PRC accused of violating law
• Tata to buy Jaguar, Land Rover for US$2.3b
• MOEA seeks price increase for gasoline, utility after April
• Over 17,000 Taiwanese eyeing jobs in China, survey finds
• Argentine farmers rally seen spreading to Buenos Aires
• 'Open skies' deal between EU, U.S. set to start Sunday
• Giant dinosaur fossil found on bus in Peru's mountains
• Research finds rodents can learn to use tools
• Some cancer studies found using flawed methodology
• Premature babies tied to higher risk of childhood death
• Slab of Antarctic ice shelf collapses
• In Brief
• Three-year-old toddler saves mom's life
• Obama related to Bush and Pitt, U.S. researchers find
• Global warming seen having immunological consequences
• Research suggests drinking increases risk of miscarriage
• New York street photographer, nearing age 90, keeps on clicking
• Chinese dams threaten Cambodia's forests
• In Brief
• Uganda and rebels likely to sign deal
• Comoros says it has captured the capital of Anjouan island
• Overseas Chinese launch Web site to expose 'biased' Tibet coverage
• Building collapses in Norway, injures fifteen
• Ma faces test on 'one China'
• FBI investigates if parachute found by children was from famed hijacker
• PRC says over 600 people turned themselves in amid Tibet violence
• French president and wife set for royal welcome in Britain
• South Korea to back resolution on human rights record
• Linocut prints telling Mua Island stories
• 8 garoupa dishes worth tasting
• Lyon ballet group to stage Cinderella like puppet show
• Tenor Licitra returning to sing on April 1
• In Brief
• Official says Washington receives Ma's visit request
• Dalai Lama delivers letter thanking Chen for supporting Tibet
• Nevada expresses interest in Miaoli's planned gaming district
• No indictment for professor charged with voodoo
• Taiwan-China rapprochement unlikely soon, ex-president says
• Lee declares democracy is the winner in election
• KMT rapped over plan to benefit select groups
• Yeh Chu-lan quits presidential post due to 'tiredness'
• NT dollar briefly hits highest level against greenback
• Taiwan's failure in passing referendums seen as sign of not seeking independence
• Taiwan confirms U.S. reports of mistakenly-sent missile parts
• DPP asks Hsieh to continue as party chairman
• EU rules out Olympics boycott but Belgium can't exclude staying away
• Bush talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao about the crackdown in Tibet
• Bush tells Chinese leader `mistake' made in shipment of missile fuses to Taiwan
• Court rejects Taipei Zoo's 'panda import' suit
• Owners to be fined for walking unregistered pets in Taipei City
• President-elect to call on former president Thursday
• President to meet defeated DPP candidate Thursday
• EPA commends 'green' vehicle makers
• U.S. congressmen congratulate Taiwan president-elect
• Yeh denies pressuring Chen to step down
• Ma to start cross-strait talks soon after taking office: KMT official
• Chinese president hopes to resume cross-strait talks under 1992 consensus
• MOFA refutes former Australian FM's remarks on checkbook diplomacy
• Government to ban poultry killing in markets from April 1
• President-elect proposes code of conduct for KMT members
• Court says panda ban appropriate and professional
• More manufacturers on guard against future uncertainties: TIER
• Rival parties trade barbs on '1992 consensus'
• Ma says he benifits much from meeting with former president
• BBC calls in police to investigate suspected theft of Olympic staff documents
• Air Berlin orders 10 Q-400 planes from Bombardier
• EU officials considering 'measures' to protest Canadian seal-hunt
• Schumacher, Mosley to form part of WMSC committee to spend McLaren fine on safety initiatives
• Rob Hayles, Pim Ligthart withdrawn from track worlds after failing blood tests
• Justin Timberlake will host ESPN's annual ESPY Awards show this summer
• Gretna lays off nine senior players to cut costs after being forced into administration
• Leader indicted for war crimes tops Serb ultranationalists' list for parliamentary elections
• Koreas have normal relations _ in soccer; teams draw 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
• EU launches in-depth investigation into Visa credit card fees
• Liverpool midfielder Mascherano faces additional ban after charge for improper conduct
• Developer Tishman Speyer to build skyscrapers, apartments on New York City waterfront
• US stocks fall on weaker-than-expected factory report, but pare losses on home sales data
• Wife of Republican presidential candidate visits Kosovo
• Britons debates proposed new embryology bill
• Harden strong as Athletics beat Red Sox 5-1
• Northop Grumman says testing completed on anti-missile system for commercial aircraft
• Nigerian Olympic Committee head named as FIVB's new vice president
• Justin Timberlake will host ESPN's annual ESPY Awards show this summer
• Chickens vanish from Egypt's streets in the fight against bird flu
• West Indies-Sri Lanka Scoreboard
• Oil prices jump after US report says fuel inventories were lower than expected last week
• Louis Dreyfus Commodities to invest in Brazil juice production
• Finnish ski jumping great Janne Ahonen retires after 15 seasons at international level
• Liverpool midfielder Mascherano faces additional ban after charge for improper conduct
• EU rules out Olympics boycott but Belgium can't exclude staying away
• Second-half goal gives United Arab Emirates 1-1 draw at Syria
• Citigroup to pay $1.66 billion to settle Enron Creditors bankruptcy lawsuit
• LA Times says it will investigate validity of FBI documents in Tupac Shakur story
• Bush says tax rebates will lift the sagging economy and help it come out stronger
• West Indies dulls Sri Lanka despite Muralitharan's strike
• Alinghi ready to return to court to settle dispute over dates of next America's Cup
• Dutch lawmaker asks for donations to fund release of anti-Quran film
• US review panel suggests changes to tighten licensing procedures for radioactive purchases
• Sunil Gavaskar to explain why he should combine media work with ICC role
• Alinghi ready to return to court to settle dispute over dates of next America's Cup
• German swan and her swan-shaped paddleboat to be reunited
• UK Sport to drug test every British athlete in run up to Beijing Olympic Games
• Louis Dreyfus Commodities to invest in Brazil juice production
• Bush says tax rebates will lift the sagging US economy and help it come out stronger
• Dutch lawmaker asks for donations to fund release of anti-Quran film
• McCain says US should live up to duties as world leader
• Hollywood actor Richard Widmark, star in Western and horror films, dies at 93
• Mennonite drama 'Silent Light' takes Mexico's Ariel award for best picture
• McCain says US should live up to duties as world leader
• Wiggins beaten in qualifying, but will have the chance to get his own back
• Gold futures surge after the dollar weakens, crude oil spikes
• Shell, Virent in joint venture to convert crops to biogasoline
• President Bush visits Pentagon, consults with service chiefs on Iraq
• Richard Widmark, Hollywood star who made his mark in `Kiss of Death,' dies
• Rob Hayles, Pim Ligthart withdrawn from track worlds after failing blood tests
• Ford sells Jaguar, Land Rover to India's Tata Motors
• ASO hoping to take Dakar Rally back to Africa by 2011 or 2012 if security is not an issue
• Czech president says he won't attend Beijing Olympics
• Open Skies agreement means more flights to Europe, but don't expect lower prices
• US envoys travel to Pakistan's militant frontier as criticism mounts over timing of visit
• Pirelli says it returns to profit in 2007
• Police: Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
• LA Times says it will investigate validity of FBI documents in Tupac Shakur story
• Bulgaria defeats Finland 2-1 in international friendly
• Betis refuses to heed stadium ban and plans to host Barcelona at the Ruiz de Lopera
• Scientists find comet-like materials inside Saturn moon Enceladus
• Cambridge replaces Shane O'Mara with Ryan Monaghan in Boat Race crew
• US dollar mostly lower, gold up in European trading
• US, South Korea say patience running out over North Korean nuclear declaration
• Paula Abdul and Miley Cyrus among the stars to perform on the `Today' show's concert series
• Figuring out the Catholic vote in Pennsylvania critical for Clinton, Obama
• Rev. Jeremiah Wright cancels Houston appearances, citing security; Dallas events in question
• Bush talks with Chinese President Hu Jintago about the crackdown in Tibet
• US agency FDA recommends large, in-depth safety studies from makers of drug-coated stents
• Chavez says Venezuela will invest billions to help build Brazil refinery
• Wednesday's International Soccer Results
• Lithuania's parliamentary speaker resigns amid allegations of corruption
• US, South Korea say patience running out over North Korean nuclear declaration
• Police: Richie Sambora arrested for investigation of DUI
• Dozens of Belarusian protesters sentenced to jail terms after defiant demonstrations
• McCain says US should live up to duties as world leader
• In Zimbabwe, Mugabe challenger vows to stabilize economy ahead of key presidential poll
• Bush talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao about the crackdown in Tibet
• Beckham to start against France in his 100th international game
• US: Satellite radio's promise of 'a la carte' channel choices to take years to reach market
• Despite court ruling, congressional action on US passenger bill of rights uncertain
• Koreas draw 0-0; Australia's Schwarzer denies China; Bahrain upsets Japan
• Koreas draw 0-0; Australia's Schwarzer denies China; Bahrain upsets Japan
• Vaas takes pair of wickets, Sri Lanka chart path toward victory in first test
• Bus tours focus on foreclosed properties in Florida, California
• Oil prices jump after US report says fuel inventories were lower than expected last week
• Sony Ericsson Open Results
• President Bush accepts meeting for missile-defense talks in Russia with Putin
• Outspoken rights expert named adviser to UN rights council
• Slovenia defeats Hungary 1-0 on Sisic's second-half goal in friendly international
• Pirelli says it returns to profit in 2007
• Honduran company accused of exporting tainted melons to US lays off 1,800 workers
• Ukraine beats Serbia 2-0 in friendly on goals by Shevchenko, Nazarenko
• Oil prices jump after US report says fuel inventories were lower than expected last week
• Saputo says he's teaming up with Gillett in bid for Montreal MLS franchise
• UN struggling to get 'millennium' poverty reduction goals back on track
• Russian steelmaker plans rapid boost in output at Sparrows Point steel mill
• Obama chides McCain for "sit back and watch" approach to economy
• Qatar beats Iraq 2-0 on goals by Soria, Montesin in World Cup qualifier
• Late goal lifts Bahrain to 1-0 upset of Japan in World Cup qualifying
• Gold up
• Human rights groups accuse Colombian government of endangering activists
• Lisandra Guerra of Cuba wins women's time-trial
• BMW Sauber emerging to challenge Ferrari and McLaren
• Obama says sound bites don't tell story of his pastor, who in turn cancels church appearances
• Bush tells Chinese President Hu Jintao US made in shipment of US missile fuses to Taiwan
• President Bush accepts meeting for missile-defense talks in Russia with Putin
• Benayoun scores to help Israel beat Chile 1-0 in friendly
• Kuwait rallies for 2-2 draw with Iran in World Cup qualifying
• Robin and Marsha Garces Williams are getting divorced
• Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora arrested for suspected drunken driving in Laguna Beach, California
• Guerra of Cuba, Wiggins of Britain win titles at track worlds
• List of England players who have made 100 appearances
• Koreas draw 0-0; Australia's Schwarzer denies China; Bahrain upsets Japan
• Koreas draw 0-0; Australia's Schwarzer denies China; Bahrain upsets Japan
• Open-wheelers' struggles one of biggest NASCAR surprises so far in 2008
• US review panel suggests changes to tighten licensing procedures for radioactive purchases
• US stocks retreat on weaker-than-expected report showing drop in orders of big-ticket items
• US stocks retreat on weaker-than-expected report showing drop in orders of big-ticket items
• Track Cycling World Championships Results
• Obama chides McCain for "sit back and watch" approach to economy
• Rob Hayles, Pim Ligthart withdrawn from track worlds after failing blood tests
• Outspoken rights expert named adviser to UN rights council
• Ryanair announces cost-cutting review, management pay freeze to counter high oil prices
• Kevin Federline says he's on full-time daddy duty since gaining custody of his 2 sons
• Cell phone shutdown leaves 250,000 Afghans without phones after Taliban attacks
• US stocks retreat on weaker-than-expected report showing drop in orders of big-ticket items
• US review panel suggests changes to tighten licensing procedures for radioactive purchases
• Guerra of Cuba, Wiggins of Britain win titles at track worlds
• Dollar falls with weak economic data in US, strong economic data out of Germany
• Russia seems to soften its stance, but US missile defense still faces obstacles
• Montenegro beats Norway 3-1 in international friendly
• Bush tells Chinese leader `mistake' made in shipment of US missile fuses to Taiwan
• Comcast, Sprint, Google in talks to fund WiMax wireless network
• Gold futures surge after the dollar weakens, crude oil spikes
• Testing completed on anti-missile system for commercial aircraft
• Romania defeats Russia 3-0 in friendly ahead of European Championship
• Metin scores equalizer to give Turkey 2-2 draw in friendly against Belarus
• Chavez says Venezuela will invest billions to help build Brazil refinery
• Tishman Speyer to build skyscrapers, apartments on New York City waterfront
• Sri Lanka beats West Indies by 121 runs for first test win in Caribbean
• Saputo says he's teaming up with Gillett in bid for Montreal MLS franchise
• Oracle 3Q profit meets Wall Street's expectations but shares plunge on sales miss
• Alitalia says it hasn't decided on if it should extend deadline for Air France-KLM offer
• Study: Deadlines on U.S. drug agency decisions may compromise drug safety
• Beckham reaches his 100th England appearance
• Sri Lanka beats West Indies by 121 runs for first test win in Caribbean
• `Rent' pushes its Broadway closing date to Sept. 7
• Motorola plans to split company, yielding to pressure from billionaire investor Carl Icahn
• McCarthy leads South Africa over Paraguay 3-0 in friendly
• Honduran company accused of exporting tainted melons to US lays off 1,800 workers
• Koller scores to salvage 1-1 draw for Czech Republic against Denmark in friendly
• Motorola plans to split company, yielding to pressure from billionaire investor Carl Icahn
• Metin scores equalizer to give Turkey 2-2 draw in friendly against Belarus
• At Pentagon, Bush hears US military's worries on war strains from long Iraq deployments
• Romania defeats Russia 3-0 in friendly ahead of European Championship
• Ithaca College to have a reading of censored Rod Serling on racial murder case
• McCain says US should live up to duties as world leader, Obama seeks to quell flap over pastor
• Karagounis scores two to help Greece beat Portugal 2-1 in friendly game
• Clear Channel, buyers sue banks in deal closure
• Richard Widmark, Hollywood star who made his mark in `Kiss of Death,' dies
• Sri Lanka beats West Indies by 121 runs for first test win in Caribbean
• Erste Bank sells insurance sector to Vienna Insurance Group
• Beckham reaches his 100th England appearance
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Wednesday's International Soccer Results
• Human rights groups accuse Colombian government of endangering activists
• Argentina dominates, subdues Egypt 2-0 in friendly on second-half goals
• Alexandre Pato gives Brazil 1-0 win over Sweden in rematch of 1958 World Cup final
• Sri Lanka beats West Indies by 121 runs for first test win in Caribbean
• Gomez nets two goals, assist as Germany eases past Switzerland 4-0
• Prosecutors say Saddam's intelligence agency financed US lawmakers' pretrip to Iraq
• Michael Jordan jersey still NBA's best seller
• India's Tata buys Jaguar, Land Rover from Ford in sign of economic power shift
• U.S. exploits on dead ball restarts, beats Poland 3-0
• American teenager Taylor Phinney qualifies for Olympics to follow in mother's tracks
• Olympic gold medalist Bill Toomey pleads no-contest to drunk driving
• Netherlands rallies from three-goal deficit to beat Austria 4-3 in friendly
• Prosecutors say Saddam's intelligence agency financed US lawmakers' prewar trip to Iraq
• White House taps commissioner William Kovacic to chair Federal Trade Commission
• Key Biscayne has Serena Williams' full attention
• Morocco scores two goals in each half to beat Belgium 4-1 in international friendly
• Ribery penalty gives France 1-0 victory in Beckham's 100th appearance
• Deepening Argentine farm strike challenges president on tax hikes
• Rodriguez and Yankees don't think Canseco's new book will be a distraction
• Venezuelan lawmakers investigate Chavez brothers for allegedly acquiring ranches
• Beckham gets yellow card against France in his 100th international game
• State Department review turns up 20 big-name passport file peeks, including Anna Nicole Smith
• Croatia draws 1-1 at Scotland in European Championship warmup
• Anelka wins penalty to help France beat England 1-0 in friendly
• Mexico rallies to beat Ghana 2-1 in international friendly in London
• Saprissa fined $15,000 for fan behavior, given warning for match against Houston
• Wednesday's International Soccer Results
• Guerra of Cuba, Wiggins of Britain win titles at track worlds
• Alexandre Pato gives Brazil 1-0 win over Sweden in rematch of 1958 World Cup final
• Beckham gets yellow card against France in his 100th international game
• U.S. exploits on dead ball restarts, beats Poland 3-0
• Gomez nets two goals, assist as Germany eases past Switzerland 4-0
• Northrop Grumman seeks to dismiss Boeing protest of $35 billion Air Force tanker contract
• US prosecutors say Saddam's Iraqi intelligence agency financed US lawmakers' prewar Iraq trip
• Gomez looks set to win place in Germany's starting lineup at European Championship
• Anelka wins penalty to help France beat England 1-0 in friendly
• Dutch rally to beat Austria 4-3 in one of 11 friendly matches involving Euro 2008 teams
• Netherlands rallies from three-goal deficit to beat Austria 4-3 in friendly
• Archer Daniels Midland sues US railroads over fuel surcharge
• Beckham gets yellow card against France in his 100th international game
• The U.N. says "intolerable" level of attacks on aid workers is jeopardizing Darfur aid
• President Bush accepts meeting for missile-defense talks in Russia with Putin
• Alexandre Pato gives Brazil 1-0 win over Sweden in rematch of 1958 World Cup final
• Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks to increase exposure at WrestleMania
• Top Clinton donors object to Pelosi saying superdelegates should back pledged delegate winner
• Vanguard seeks to terminate relationship with Robby Gordon
• U.S. exploits on dead ball restarts, beats Poland 3-0
• Rodriguez and Yankees don't think Canseco's new book will be a distraction
• Ribery penalty gives France 1-0 victory in Beckham's 100th appearance
• US review turns up 20 big-name passport file reviews, including Anna Nicole Smith's
• David Villa's second half goal leads Spain over World Cup champion Italy 1-0
• Infighting plagues Costa Rican Olympic Committee months before games
• Dutch rally to beat Austria 4-3 in one of 11 friendly matches involving Euro 2008 teams
• Anelka wins penalty to help France beat England 1-0 in friendly
• Police: Richie Sambora arrested for investigation of DUI
• Nick Watney set for title defense in Zurich Classic
• Dutch rally to beat Austria 4-3 in one of 11 friendly matches involving Euro 2008 teams
• David Villa's second half goal leads Spain over World Cup champion Italy 1-0
• Obama says sound bites don't tell story of his pastor, who in turn cancels church appearances
• Top Clinton donors object to Pelosi saying superdelegates should back pledged delegate winner
• US prosecutors say Saddam's Iraqi intelligence agency financed US lawmakers' prewar Iraq trip
• Chavez says Venezuela will invest billions to help build Brazil refinery
• US review turns up 20 big-name passport file reviews, including Anna Nicole Smith's
• Oracle 3Q profit meets Wall Street's expectations but shares plunge on sales miss
• Pipeline would take Rockies natural gas from Wyoming to markets in US and Canada
• Dominican doctors launch third strike this month, demand better pay
• Former host of MTV's `Total Request Live,' Quddus, soon to be 'Dancing on Sunset'
• Top Clinton donors object to Pelosi saying superdelegates should back pledged delegate winner
• Clear Channel, buyers sue banks in deal closure, claiming they backed away from financing it
• Thursday, April 3
• Fingerprint, palm scanners help companies track workers; some grumble about intrusion
• Candidate McCain criticizes decades of US policy on authoritarian rulers
• McCain promises sharp changes from Bush administration foreign policy style
• David Villa's second half goal leads Spain over World Cup champion Italy 1-0
• US president's commitment to attend Beijing Olympics removes an effective tool for Tibetans
• Wiggins, Pendleton look to defend titles at track cycling worlds
• Open Skies agreement means more flights to Europe, but don't expect lower prices
• India's Tata buys Jaguar, Land Rover from Ford in sign of economic power shift
• Super 14: Canterbury expects tough clash with Wellington
• Copa Libertadores: Ecuadorean club Liga de Quito stuns Argentina's Arsenal 6-1
• Alinghi heading back to court to settle dispute over dates of next America's Cup
• Cross-country caravan targets Chinese involvement in Darfur
• A glance at the drivers competing in the IRL's IndyCar Series
• 2008 Indy Racing League schedule and standings
• US envoys travel to Pakistan's militant frontier as criticism mounts over timing of visit
• Hidden tobacco cash behind lung cancer study spawns more worry over research integrity
• Bolivia President Evo Morales signs on with minor league soccer club
• Princeton considers sending incoming students around the world
• Towering cliffs and deep canyons of Utah park offer an early end to winter
• Personal requiem: Mass tourism swamps Asia's once unique, remote places
• Lawsuit claims switch to digital TV next year would bankrupt owners of small us stations
• New Dutch amusement park sends visitors on voyage through human body
• Brazil-Venezuela refinery plans unclear despite Chavez promise of big investment
• Viva Fiesta! Texas town parades, parties in annual 10-day celebration
• France shows why it has Euro ambitions and England is watching
• Kimora Lee Simmons files for divorce from Russell Simmons after 7 years of marriage
• SKorea pulls most of its officials from industrial zone in NKorea
• Kimora Lee Simmons files for divorce from Russell Simmons after 7 years of marriage
• Ochoa says Safeway International no ordinary US LPGA stop
• Hillary Clinton to ask question in Puerto Rican beauty contest
• Online media company CNet Networks to cut 120 jobs, 4.4 percent of work force
• Massachusetts lawsuit accuses Starbucks supervisors of skimming tips from baristas
• Human rights groups accuse Colombian government of endangering activists
• Artist Koons' porn-star ex-wife seeks child support in NY court
• New Australian leader to refocus foreign policy on first major trip
• Deepening Argentine farm strike challenges president on tax hikes
• Rushville, Indiana, woman chosen to have dinner with Barack Obama
• Chelsea Clinton joins mom to raise cash for campaign
• Bolivia President Evo Morales signs on with minor league soccer club
• SKorea pulls its officials from industrial zone in NKorea
• Court examiner says mortgage lender New Century created 'time bomb' with accounting practices
• Honduras defeats Colombia 2-1 in friendly
• Australian Outback town choses mayor by drawing name from trash can
• Steroid maker reaped little profit from potent drugs, ex says
• India's Tata buys Jaguar, Land Rover from Ford in sign of economic power shift
• Copa Libertadores: River Plate beats Catolica 2-0
• Barbados beats Dominica 1-0 in World Cup qualifier
• Oil prices rise above US$106 a barrel after overnight jump on lower U.S. fuel inventories
• El Salvador routs Anguilla 4-0 in World Cup qualifying
• After 3 decades, 2 former Black Panthers held in Louisiana prison are moved out of solitary
• Jamaica draws Trinidad and Tobago 2-2 in friendly
• Venezuelan lawmakers investigate Chavez brothers for allegedly acquiring ranches
• Chelsea Clinton joins mom to raise cash for campaign
• FX Network inks $100M deal with Universal Pictures to broadcast more than a dozen movies
• Striking farmers rebuild blockades in Argentine export-tax strike
• Ecuador tops Haiti 3-1 in friendly as new coach Vizuete makes debut
• Bolivia captures 1-0 win over Venezuela in friendly
• Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific region
• Illinois-shaped flake joins pantheon of cultural odds and ends in traveling exhibit
• Peru beats Costa Rica 3-1 in friendly
• Minnesota hotel visitor who ripped head off duck in lobby is sentenced for animal cruelty
• Palmeiras downs Portuguesa 1-0 to take lead in Sao Paulo state championship
• Kevin Garnett's 30 points lead Celtics to 117-97 victory over Suns
• Wild turn tables on Oilers in 3-1 win and move into first place in division
• Junta chief calls on army to crush destabilizing forces in Myanmar
• Honduras sends top ministers to Washington to lobby against melon ban
• Clint Robinson heading to Beijing on his fifth Olympic team for Australia
• Oil prices rise above US$106 a barrel after overnight jump on lower US fuel inventories
• Oil prices rise above US$106 a barrel after overnight jump on lower US fuel inventories
• BOJ official: Japan's economic outlook uncertain
• BOJ official: Japan's economic outlook uncertain
• Bear Stearns bailout may open way to other rescue plans, including for distressed homeowners
• SKorea pulls its officials from industrial zone in NKorea
• McCain's daughter offers offbeat, sometimes intimate view of father on Internet blog
• Tishman Speyer to build skyscrapers, apartments on NYC waterfront
• Report: Hynix Semiconductor to cut annual investment plan by more than a quarter
• Report: Hynix Semiconductor to cut annual investment plan by more than a quarter
• Myanmar junta chief denies being power hungry, says he'll give control to election winners
• Australia's financial system under strain but still performing strongly, central bank says
• Australia's financial system under strain but still performing strongly, central bank says
• CONCACAF 2010 World Cup Qualifying Glance
• New Australian leader to refocus foreign policy on first major trip
• Dollar falls in Asia as overnight US data adds to pessimism over outlook
• Dollar falls in Asia as overnight US data adds to pessimism over outlook
• Malaysia's ruling party debates problems over internal elections, spat with king
• South Africa strengthens as Amla posts century against India
• Trial of ousted Shanghai Communist Party chief begins: Reports
• Li's Hutchison Whampoa says 2007 profit surges 53 percent
• Li's Hutchison Whampoa says 2007 profit surges 53 percent
• Outrage grows over US envoys' visit to Pakistan as anti-Musharraf government takes power
• Celtics respond to defeats with 117-97 win over Suns
• Figuring out the Catholic vote in Pennsylvania critical for Clinton, Obama
• New Zealand to send men's, women's soccer teams to Beijing
• SKorea withdraws some officials from industrial zone in NKorea
• Wild downs Oilers to take Northwest Division lead
• Japanese stocks fall as the weak US dollar prompts investors to sell exporters
• Japanese stocks fall as the weak US dollar prompts investors to sell exporters
• Malaysian political writer, opposition-run newspaper lose university libel suit
• Outrage grows over US envoys' visit to Pakistan as anti-Musharraf government takes power
• In inflation-stricken Zimbabwe, President Mugabe faces tough election battle to survive
• Indonesia fuel subsidies to grow 40 percent due to high oil prices, parliament member says
• Indonesia fuel subsidies to grow 40 percent due to high oil prices, parliament member says
• Gunmen blow up another oil pipeline in southern Iraq
• Japanese carrier ANA places first order for Mitsubishi small jet
• Japanese carrier ANA places first order for Mitsubishi small jet
• With parliament deadlocked, Japan's Prime Minister makes public appeal for new gas tax
• Copa Libertadores: San Martin beats America 1-0
• China's benchmark stock index tumbles 5.4 percent on declines in PetroChina
• China's benchmark stock index tumbles 5.4 percent on declines in PetroChina
• Damage case against Suharto thrown out; foundation guilty of graft
• Myanmar opposes move to link Tibetan unrest with Beijing Olympics
• Oil prices near US$106 a barrel after overnight jump on lower US fuel inventories
• Oil prices near US$106 a barrel after overnight jump on lower US fuel inventories
• Rights group urges UN to take Philippines to task for failing to prosecute soldiers
• Copa Libertadores: River Plate goes top of Group 5
• Cambodia introduces measures to deal with soaring prices of food commodities
• Cambodia introduces measures to deal with soaring prices of food commodities
• Producers pull movie from Hong Kong film festival
• Producers pull movie from Hong Kong film festival
• Sweden's Hennes & Mauritz says 1Q profit rose 28 pct on better sales
• Malaysia's AirAsia X buys another 10 Airbus A330s, eyes flights to London, India
• Malaysia's AirAsia X buys another 10 Airbus A330s, eyes flights to London, India
• Gunmen blow up another oil pipeline in southern Iraq
• China's benchmark stock index tumbles 5.4 percent on declines in PetroChina
• China's benchmark stock index tumbles 5.4 percent on declines in PetroChina
• Malaysia's ruling party debates problems over internal elections, spat with king
• McCain promises sharp changes from Bush administration foreign policy style
• Hollywood actor Richard Widmark, who burst to fame in 'Kiss of Death,' dies at 93
• Rights group urges UN to take Philippines to task for failing to prosecute soldiers
• Kingfisher PLC full-year profit down nearly 19 percent
• Cambodia takes steps to curb soaring rice and food prices
• Cambodia takes steps to curb soaring rice and food prices
• Amla's 159 boosts South Africa against India
• Amla's 159 boosts South Africa against India
• German consumer sentiment rises slightly to 4.6 points, survey finds
• Philippine edition of Playboy magazine out next week, sans frontal nudity
• Philippine edition of Playboy magazine out next week, sans frontal nudity
• Sullivan breaks world 50 freestyle mark again at Australian championships
• Kingfisher full-year profit falls nearly 19 percent
• China's benchmark stock index tumbles 5.4 percent on declines in PetroChina
• China's benchmark stock index tumbles 5.4 percent on declines in PetroChina
• World Bank says Pakistan must take urgent action to avert economic crisis
• World Bank says Pakistan must take urgent action to avert economic crisis
• South Korea withdraws some officials from industrial zone in North amid diplomatic spat
• Trickett sets world record in 100 meters freestyle
• Chinese offshore oil company CNOOC says net profit rises 1.1 percent in 2007
• Chinese offshore oil company CNOOC says net profit rises 1.1 percent in 2007
• Forsberg gets 3 assists in Colorado's 6-3 win over Vancouver
• Euro down against the dollar in early Thursday trading to US$1.5742
• Swiss Life posts 43 percent jump in full-year profit despite some writedowns
• Report: Berlusconi names Italian business groups he says are interested in making Alitalia bid
• Australians Sullivan, Trickett break world records at Australian titles
• Hong Kong's key stock index inches up 0.2 percent, traders buy Cheung Kong
• Hong Kong's key stock index inches up 0.2 percent, traders buy Cheung Kong
• UN report: Asia could suffer from US slowdown; food inflation seen hurting region's poor
• UN report: Asia could suffer from US slowdown; food inflation seen hurting region's poor
• German consumer sentiment rises slightly to 4.6 points, survey finds
• Myanmar junta chief denies being power hungry, says he'll give control to election winners
• Japanese carrier ANA places first order for Mitsubishi small jet
• Japanese carrier ANA places first order for Mitsubishi small jet
• Chinese movie download Web site Jeboo sues Hollywood group for libel
• 5,000 Romanian workers strike to demand higher wages at Dacia-Renault factory
• Chinese movie download Web site Jeboo sues Hollywood group for libel
• Philips to build energy saving lightbulb plant in southern Africa
• Report: 45 percent of UK marriages will end in divorce
• Compass Group shares rise on bullish trading update
• California regulators may relax rules on zero-emission vehicles but require more hybrids
• World Bank says Pakistan must take urgent action to avert economic crisis
• World Bank says Pakistan must take urgent action to avert economic crisis
• PSG and Lorient put relegation worries aside in French League Cup final
• North Koreans protest against market crackdown: aid group
• Tokyo parties as cherry blossoms signal spring
• Asia faces jump in food costs, economic growth will suffer from US slump, UN says
• Chickens vanish from Egypt's streets in the fight against bird flu
• Asia faces jump in food costs, economic growth will suffer from US slump, UN says
• Actress Pam Grier, actor Bill Pullman to get awards at North Carolina film festival
• Asia faces jump in food costs, inflation seen hurting region's poor, UN report says
• Asia faces jump in food costs, inflation seen hurting region's poor, UN report says
• China warns European countries to not interfere with Tibet
• Asian markets mixed after more weak US data and another decline in dollar
• Asian markets mixed after more weak US data and another decline in dollar
• Philippines suspends kidney transplants involving foreign patients, official says
• Man says full-year profit to beat forecasts
• Report: Airbus to sign euro18 billion deal to supply refueling tankers to British army
• US dollar mostly lower, gold up in European morning trading
• India's top court orders new investigation into 2002 Hindu-Muslim riots
• Fears rise of new Israel-Hezbollah war, but some call it unlikely
• Everton heads to Liverpool as attention turns to fight for Champions League places
• Officials from Puerto Rican governor's party arrested in campaign probe
• McCain promises sharp changes from Bush administration foreign policy style
• New Australian leader to refocus foreign policy on first major trip
• Oil prices above US$107 a barrel after Basra bombing, overnight jump on lower US inventories
• Officials from Puerto Rican governor's party arrested in campaign probe
• Midfielder Robert Pires agrees to one-year extension to remain at Spanish club Villarreal
• Slumping Werder Bremen needs a win to stay in chase in the Bundesliga
• Key dates in Zimbabwe
• Sweden's Hennes & Mauritz says 1Q profit rose 28 pct on better sales
• Hungary's Debrecen VSC fined for fans' anti-Semitic chants
• Beckham has no plans to quit England after 100th appearance
• London's FTSE-100 index up 42.4 points at 5702.8
• Archaeologists uncover four Iron Age skeletons on site of the London 2012 Olympic Park
• Gypsy punk opera extravaganza by Serbian filmmaker Kusturica hits Paris stage
• Outrage grows over US envoys' visit to Pakistan as anti-Musharraf government takes power
• Outrage grows over US envoys' visit to Pakistan as anti-Musharraf government takes power
• Sri Lankan probe into civilian killings has few results after 18 months of work
• Ultimate fighting expands to include children as young as 6; some fight with parents' blessing
• Openers give India sound start after South Africa reaches 540
• American, Delta cancel more flights as they inspect aircraft wiring
• Key facts about Zimbabwe's elections
• Berlusconi denies having named names of Italians interested in Alitalia bid
• Zimbabwe's presidential candidates
• Economy nearly stalls at end of last year, probably doing worse now
• Tokyo parties as cherry blossoms signal spring
• American, Delta cancel more flights as they inspect aircraft wiring
• Real Madrid's poor form meets no easy test against Sevilla in Spanish league
• ECB says it will 'closely monitor' liquidity
• Chelsea to visit Malaysia as part of a preseason Asian tour
• Expert panel says Britain's asylum system not working
• Ceplak banned for 2 years after testing positive to EPO in an out-of-competition test
• Officials from Puerto Rican governor's party arrested in campaign probe
• US jobless claims fall but don't change overall picture of slower labor market
• Bush speaks about political and economic progress in Iraq
• US stocks head toward higher open as GDP report shows stronger-than-expected personal spending
• Sources: Rapper T.I. expected to plead guilty to federal weapons charges
• Banco Santander and General Electric agree to euro1 billion asset swap
• US economy nearly sputtered out at end of 2007, probably faring worse now
• Sources: Rapper T.I. expected to plead guilty to federal weapons charges
• Food maker ConAgra says 3Q profit jumps 60 pct, will sell commodities trading group for $2.1B
• Pakistanis upset over US visit; Negroponte says `no hidden agenda'
• Italian syndicate Mascalzone Latino supports BMW Oracle Racing for America's Cup
• Airbus halts talks with Germany's OHB over sale of German sites
• Turkmenistan Airlines confirms order for three Boeing 737s
• Sources: Rapper T.I. expected to plead guilty to federal weapons charges
• Founder of JetBlue Airways announces launch of new Brazilian airline
• US economy nearly sputtered out at end of 2007, probably faring worse now
• Pakistan: US envoy says it's impossible to talk with some militants
• US stocks open higher as GDP report shows stronger-than-expected personal spending
• Obama ridicules McCain on the economy ahead of major speech in New York
• Report: Airbus to sign euro18 billion deal to supply refueling tankers to British air force
• Oil prices steady after rising above US$107 a barrel on Basra bombing
• Under-pressure Inter Milan at Lazio after Serie A lead is cut from 11 points to four
• Founder of JetBlue Airways announces launch of new Brazilian airline
• Oil producer Marathon forecasts at least 8 percent production growth in 2008
• Stocks trade mostly higher as GDP report shows stronger-than-expected personal spending
• Malaysian leader says he's willing to face leadership challenge as party postpones polls
• Malaysian leader says he's willing to face leadership challenge as party postpones polls
• `X-Files' creator Chris Carter spills some details about upcoming big-screen film
• Two-time Little All-American Heath Benedict, an offensive lineman, found dead at home
• Russia's president-elect calls for improved conditions for small businesses
• US charges Puerto Rican governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• Airbus halts talks with Germany's OHB over sale of German sites
• UK's Brown says Britain won't boycott Olympic opening ceremony
• UK's Brown says Britain won't boycott Olympic opening ceremony
• In inflation-stricken Zimbabwe, President Mugabe faces tough election battle to survive
• Emirati president appoints first woman to serve as a judge
• Obama proposes relief for homeowners, stimulus package for U.S. economic woes
• Report: US now a steal for businesses compared with other large industrial nations
• Emirati president appoints first woman to serve as a judge
• US Treasury Secretary Paulson to visit China next week for talks with Chinese leaders
• Airbus parent EADS wins British tanker refueling deal
• Stocks trade mixed as report shows stronger-than-expected personal spending; Oracle hurts tech
• Founder of JetBlue Airways announces launch of new Brazilian airline
• Clear Channel says judge orders banks not to interfere with closing of $19.5B buyout
• Under-pressure Inter Milan at Lazio after Serie A lead is cut from 11 points to four
• Euro lower against dollar as data show US economy still growing
• Pato thrilled with successful debut with Brazil national team
• Obama proposes relief for homeowners, stimulus package for nation's economic woes
• Bayern Munich midfielder Hamit Altintop out for the season with broken foot
• Fed officials says curbing shady lending should help revive battered confidence
• US charges Puerto Rican governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• Report: US now a steal for businesses compared with other large industrial nations
• BMW Oracle Racing want a speedy court ruling for dates of America's Cup race against Alinghi
• UN experts seek solutions to growing stress on global water supplies
• Daniel Barenboim to conduct Israeli and Palestinian musicians in Jerusalem
• Stocks fall after GDP report confirms fourth-quarter slowdown; Oracle report hurts tech stocks
• White farmer faces 2 years in jail for resisting eviction in hungry Zimbabwe
• Obama proposes relief for homeowners, stimulus package for nation's economic woes
• Founder of JetBlue Airways announces launch of new Brazilian airline
• Bear Stearns bailout may open way to other rescue plans, including for distressed homeowners
• Daniel Barenboim to conduct Israeli and Palestinian musicians in Jerusalem
• Obama calls for more government regulation of U.S. financial markets
• One-time bitter rivals, McCain, Romney to campaign together
• Oil producer Marathon forecasts at least 8 percent production growth in 2008
• Oil fluctuates as the dollar stabilizes, but an attack in Iraq raises new supply worries
• YouTube offers more details on viewers, giving advertisers and others more insight
• Bush says Iraq needs security, not `hectoring' from Congress
• US charges Puerto Rican governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• American, Delta cancel more flights as they inspect aircraft wiring
• U.S. nuclear negotiator to travel to South Korea
• US economy nearly sputtered out at end of 2007, probably faring worse now
• US drug agency investigating possible link between Merck's Singulair allergy drug and suicide
• Airbus parent EADS wins major British tanker refueling deal
• US envoy in Pakistan says it's impossible to talk with some militants
• In inflation-stricken Zimbabwe, President Mugabe faces tough election battle to survive
• Bliss
• Museum of History
• The National Theater Hall
• What's On
• Young Hollywood needs to go to boot camp
• 'Boys Don't Cry' director changes course with Iraq war drama
• Schwimmer needs no 'Friends' to help promote latest film
• Now Showing
• Ferrell's 'Semi-Pro' is a semi-funny comedy
• 'Mist' envelopes another strong King adaptation
• Young audience will enjoy animated Horton
• For the record
• 'Kiss of Death' actor dies at 93
• Best songwriter you never heard of
• Nutrition Q&A : Fat content in some cheese products bad for your health
• Make good use of left-over Easter eggs
• No more sweetness, Tautou plays glamorous gold-digger in 'Priceless'
• Hicks' 'Kingdom' expected to fetch US$8m in auction
• Sidelines
• Sri Lanka beats West Indies for 1st test win in Caribbean
• Celtics crush Suns to keep grip on East top seed
• Anelka penalty helps France beat England
• U.S. space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth in milestone flight
• No pain, no gain : giving birth Dutch-style
• In Brief
• Trial of alleged serial killer and wife begins in France
• Bhutto attack suspect rearrested
• Comoran rebel leader flees to French island
• Colombia seizes uranium from leftist guerrillas
• Myanmar's military junta vows referendum will be 'free, fair'
• Human rights remain a priority
• Taipei hosts APEC workshop on government performance
• Cheung Kong second-half profit rises 56%
• Local shares plummet, largest drop in ten days
• In Brief
• Bank profits will take longer to recover, U.S. analyst says
• Thomson's acquisition of Reuters gets approval
• NT dollar forecast to gain most since 1987
• Rudd urges openness on financial crisis
• Biofuels boom seen hurting Asia's poorest, analysis says
• Sarkozy and Brown to urge greater market transparency
• U.S. crisis to affect Asian exporters most, U.N. report claims
• Theater group 'GUTESTUN' performs today
• High court dismisses panda import appeal
• Ma's visit request to U.S. undecided, AIT official reports
• Manufacturers on guard against future uncertainties, TIER says
• Government to ban killing of poultry in markets
• MOFA refutes claim of bribing Pacific allies
• DPP to convene party congress in early May
• Tsai says report on arms firm will be released in near future
• Ex-president Lee meets with future president Ma
• Scholars warn of more difficulties for Taiwan
• North Korea expels officials from South
• Monks in Lhasa accuse China of lying
• Chen inaugurates monument to victims of martial law era
• Candidates would review US Freedom of Information policy; Clinton would replace order
• Bear Stearns bailout may open way to other rescue plans, including for distressed homeowners
• Obama calls for more regulation of US financial markets; Clinton pitches retraining program
• Obama's new religious problem: faith-based outreach hit by Wright controversy
• Obama, Clinton, McCain all want it _ NY Mayor Bloomberg's endorsement
• One-time bitter rivals, McCain, Romney campaign together
• Clinton, Obama insist party will unify around eventual nominee
• Democrats challenge McCain on hands off economic plans
• AIT chairman visits Taiwan
• KMT echoes call for re-opening of investigation into `319' shooting
• CBC warns foreign investors not to speculate on forex market
• Chen backs resumption of cross-strait talks but denies existence of '92 consensus
• Changhua County children's carnival to begin
• Hsieh holds onto DPP chairmanship until May 25
• Taiwan businesses urged to invest in Hungary
• Hsieh stays to push DPP `March Renewal`
• Lawmaker suggests opening of direct air links from Songshan Airport
• Chen, Ma express hope to meet next week
• President-elect wants economical inauguration ceremony
• President challenges existence of '1992 consensus'
• Taiwanese diva stars in Japanese musical 'Turandot'
• Formosa Corp to raise oil prices at midnight
• Taiwan's free software industry production expected to hit NT$15b.
• Berlusconi denies having named names of Italians interested in Alitalia bid
• Everton heads to Liverpool as attention turns to fight for Champions League places
• Obama calls for more government regulation of U.S. financial markets
• Oil jumps as an attack on an Iraq pipeline slows oil exports
• NYC jury convicts rapper Remy Ma of assault
• US envoy in Pakistan says it's impossible to talk with some militants
• KPMG study ranks most affordable countries for business
• 2 members if Ireland's Cabinet urges premier to explain secret receipt of British pounds
• US charges Puerto Rican governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• Stocks mixed after GDP report confirms 4th-quarter slowdown; Oracle report hurts tech stocks
• Oil jumps as an attack on an Iraqi pipeline slows oil exports; traders ignore stronger dollar
• 8,000 Romanian workers demand higher wages at Dacia-Renault factory
• GE Money swaps European operations with Banco Santander
• Founder of JetBlue Airways announces launch of new Brazilian airline
• Britain's National Gallery says Old Master painting was once owned by Adolf Hitler
• US drug agency investigating possible link between Merck's Singulair allergy drug and suicide
• NYC jury convicts rapper Remy Ma of assault
• Obama proposes relief for homeowners, Clinton warns of 3:00 a.m. economic crisis call
• US dollar mostly lower, gold falls in European trading
• Image could be of historic importance in world of photography
• A Stradivarius violin could fetch up to $1.5 million at New York City auction
• A Stradivarius violin could fetch up to $1.5 million at New York City auction
• Warne retires from first-class cricket after deciding not to take up Hampshire contract
• Journalists, lawyers protest Zimbabwe refusal to allow election coverage
• Berlusconi denies having named names of Italians interested in Alitalia bid
• London's FTSE-100 index closes up 57.1 points at 5717.5
• Founder of JetBlue Airways announces launch of new Brazilian airline
• NBA needs more fans, more arenas, more money to expand in Europe
• Emirati president appoints first woman to serve as a judge
• Warne retires from first-class cricket after deciding not to take up Hampshire contract
• One-time bitter rivals, McCain, Romney to campaign together
• American, Delta cancel more flights as they inspect aircraft
• Russia's president-elect calls for improved conditions for small businesses
• Obama calls for more regulation of US financial markets; Clinton pitches retraining program
• Electric car system planned in Denmark by 2011 using surplus wind power
• Gold, silver futures decline after dollar gains against euro
• Hammer beaten in qualifying by British cycling convert Romero, but will race again for gold
• Report: US now a steal for businesses compared with other large industrial nations
• Tejano music star Emilio Navaira regaining consciousness after tour bus accident
• French rider Tournant: kept concentration, rewarded with gold
• White farmer gets suspended jail sentence for resisting eviction in hungry Zimbabwe
• NYC jury convicts rapper Remy Ma of assault
• From the mouths of squids, possible ways to improve artificial limbs for people
• Oil jumps as an attack on an Iraqi pipeline slows oil exports; traders ignore stronger dollar
• Muslim group seeks fine for Dutch lawmaker, ban on anti-Quran film
• Airbus parent EADS wins huge British tanker refueling deal
• Rocker Patti Smith gets solo art show in Paris
• Berlusconi denies having named names of Italians interested in Alitalia bid
• US drug agency investigating possible link between Merck's Singulair allergy drug and suicide
• Ex-secretaries of state urge closure of Guantanamo, talks with Iran
• The nose knows: Sense of smell sharpens when something bad happens
• Chavez: Venezuela not interested in continued rise of oil prices
• Familiar sight: Roddick, Blake, Bryans to play for US against France in Davis Cup
• Fed auctions $75 billion worth of securities to big investment houses
• Westwood shoots 65 for one-stroke lead at Andalucia Open
• Film purporting to be by Dutch lawmaker on web site
• Dengue death toll rises to at least 54 in Brazilian state
• British women set world best in team sprint
• Obama calls for more regulation of US financial markets; Clinton pitches retraining program
• Rapper T.I. pleads guilty in Atlanta to federal weapons possession charges
• Fed auctions $75 billion worth of securities to investment houses in bid to ease credit crisis
• British men break world record in team pursuit at world track championships
• Film purporting to be by Dutch lawmaker on web site
• Founder of JetBlue Airways launching new Brazilian airline
• Oil jumps as an attack on an Iraqi pipeline slows oil exports; traders ignore stronger dollar
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Gold down
• Dengue death toll rises to at least 54 in Brazilian state
• P&G senior official says developing markets outlook strong
• US forces have used Uzbek air base for nearly two months: ambassador
• Brazilian dance company explores new territory and dazzles with old works
• British men break world record in team pursuit at world track championships
• Dollar strengthens against euro, pound as GDP report shows US economy still growing
• Berlusconi denies having named names of Italians interested in Alitalia bid
• Los Angeles Times apologizes, says documents used for Tupac Shakur story likely fabricated
• Fed auctions $75 billion worth of securities to investment houses in bid to ease credit crisis
• Marat Safin loses early again at Key Biscayne, drops to 1-5 this year
• Report: French runner Bouchra Ghezielle tests positive for EPO
• Bush says Iraq making political gains despite bullying from Congress
• Kuwaiti police use force against tribal demonstration, warn they won't tolerate unrest
• UK treasury chief being banned from British pubs after beer tax hike
• 1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at hospital in the southern US state of Georgia
• US attorney general says politics don't play part in charging public officials
• US stocks fall after GDP data confirms modest 4th-quarter growth; Oracle hurts tech stocks
• Dengue death toll rises to at least 54 in Brazilian state
• Marat Safin loses early again at Key Biscayne, drops to 1-5 this year
• Bush says Iraq making political gains despite bullying from Congress
• US environment agency signals go-slow approach on global warming rules
• Investment houses borrow billions from Fed's emergency lending program
• Dengue death toll rises to at least 54 in Brazilian state
• Google paid clicks data generate debate on Wall Street over company's future revenue
• Investment firms tap Fed for billions to secure emergency loans, central bank reports
• UK treasury chief being banned from British pubs after beer tax hike
• US stocks fall after GDP data confirms modest 4th-quarter growth; Oracle hurts tech stocks
• US charges Puerto Rican governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• P&G senior official says developing markets outlook strong
• US Attorney general says politics don't play part in charging public officials
• US charges Puerto Rican governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• Dutch lawmaker releases anti-Quran film
• 2 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at hospital in the southern US state of Georgia
• Investment firms tap Fed for billions to secure emergency loans, central bank reports
• Poll: 1 in 10 US voters mistakenly think Obama is Muslim
• Track Cycling World Championships Results
• Former Haitian rebel sought by US for drug trafficking says he will run for Senate
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Seattle-based company offers to buy Aloha Airlines' cargo business
• One-time bitter rivals, McCain, Romney to campaign together
• Red Hat earnings rise 7 percent on surging revenue, results in line with expectations
• Head of U.S. environment agency's two-week trip to Australia criticized
• Court approves release of former Alabama governor pending appeal of prison sentence
• British riders sweep golds, break 2 records in track world championships.
• Miguel Olivo's suspension reduced; Royals await word on Jose Guillen
• US-Argentina set for soccer friendly at Giants Stadium
• 2 members if Ireland's Cabinet urges premier to explain secret receipt of British pounds
• Dutch lawmaker releases anti-Quran film
• Chavez: Venezuela not interested in continued rise of oil prices
• Israeli and Taiwanese pianists share top prize in prestigious Rubinstein competition
• Los Angeles Times apologizes, says documents used for Tupac Shakur story likely fabricated
• Gold futures inch lower after dollar gains against euro
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Israeli and Taiwanese pianists share second prize in prestigious Rubinstein competition
• Rebecca Romero strikes gold in cycling, 2 years after quitting rowing
• US charges Puerto Rican governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• Investment firms tap Fed for billions to secure emergency loans, central bank reports
• American, Delta cancel more flights as they inspect aircraft
• Economy nearly sputtered out at end of 2007, probably faring worse now
• Striking Argentine farmers propose talks as way out of export-tax protest
• US Treasury Secretary Paulson to visit China next week for talks with leaders
• US drug agency investigating possible link between Merck's Singulair allergy drug and suicide
• Nicolas Sarkozy says markets need rules, says euro is too strong
• Openers give India sound start after South Africa reaches 540
• Federal appeals court says Moore did not defame Iraq war veteran with documentary
• Andy Roddick eager to make more memories at Key Biscayne
• Bolivia to continue gas nationalization with purchase of BP, Repsol holdings
• Marat Safin loses early again at Key Biscayne, drops to 1-5 this year
• Red Hat earnings rise 7 percent on surging revenue, results in line with expectations
• Bear Stearns chairman Cayne sells stake for $61.3 million ahead of JPMorgan deal
• New York Court sets hearing for Wednesday in America's Cup squabble
• Another former US Starbucks worker sues over tips
• Investment firms tap Fed for billions to secure emergency loans, central bank reports
• Australian Mitsubishi factory closing after 28 years; builds final cars for charity, display
• Argentine president rebuffs farmers' call for dialog, says strike must end before tax talks
• Bush telephones Egypt's Mubarak, apologizes for fatal shooting of Egyptian in Suez Canal
• 2 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at Georgia hospital; police say shooter's mom had died there
• Texas rattlesnake rancher arrested for selling snake vodka
• Wyeth cutting 1,200 US sales jobs under major restructuring
• Honduran, US officials take up melon dispute involving link to salmonella in US
• Noah Wyle of `ER" enjoying role of bookworm-turned-superhero in `The Librarian'
• BMI says US ringtone sales are falling but projects ringback sales will rise
• Argentine president rebuffs farmers' call for dialog, says strike must end before tax talks
• Japan's jobless rate in February worsens to 3.9 percent
• Wyeth cutting 1,200 US sales jobs under major restructuring
• Mexico's Banco Azteca begins low-income lending in Brazil
• Peru judge drops charges against president's rival in deadly police station takover
• Copa Libertadores: Danubio beats Ecuador's Deportivo Cuenca 2-0
• Japan's jobless rate in February worsens to 3.9 percent
• Peru judge drops charges against president's rival in deadly police station takeover
• Lack of iodine from distant war causes health problems in Ethiopia
• Foreign demand for Jerusalem real estate turns areas of city into 'ghost towns'
• Mugabe opponents allege vacant lots used to rig voters lists in crucial Zimbabwe poll
• Study: professors' politics have little effect on the views of American students
• Vietnamese man, on anti-abortion mission, opens home to moms and babies
• Village in limbo as construction roils peace talks
• Dutch lawmaker releases anti-Quran film
• Chavez: Venezuela not interested in continued rise of oil prices
• British riders in gold rush at track cycling world championships
• US charges Puerto Rican governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• NATO, pushing 60, will grapple with new and old threats at summit
• Current and future challenges facing NATO
• US daytime soap `General Hospital' celebrates 45 years of life, death, and Luke and Laura
• Animal Planet aims to get edgier with series like `Whale Wars'
• Posthumous buzz: Ledger's death fans Joker mania in `Dark Knight'
• Downtown dwellers behind population boom calling 'cut' on filming
• Oscar-winning writer Abby Mann of 'Judgment at Nuremberg' dies
• Mike Myers' latest spoof, "The Love Guru," hitting 'ohm'
• New season of Sundance's `The Green' begins with look at an eco-visionary
• Despite struggles over the years, the Winter Music Conference remains dance's biggest bash
• Envoy says US won't meddle in Pakistan to help Musharraf
• Author emerges as public face for the transgendered
• Colombian military investigates whether uranium was being sought by rebels
• American art museum takes shape in Arkansas as heiress roils art world
• Documentary `Blindsight' offers inspiring tale of 6 blind teenagers climbing Lhakpa Ri
• Dance war: Indie doc tracks international b-boy crews en route to ultimate 'Battle'
• You and what army? New combat games come in for the kill
• GAME REVIEW: 'Rainbox Six: Vegas 2' returns to Sin City for terrorist-hunting action
• Japan's jobless rate in February worsens to 3.9 percent
• US charges Puerto Rico governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• Movie review: Kimberly Peirce tackles Iraq war with well-intentioned, uneven `Stop-Loss'
• Malaysian leader says he's willing to face leadership challenge as party postpones polls
• Movie review: `Run, Fat Boy, Run' is run of the mill
• The top ten music in the United States
• Rising rice prices spark concerns across Asia
• Man opens fire at Georgia hospital where mother died, killing 3, police say
• Argentine president rebuffs farmers' call for dialogue, says strike must end before tax talks
• New Zealand man knocked from toilet by runaway SUV
• Obama suggests he would have left his Chicago church if Wright kept preaching
• Angela Stanford shoots 10-under 62 to take Safeway International lead
• IRS Special Agent Jeff Novitzky outlines genesis of BALCO trial
• Obama suggests he would have left his Chicago church if Wright kept preaching
• Kelly Pavlik ready for first middleweight title defense
• Oscar-winning screenwriter of 'Judgment at Nuremberg,' Abby Mann, dies at 80
• Japan core CPI up, jobless rate worsens in February, economy minister voices concerns
• New Zealand growth strong but economy is slowing
• 100 years after last World Series crown, Chicago Cubs try again
• Clinton, Obama insist party will unify around eventual nominee
• Oil drops below US$107 a barrel after previous session's jump on Iraq pipeline attack
• Oil drops below US$107 a barrel after previous session's jump on Iraq pipeline attack
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Bipartisan lawyer team says McCain birth doesn't disqualify him
• Report: North Korea test fires several short-range missiles off western coast
• Copa Libertadores: Boca beats Colo Colo 4-3 in dramatic match
• US charges Puerto Rico governor, 12 others in campaign finance probe
• China boosts minimum government price paid for rice, wheat in bid to ease shortages
• Marat Safin loses early again at Key Biscayne, drops to 1-5 this year
• Mitsubishi may announce go-ahead on jet after Japanese carrier ANA places first orders
• Detroit Pistons clinch Central Division with win over Miami Heat
• Report: North Korea test fires several short-range missiles off western coast
• Ruutu's career-high 3 points lead Penguins over Islanders as Crosby returns to lineup
• Veteran Hong Kong democracy advocate Martin Lee to quit politics
• Hillary Clinton lobs easy question to Puerto Rico beauty contestant
• Japanese scientists, origami masters aim to launch paper craft from space
• Iowa county board gives initial OK for ghost hunters to investigate asylum built in 1855
• Colombian government offers to free jailed rebels if dozens of hostages released first
• Actor McKellen hoping to play Gandalf in Jackson's Hobbit movies
• Veteran Hong Kong democracy advocate Martin Lee to quit politics
• China raises rice, wheat prices for farmers in bid to boost production, cool inflation
• China raises rice, wheat prices for farmers in bid to boost production, cool inflation
• Hackers hit Indonesian Web site after ban on online pornography
• Colombian government offers to free jailed rebels if dozens of hostages released first
• SKorea: North Korean missile launches part of routine training
• Colombian government offers to free jailed rebels if dozens of hostages released first
• NYC-to Arizona taxi trip wins driver an award at cabbie ceremony
• South Korea posts another current account deficit
• NKorea test launches missiles in apparent response to Seoul's tougher stance
• 21 die in Indonesia after drinking herbal remedy
• World Bank official says sovereign funds likely to shift away from US dollar assets
• World Bank official says sovereign funds likely to shift away from US dollar assets
• Samsung Electronics trims 2008 sales forecast amid global economic woes
• Samsung Electronics trims 2008 sales forecast amid global economic woes
• Pistons clinch Central Division with win over hapless Heat
• Obama suggests he would have left his Chicago church if Wright kept preaching
• NKorea test-launches missiles in apparent response to Seoul's tougher stance
• China raises rice, wheat prices for farmers in bid to boost production, cool inflation
• China raises rice, wheat prices for farmers in bid to boost production, cool inflation
• World Bank official says sovereign funds likely to shift away from US dollar assets
• Reports: China to launch market trial of homegrown 3G mobile phones next week
• Rising rice prices spark concerns across Asia
• Rising rice prices spark concerns across Asia
• Japanese weightlifter given two-year ban for steroids
• Malaysia's Mahathir says people attempting frame-up to silence him
• Crosby back at home as Penguins down Islanders, move top of Eastern Conference
• India vs South Africa scores
• Report: South Korean special prosecutors to summon Samsung Group chairman
• Copa Libertadores: Cucutas edges Chivas on Urbano's goal
• Sehwag slams second straight test to as India makes strong reply against South Africa
• Indonesia criticizes Dutch film critical of Islam
• China raises rice, wheat prices for farmers in bid to boost production, cool inflation
• China raises rice, wheat prices for farmers in bid to boost production, cool inflation
• Tibetan exiles scale walls of UN compound in Nepal's capital
• China raises rice, wheat prices for farmers in bid to boost production, cool inflation
• Oil drops below US$107 a barrel after previous session's jump on Iraq pipeline attack
• Phillips beats Spinks to take IBF light middleweight title
• Reports: China to launch trial service of homegrown 3G mobile phones next week
• Change at top of Central Command puts Army back in charge, for now
• Ersberg shuts out Coyotes to extend impressive NHL start
• Japanese stock index rises 1.7 percent on buying before fiscal year-end
• In Northern Ireland, a different perspective on Clinton's role in Good Friday peace accord
• Mitsubishi getting go-ahead on mid-sized jet after Japanese carrier ANA places first orders
• China's key stock index rebounds 4.9 percent on rumors of stamp-tax cut
• Air France-KLM presents new proposal, confirms 2,100 layoffs for Alitalia
• Ten-man Boca rallies to beat Colo Colo 4-3 in Copa Libertadores
• UK survey says houses prices fell 0.6 percent in March, fifth straight month of declines
• Japanese court rejects suit against novelist over WWII mass suicide claims
• Report: South Korean special prosecutors to summon Samsung Group chairman
• Report: South Korean special prosecutors to summon Samsung Group chairman
• China's key stock index rebounds 4.9 percent on rumors of stamp-tax cut
• China's key stock index rebounds 4.9 percent on rumors of stamp-tax cut
• North Korea test-launches missiles in apparent response to Seoul's tougher stance
• North Korea test-launches missiles in apparent response to Seoul's tougher stance
• South Korea posts another current account deficit
• Mitsubishi launches mid-sized jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Mitsubishi launches mid-sized jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Super 14: Canterbury beats Wellington 20-13
• Super 14: Canterbury beats Wellington 20-13
• Samsung Electronics trims 2008 sales forecast amid global economic woes
• Samsung Electronics trims 2008 sales forecast amid global economic woes
• Mitsubishi launches mid-sized jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Mitsubishi launches mid-sized jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Air France-KLM presents new proposal, confirms 2,100 layoffs for Alitalia
• Reaction to Dutch lawmaker's anti-Quran film muted; Muslim group asks for court review
• Obama suggests he would have left his Chicago church if Wright kept preaching
• Spanish electricity utility Endesa announces deal for sale of assets to Germany's E.ON
• Mitsubishi Heavy launches mid-sized regional jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Mitsubishi Heavy launches mid-sized regional jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• 'If You Want Closure In Your Relationship, Start With Your Legs' wins Oddest Book Title award
• Mitsubishi Heavy launches mid-sized regional jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Mitsubishi Heavy launches mid-sized regional jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Eamon Sullivan breaks own world record in 50 freestyle
• Eamon Sullivan breaks own world record in 50 freestyle
• China's key stock index rebounds 4.9 percent on rumors of stamp-tax cut
• China's key stock index rebounds 4.9 percent on rumors of stamp-tax cut
• Sullivan breaks 50 freestyle world record for second time in two days
• Sullivan breaks 50 freestyle world record for second time in two days
• Sehwag slams 194-ball double century as India make strong reply against South Africa
• Sehwag slams 194-ball double century as India make strong reply against South Africa
• Dollar rises against the yen, rebounding off early lows on North Korea missile tests
• Dollar rises against the yen, rebounding off early lows on North Korea missile tests
• Mitsubishi Heavy launches mid-sized regional jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Mitsubishi Heavy launches mid-sized regional jet after Japanese carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Vietnam to lower economic growth target amid global slowdown
• Vietnam to lower economic growth target amid global slowdown
• China to launch trial service of homegrown 3G mobile phones next week
• China to launch trial service of homegrown 3G mobile phones next week
• Abandoned Japanese-Filipino children to reunite with fathers, start new lives in Japan
• Air France-KLM presents new proposal, confirms 2,100 layoffs for Alitalia
• Wimm-Bill-Dann reports 29-percent profit increase for 2007
• Danish creator of Muhammad cartoon to sue Dutch lawmaker over anti-Quran film
• Former ICC chairman Dalmiya charged with misappropriating funds
• Former ICC chairman Dalmiya charged with misappropriating funds
• Colombian government offers to free jailed rebels if dozens of hostages released first
• California regulators vote to lower target for zero-emission vehicles
• Hong Kong's key stock index jumps 2.7 percent, lifted by gains on Chinese exchanges
• Hong Kong's key stock index jumps 2.7 percent, lifted by gains on Chinese exchanges
• German drugmaker Merck sticks to forecast despite market turbulence
• Turkish court becomes stage for conflict between Islamic-rooted government and opposition
• Greek Parliament to vote on censure motion against government
• Rapper T.I. to spend months talking to youth groups about gangs, drugs and guns
• Student apologizes after his electronics project sparks a subway scare in New York City
• Super 14: Waratahs beat Cheetahs 23-19, handing South Africans 7th straight loss
• Super 14: Waratahs beat Cheetahs 23-19, handing South Africans 7th straight loss
• Senator and linguist who defended the Romanian language dies
• Chelsea to play 1st game in China as part of preseason tour
• US dollar mixed, gold down in European morning trading
• Punch withdraws offer for Mitchells & Butlers
• Arsenal facing Bolton in Premier League for first of five matches set to define season
• German drugmaker Merck sticks to forecast despite market turbulence
• Mitsubishi Heavy launches mid-size regional jet after Japan carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Mitsubishi Heavy launches mid-size regional jet after Japan carrier ANA places 1st orders
• Rhode Island governor targets illegal immigrants in executive order
• New Zealand kicks off Hong Kong 7s with 50-5 win over Taiwan
• New Zealand kicks off Hong Kong 7s with 50-5 win over Taiwan
• Euro slightly higher against US dollar, pound lower
• Danish creator of Muhammad cartoon to sue Dutch lawmaker over anti-Quran film
• French posts 2007 deficit of 2.7 percent, higher than forecast
• Veteran Hong Kong democracy advocate Martin Lee to quit politics
• Veteran Hong Kong democracy advocate Martin Lee to quit politics
• Vietnam to cut rice exports 1 million tons as part of effort to rein in soaring inflation
• Vietnam to cut rice exports 1 million tons as part of effort to rein in soaring inflation
• Most Asian markets rise, defy third straight loss on Wall Street; Shanghai index gains 4.9 pct
• Most Asian markets rise, defy third straight loss on Wall Street; Shanghai index gains 4.9 pct
• China raises rice, wheat prices for farmers in bid to boost production, cool inflation
• China raises rice, wheat prices for farmers in bid to boost production, cool inflation
• Obama to get endorsement of senator in Pennsylvania, the next big battleground with Clinton
• Pakistanis stage protest against Dutch film about Quran
• Ammunition shortage may trigger Olympic boycott by Indian shooters
• Ammunition shortage may trigger Olympic boycott by Indian shooters
• Oil drops after previous session's jump on Iraq pipeline attack
• Taiwan's Hsieh delays resignation as Democratic Progressive Party chairman
• Obama to get endorsement of senator in Pennsylvania, the next big battleground with Clinton
• UCI to go ahead with anti-doping passports despite WADA withdrawal
• Belgium, Netherlands against EU warming to Serbia; want war crimes suspects in court first
• Zimbabweans prepare to vote with opposition urging people to defend votes against rigging
• Vietnam drops charges against former transport vice minister accused of corruption
• Air France-KLM presents new proposal, confirms 2,100 layoffs for Alitalia
• Tottenham set to announce plans for new or refurbished stadium in June
• White House: North Korea's missile tests 'not constructive' in midst of disarmament push
• England flanker Lewis Moody to miss tour of New Zealand with ruptured Achilles tendon
• Zimbabweans prepare to vote with opposition urging people to defend votes against rigging
• Polish police detain Polonia Warsaw coach in connection with match-fixing allegations
• London's FTSE-100 index down 10.6 points at 5706.9
• Consumer spending posts weakest gain in 17 months in February
• Pakistan lodges formal complaint with Dutch ambassador over anti-Quran film
• Polish police detain Polonia Warsaw coach in connection with match-fixing allegations
• Clear Channel warns deal may not close as banks withhold financing
• Activist group voices concern for Tibet monks who protested in front of foreign reporters
• Consumer spending posts weakest gain in 17 months in February
• Sehwag slams second triple century in tests, South Africa concedes 468-1
• Sehwag slams second triple century in tests, South Africa concedes 468-1
• Reaction to Dutch lawmaker's anti-Quran film muted; Muslim group asks for court review
• Oil drops after previous session's jump on Iraq pipeline attack
• Activist group voices concern for Tibet monks who protested in front of foreign reporters
• New Pakistani government to name Cabinet ministers Friday
• UK downgrades GDP growth, house prices fall in March, raising expectation of rate cut
• Activist group voices concern for Tibet monks who protested in front of foreign reporters
• Obama to get endorsement of senator in Pennsylvania, the next big battleground with Clinton
• Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano admits to FA charge of improper conduct
• Thailand anti-Thaksin activists slam new government at public meeting
• Zimbabweans prepare to vote with opposition urging people to defend votes against rigging
• Norman Mailer memorial to be held at Carnegie Hall in April
• US consumer spending posts weakest gain in 17 months in February
• Activist group voices concern for Tibet monks who protested in front of reporters
• American, Delta schedules get back to normal as airlines finish checking on plane wiring
• Obama to gain endorsement in key upcoming primary state
• Oxford the favorite for Boat Race, with weather the concern for both sides
• Super 14: Stormers beat Western Force 32-16
• Super 14: Stormers beat Western Force 32-16
• Pakistanis demonstrate against Dutch film about Quran
• Punch withdraws offer for Mitchells & Butlers
• Obama to get endorsement of senator in Pennsylvania, the next big battleground with Clinton
• Boeing buys Vought's share of Global Aeronautica plant
• IRB Hong Kong Sevens first day results
• Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano admits to FA charge of improper conduct
• Stocks higher in early trading as personal spending shows weakness but meets expectations
• North Korea test-launches missiles in apparent response to Seoul's tougher stance
• North Korea test-launches missiles in apparent response to Seoul's tougher stance
• Belgium, Netherlands against EU warming to Serbia; want war crimes suspects in court first
• Oil drops after previous session's jump on Iraq pipeline attack
• North Korea test-launches missiles in apparent response to Seoul's tougher stance
• North Korea test-launches missiles in apparent response to Seoul's tougher stance
• New Zealand kicks off Hong Kong 7s with 50-5 win over Taiwan
• Zimbabweans prepare to vote with opposition urging people to defend votes against rigging
• New Zealand kicks off Hong Kong 7s with 50-5 win over Taiwan
• Liverpool co-owner Gillett reveals death threats and 'unworkable' relationship with Hicks
• Stocks rise as personal spending shows weakness but meets expectations
• Latvian police say DNA test confirms match between blood stains and missing U.S. businessman
• Sehway slams second triple century as South Africa toils
• Sehway slams second triple century as South Africa toils
• US stocks rise as personal spending shows weakness but meets expectations
• EU transportation chief says Europe wants to expand Open Skies deal with US
• German swan and swan-shaped paddleboat reunited
• Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano admits to FA charge of improper conduct
• Obama to gain endorsement in key upcoming primary state
• Clooney to `Leatherheads' co-star Zellweger: Talk about how much you liked the kissing scenes
• Cyclist Valentino Fois found dead at 34; cause unknown
• Euro lower against dollar although US consumer spending weak
• WTO to rule against EU in long-running beef hormone dispute
• Pakistan: Boucher offers `full support' from US to democratic govt in Pakistan
• Citigroup names new head of its global equity finance and prime brokerage business
• Wimm-Bill-Dann reports 4Q profit up 18 percent
• Alcoa bribery suit halted as US federal prosecutors move forward on investigation
• EU opens antitrust probe into Nokia bid for Navteq
• Oil drops on word Iraq pipeline may be quickly repaired; dollar gains also weigh on prices
• Virender Sehwag aiming to break Brian Lara's test-record high score of 400
• Kenyan leaders working out how to share power, Odinga says talks have not broken down
• Air France-KLM presents new proposal, confirms 2,100 layoffs for Alitalia
• Oxford the favorite for Boat Race, with weather the concern for both sides
• Report: Man denied beer threatens to blow up airplane in China
• Zimbabwean security chiefs "on full alert" against violence; opposition warns of rigging
• Liverpool co-owner Gillett reveals death threats and 'unworkable' relationship with Hicks
• Albania's airport signs euro22 million loan with EBRD to extend terminal
• Puerto Rico governor pleads not guilty to corruption charges
• Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium upgraded; enabling it to host European finals
• WTO to rule against EU in long-running beef hormone dispute
• Veteran Hong Kong democracy advocate Martin Lee to quit politics
• Alcoa lawsuit halted so federal criminal probe can continue
• Sonoma presents special wine&dine
• Iranian restaurant makes debut
• Mother's Day at Holiday Inn East
• Ahmi coffee shop features special treat
• Westin names new F&B director
• Sunworld Dynasty Hotel hosts graduation parties
• Sheraton Taipei presents Thai delicacies
• Sidelines
• Penguins welcome Crosby back with win
• Phillips beats Spinks to take IBF light middleweight title
• Pistons rally past Heat, clinch division title
• Wilson takes 1st-round lead in New Orleans
• British riders in gold rush at world championships
• Fish joins Safin as first round loser in Miami
• Distant star's demise previews our sun's death
• Japanese team considers flying origami spacecraft
• Dollar little changed against major currencies
• Investment firms tap into Fed's emergency loans
• Oracle's forecast raises concerns over tech stocks
• Japan's jobless rate climbs as inflation hits ten-year high
• Taiex climbs over 17 points to finish 1.2% up this week
• Oil drops below US$107 a barrel
• In Brief
• World Bank says sovereign funds likely to shift away from U.S. dollar
• New Zealand growth strong but economy is slowing, data shows
• Chemical company employee accused of selling secrets
• NT dollar declines on intervention concerns
• Prosecutors to summon Samsung chairman
• Jury considers US$1.75b patent claim
• In Brief
• Dog sculptures in traditional dress removed after protest
• Newspaper apologizes for article
• Socialist realism comes to light after 30 year cover-up
• Company offers moon as final resting place
• In Brief
• Tejano music star regaining consciousness, doctor says
• Japanese finds US$10,000 cash
• Voice recording from 1860 may be world's oldest
• Lohan to portray cult girl in new film
• Life on Argentina's base in Antarctica is communal, regardless of rank
• Tibetan identity runs deep despite living with Chinese
• In Brief
• Australia first of 35 nations to turn off lights this weekend
• Colombia offers to free jailed rebels
• Hong Kong democracy advocate and activist Lee to quit politics
• China takes group of foreign diplomats to Tibetan capital
• Bear Stearns worsens China's hot-money quandary
• Malaysian leader postpones elections
• Chiefs in talks to reinforce security links
• Iraqi lawmakers holds emergency session to end violence
• Colombia says uranium find points to dangerous ambition
• In Brief
• Ma says he wants frugal inauguration
• Report says fugitive gave NT$520 million to twelve lawmakers
• Yunlin County invites all to butterfly festival
• Night market inspires design for 2009 World Games stadium
• KMT and DPP differ on their interpretations of Hu's remarks
• U.S. official praises Taiwan for successful poll campaign
• Maliki makes cash-for-arms offer in attempt to reduce Iraq fighting
• North Korea launches short-range missiles
• Hsieh agrees to stay with party temporarily
• EU opens antitrust probe into Nokia bid for Navteq
• Puerto Rico governor pleads not guilty to corruption charges
• Bush says increase in violence in Iraq is 'defining moment' for wartorn nation
• Obama to gain endorsement in key upcoming primary state
• Federal Reserve offers $100 billion more to commercial banks to fight credit crisis
• Michael Owen happy with tactics of England manager Fabio Capello
• Anti-Quran film sparks protests in Pakistan, militant warns of reprisal attacks
• Anti-Quran film sparks protests in Pakistan, militant warns of reprisal attacks
• United Auto Workers membership falls below 500,000, lowest level since WWII
• Germany says annual inflation accelerated to 3.1 percent in March
• Norwegian rider Thor Hushovd prepared to boycott Beijing Olympics opening in Tibet protest
• Obama gets endorsement of senator in Pennsylvania as Clinton urged to drop out
• US stocks rise modestly as personal spending shows weakness but meets forecast
• Oil drops on word Iraq pipeline may be quickly repaired; dollar gains also weigh on prices
• South African rugby union re-elects president in race-dominated campaign
• Tharp/Costello ballet gives Miami another 'nightspot' for dance
• Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner undergoes spine operation; expected to be back for Euro 2008
• Bush says recent rash of violence in Iraq is `defining moment' for fragile government
• Federal Reserve offers $100 billion more to commercial banks to fight credit crisis
• Pound falls to a low against the euro
• UK Treasury proposes immunity for market whistle-blowers
• United Auto Workers membership falls below 500,000 to lowest level since WWII
• Book deal for Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick
• Berlin to vote on future of Tempelhof Airport, site of the Berlin Airlift
• UK Treasury proposes immunity for market whistleblowers
• Pressure mounts on Finland's foreign minister over SMS scandal
• US dollar mixed, gold down in European trading
• Colombian government offers to free jailed rebels if dozens of hostages released first
• Tsylinskaya crashes at world cycling championships
• Activist group voices concern for Tibet monks who protested in front of reporters
• Pound falls to a low against the euro
• Puerto Rico governor pleads not guilty to corruption charges
• Gold futures plunge after dollar strengthens, crude oil drops
• Euro lower against dollar although US consumer spending weak
• Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium to host 2010 Champions League final
• Troubles persist at Heathrow's new Terminal 5
• Fed offers $100 billion more to commercial banks to fight credit crisis
• Ukraine's PM cites achievements in first 100 days; observers give mixed assessment
• Commerzbank optimistic on 2008 outlook despite market turmoil
• Britons continue to break records at world track cycling championships
• Former UN humanitarian chief says figure of 200,000 deaths in Darfur is outdated and too low
• Muslim world denounces Dutch film portraying Islam as time bomb
• Everton and Chelsea angry after their match is moved to Thursday
• Liverpool co-owner Gillett reveals death threats and 'unworkable' relationship with Hicks
• Column: Some investors call stock market's bottom, despite economic headwinds
• Former UN humanitarian chief says his figure of 200,000 deaths in Darfur is too low to be true
• Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium to host 2010 Champions League final
• Boeing, Lockheed Martin vying for $1 billion Pentagon award to upgrade military radio systems
• FIFA suspends Chad soccer federation because of government interference
• Bush says recent rash of violence in Iraq is `defining moment' for fragile government
• US heavy-equipment makers find refuge in overseas infrastructure, agriculture booms
• Peru suspends Pizarro and Farfan for 18 months for party during WCup training
• Mikko Hirvonen takes halfway lead in opening day of WRC's Rally Argentina
• Brazilian soccer great Romario announces retirement
• Oil drops on word of Iraqi oil pipeline repair; dollar gains also weighed on prices
• Troubles persist at Heathrow's new Terminal 5
• Activist group voices concern for Tibet monks who protested in front of foreign reporters
• Actors take the labor stage as wary, strike-weary Hollywood watches
• Change at top of Central Command puts Army back in charge, for now
• US: Illicit software on supermarket servers blamed in breach of 4.2 million cards
• European stocks down slightly, but end with gain for week
• Serena Williams, Henin advance with straight-sets wins at Key Biscayne
• Gibbons, Guillen suspensions put on hold for 10 days
• Obama gets endorsement of senator in Pennsylvania as Clinton urged to drop out
• US: Some independent coffee shops rebel with Starbucks' acquisition of pricey coffee maker
• `American Idol' vet Frenchie Davis will have surgery to remove a vocal cord polyp
• Clear Channel warns deal may not close as banks withhold financing
• Colombian government offers to free jailed rebels if dozens of hostages released first
• Britons take gold again, break record at world track cycling championships
• Hospital monitors offer noise guardian for premature babies
• Striking Argentine farmers lift roadblocks; president calls for national unity
• Air France-KLM presents new proposal, confirms 2,100 layoffs for Alitalia
• Terror convicts will no longer be eligible for early release in UK
• Zimbabwean security chiefs "on full alert"; opposition warns of rigging
• Honduras applauds US inspection of melon facilities
• Pressure mounts on Finland's foreign minister over SMS scandal
• Serena Williams, Henin advance with straight-sets wins at Key Biscayne
• Gold down
• Correction: Combs-Lawsuit story
• US: Illicit software on supermarket servers blamed in breach of 4.2 million cards
• Lebanese PM accuses Syria of blocking presidential elections, deepening political crisis
• US stocks dip as personal spending shows weakness but meets forecast
• Hedblom, Millar share the lead by 1 shot at halfway mark of Andalucia Open
• Colombian economy grows 7.5 percent in 2007, largest increase in 3 decades
• Madonna says the media should leave Britney alone: `For real ... Let's go save her'
• Wall Street banks face fiscal unknowns as US lawmakers debate tougher regulations
• Striking Argentine farmers call truce to open talks with government on tax hikes
• The race is on to define likely Republican US presidential nominee John McCain
• `Encores!' resurrects the rarely seen Marc Blitzstein-Joseph Stein `Juno'
• US stocks dip as personal spending shows weakness but meets forecast
• Fearing protests, Greek authorities detail police to guard Olympic torch
• Oil drops on word of Iraqi oil pipeline repair; dollar gains also weighed on prices
• US dollar climbs against major currencies despite weak consumer spending report
• Federal Reserve offers $100 billion more to commercial banks to fight credit crisis
• Yamaha racers dominate first day of combined practice at Spanish GP, Lorenzo leads Rossi
• Gold futures plunge after dollar strengthens, crude oil drops; agriculture futures also slide
• Air France-KLM presents new proposal, confirms 2,100 layoffs for Alitalia
• FBI: Documents tying Combs associates to Shakur attack appear fake
• Britons take gold again, break record at world track cycling champs
• Defending champ Djokovic upset by South African qualifier at Key Biscayne
• US stocks dip as personal spending shows weakness but meets forecast
• Bush nominates envoy to Armenia, after block of earlier choice
• Langer, Funk chasing career club pro Nielsen on Champions Tour
• Striking Argentine farmers temporarily lift roadblocks to open talks with government
• Lockheed beats out Boeing for $766.1 million Pentagon award to upgrade military radio systems
• Super 14: Stormers beat Western Force 32-16
• Chilean police scatter protesters; 240 detained before 'Day of the Young Combatant'
• Regional aircraft sales strong for Canada's Bombardier
• Man United fans warned to avoid troublespots favored by AS Roma's 'Ultras'
• Black writers conference honors Princeton writer Cornel West
• Langer, Funk chasing career club pro Nielsen on Champions Tour
• Muslim world denounces Dutch film portraying Islam as time bomb
• Actors take the labor stage as strike-weary Hollywood watches
• Britain takes 2 more golds, break record at world track cycling champs
• Wolfsburg pulls out another win with injury-time goal
• Placido Domingo to sing at papal Mass in Washington
• Defending champ Djokovic upset by South African qualifier at Key Biscayne
• Oliver Stone's Bush movie 'W.' to begin filming, Josh Brolin expected to star
• Cory Spinks' loss reminds his uncle of when he lost his final bout to Tyson
• Lockheed beats out Boeing for $766.1 million Pentagon award to upgrade military radio systems
• Mexican bull thrown in jail for allegedly devouring corn fields, destroying shacks
• Sprinter Chambers exploring switch to rugby league after being shunned by UK athletics
• Christophe Riblon satisfied with silver, but aiming for gold in Beijing
• Striking Argentine farmers temporarily lift roadblocks, open talks on disputed tax hike
• IRL founder George excited by first results of open-wheel unification
• IMF gives larger developing countries greater role in its operations
• Bush administration criticizes China, other trading partners for barriers to US exports
• White House says Bush aide resigns because of alleged improprieties involving grant money
• Piers Morgan triumphs on finale of Trump's `The Celebrity Apprentice'
• Reed says British cyclists have peaked too soon ahead of Beijing, confident of U.S. challenge
• IMF gives larger developing countries greater role in its operations
• Obama gets endorsement of senator in Pennsylvania as Clinton urged to drop out
• Poison drummer arrested on rape warrant; Mississippi prosecutors weigh charges
• Defending Rally Argentina champ Sebastien Loeb leads first day after Hirvonen hits rock
• Jeff Gordon wins 7th pole at Martinsville, 65th of career
• Venezuela: Chalmette oil sent to China after Exxon Mobil stops ordering
• Colombian government offers to free jailed rebels if dozens of hostages released first
• Peru court orders Humala to appear in trial for deadly police station takeover
• Change at top of Central Command puts Army back in charge, for now
• Greek conservative government overcomes censure motion over pension reform
• Troubles persist at Heathrow's new Terminal 5
• Weathering pressure to quit race, Hillary Clinton insists she's in for the long run
• Zimbabwean security chiefs "on full alert"; opposition warns of rigging
• Bush says Iraq violence increase puts country at a defining moment of the war
• Outburst by tearful monks put a human face on problems faced by China in governing Tibet
• Muslim world denounces Dutch film portraying Islam as time bomb
• Turkish court becomes stage for conflict between Islamic-rooted government and opposition
• Former 'Quincy, M.E.' star Jack Klugman sues NBC over profits from show
• Tennessee zoo breeds endangered frogs through in-vitro fertilization
• Senate elder urges Clinton to drop out; Obama picks up endorsement of moderate Penn. senator
• Scott Dixon begins new IRL with pole in four-lap qualifying
• Defending champ Djokovic upset by South African qualifier at Key Biscayne
• Stanford holds one-shot lead over charging Ochoa in Safeway
• Mix of IRL veterans, former Champ Car entries raises caution flag at Homestead
• Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton picks her mom over her dad as the better president
• China tries to show foreign diplomats it is in control of Tibet
• Bush administration proposes sweeping overhaul of financial regulation
• Amid salmonella outbreak, Dole joins those recalling cantaloupes from Honduras
• Pierce scorers 27 as Celtics roll past Hornets in matchup of conference leaders.
• World cities to go dark as Earth Hour raises awareness about global warming
• Obama: My foreign policy would be like that of elder Bush, JFK, Reagan
• The race is on to define likely Republican nominee John McCain
• Bush administration proposes sweeping overhaul of financial regulation
• Bush follows in JFK's tradition in christening new home for Washington baseball
• Argentine government, farmers fail to reach accord over strike but will continue talks
• Pakistan's parliament convenes for confidence vote on new PM, agenda for next 100 days
• The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the former Obama pastor, surprises a Chicago church with appearance
• Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Doug Davis vows to return from thyroid cancer
• Zimbabweans queue to vote; opposition warns of rigging
• Chinese officials seize milk after more than 100 children sickened
• SKorea says NKorea shows no signs of firing additional missiles
• Sehwag falls on 319, Dravid joins 10,000-run club in India-South Africa test
• China promises compensation for victims of Tibet violence; diplomats visit region
• Japan completes deployment of missile defense system for nation's capital
• Malaysian opposition slams government's refusal to free Indian lawmaker
• Celtics move close to clinching top record with win over Hornets
• Super 14: Daniel Carter out for six weeks with ankle injury
• Super 14: Waikato beats Otago 39-24
• Pakistan's new prime minister gets vote of confidence in parliament
• Dravid joins 10,000 test runs club
• Devils down Flyers to win 12th straight at home
• New Pakistani premier vows to fight terrorism, restore judges ousted under Musharraf
• Bush administration proposes sweeping overhaul of regulation of financial industry
• Libby Trickett breaks women's world 50 freestyle mark
• Sakata defends WBA flyweight title with win over Yamaguchi
• Libby Trickett breaks women's world 50 freestyle mark
• Dalai Lama says 'demographic aggression' is making Tibetans a minority in their homeland
• Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge go dark as Earth Hour ticks into Australia
• China promises compensation for victims of Tibet violence; diplomats visit region
• China postpones maiden flight of highly touted first regional jet
• Activist: Dozens still jailed in China over 1989 protests
• Sehwag falls on 319, Dravid posts century and joins 10,000-run club
• Trickett has 50, 100 world marks ahead of Beijing Olympics
• Super 14: Auckland beats Bulls 23-21
• New Pakistani PM says government will talk to militants, restore anti-Musharraf judges
• Drama as torch arrival set for Tiananmen; expected respite from protests
• Liverpool implodes before facing crosstown rivals Everton in battle for Champions League
• Coaching the Galaxy is a fresh challenge for well-travelled Gullit
• Amid protests, Greek authorities detail police to guard Olympic torch
• Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge go dark as Earth Hour ticks into Australia
• NKorea rejects UN human rights resolution as US-led political plot
• IRB Hong Kong Sevens second day results
• Amid protests, Greek authorities detail police to guard Olympic torch
• Swimmers or the suits? Australia impresses in Olympic trials
• Swimmers or the suits? Australia impresses in Olympic trials
• Pakistan: Security boosted at Dutch consulate, students burn effigy of lawmaker
• Spanish Grand Prix Results
• Eager to vote, Zimbabweans line up before dawn in election seen as Mugabe's biggest test
• New Zealand on course for fifth straight sevens title as big teams progress
• New Zealand on course for fifth straight sevens title as big teams progress
• US-Afghan-Pakistan military intelligence center opens on volatile border
• Serbia promises to arrest war crimes suspect; Cautions EU on Kosovo
• New Pakistani PM says government will talk to militants, restore anti-Musharraf judges
• Dalai Lama says 'demographic aggression' is making Tibetans a minority in their homeland
• IAAF president opposes Beijing boycott as it won't influence Chinese government
• Dravid posts century before South Africa's batsmen join the party
• Dravid posts century before South Africa's batsmen join the party
• Drama as torch arrival set for Tiananmen; expected respite from protests
• IAAF president opposes Beijing boycott as it won't influence Chinese government
• Dravid posts century before South Africa's batsmen join the party
• Senate elder urges Clinton to drop out; Obama picks up endorsement of moderate Penn. senator
• Pop star Ricky Martin in Cambodia to raise awareness about human trafficking
• Rapper Remy Ma to fans: Write to my judge to be lenient against her in shooting case
• China bans imports of Italian mozzarella cheese after reports of dioxin contamination
• UK Athletics backs Chambers' expected switch to rugby league; laments squandered talent
• Rookie Yamaha racer Jorge Lorenzo takes second straight pole position at Spanish GP
• NKorea says it would ban SKorean officials in anger over top Seoul official's remark
• Vos takes gold in the women's points race at track cycling championships
• Bush: Tax rebates are coming, help available for troubled homeowners
• Good morning: One-ton pickup truck comes crashing into motel, waking man lying on bed inside
• Yamaha racer Jorge Lorenzo takes second straight pole position at Spanish GP
• 2,000 Greek police guard Olympic torch against human rights protesters
• Bush begins his farewell tour with his last NATO summit and final meeting with Putin
• IAAF president opposes Beijing boycott, says it won't influence Chinese government
• Cities worldwide switch off their lights to raise awareness about global warming
• Close Obama-Clinton finish would force tough choice for Democratic leaders
• Villarreal striker Guillermo Franco out for 3 weeks with muscle injury
• 1,000 turn out to protest far-right march in Germany
• Rangers beats Celtic 1-0 to move 6 points clear in Scottish league
• China bans Italian mozzarella, Singapore halts sales after reports of dioxin taint
• Yamaha racer Jorge Lorenzo takes second straight pole position at Spanish GP
• 'Your turn is next,' Gadhafi warns Arab leaders after US toppling of Saddam
• Rapper Beanie Sigel back in prison after violating probation
• Victoria Pendleton takes gold again at track cycling championships
• Track Cycling World Championships Results
• Despite calm, Ecuador's iron-willed president still at odds with Colombia
• EU's Rehn warns Turkey over court case against ruling party
• Serbia promises to arrest war crimes suspect; cautions EU on Kosovo
• New Tibet protests reported as diplomats wrap up Chinese government trip
• NKorea says it would ban SKorean officials in anger over top Seoul official's remark
• 2,000 Greek police guard Olympic torch against human rights protesters
• Iraq's oil exports, refinery operations back to normal, official says
• Bradley Wiggins takes 3rd gold of cycling worlds and 8th for Britain
• Sidelines
• Entrepreneur proposes Taiwanese professional soccer team
• Sakata retains flyweight title
• Defending champ Djokovic upset by qualifier in Florida
• Diamondbacks pitcher vows to return from thyroid cancer surgery
• Waikato beats Otago 39-24 in Super 14 rugby
• Defending champ Loeb leads 1st day of Rally Argentina
• Stanford holds one-shot lead against Ochoa at Safeway
• Celtics move close to clinching top spot with win over Hornets
• World encroaches on rare antelope
• Horse club sponsors better than mother's milk
• Virtual-reality game to help burn patients escape pain
• A borderline experience with Nogales
• Hard Rock Park opens with 55 acres of rides, amphitheater for 2,000
• In Brief
• Weak data bolsters expectations of interest rate cuts
• Singapore remains optimistic about FTA with Taiwan
• Stocks dip as consumer spending stalls
• China accused of unfair trade barriers
• China central bank says economic crisis may cause shift in monetary policy
• IMF board backs changes in voting power distribution
• Fed offers US$100 billion more to ailing banks
• Kibaki launches telecom shares sale
• Argentina export tax deal remains elusive
• Oprah's 'Big Give' gives pastor and wife big surprise
• Girls raise money to rescue enslaved Ghana boys
• Ambrose plays role as editor's sister in 'The Return of Jezebel James' series
• LeBron James' Olympic cheat sheet
• Comedians kick the U.S. dollar while it is down
• In Brief
• Obama says he would follow 'traditional' foreign policy
• Arab summit marked by no-shows as major players snub host Syria
• Ecuador's iron-willed leader still at odds with Colombia
• Foreign diplomats will have busy agenda in Tibet: official
• Greek police battle with Olympic protesters
• EU in quandary over Tibet and Beijing Olympics
• Boycott of Beijing Olympics would bring no benefit: Rice
• Senate elder urges Clinton to drop out
• In Brief
• DPP official calls for amendment to Referendum Act
• Lawmaker urges U.S. to approve Ma's visit request
• Kainan University holds shipping conference
• FPC raises gasoline price by NT$2.80
• Officials launch ceremony marking park's firefly season
• Around 570,000 foreign nationals in Taiwan, Interior Ministry says
• President-elect considers name change of former CKS Memorial Hall as invalid
• Ma says he leaves pardoning of allowance cases to ministry
• U.S. expands bombings in Basra as battles with militants continue
• New Pakistani PM says he will restore judges
• Zimbabweans begin voting in key presidential elections
• EU rejects tone of anti-Quran movie, but defends filmmaker's right to make it
• Brazilian soccer great Romario denies immediate retirement
• Texas Democrats take next step in effort to settle caucus contest between Clinton, Obama
• New Tibet protests reported as diplomats wrap up government trip
• Thousands gather in Athens to watch torch relay as minor scuffles break out
• Zimbabweans vote in election seen as Mugabe's biggest test
• Senate elder urges Clinton to drop out; Obama picks up endorsement of moderate Penn. senator
• Police: After night of drinking, man wakes up just in time inside garbage truck
• Quotes on Zimbabwe's elections
• Arab, Muslim leaders denounce anti-Islam film by Dutch filmmaker
• Bradley Wiggins takes third gold of cycling worlds; Britain claims nine overall
• Bermuda to recruit 100 police officers, fight increase in crime
• Bomb attack at mosque in eastern Nepal seriously wounds 4 people
• Muslim cleric who aided law enforcement faces deportation to Jordan
• Argentine farmers relaunch barricades as talks with government over exports taxes stall
• Bekele confident of reclaiming world cross country title despite late arrival
• Cycling's Sarah Hammer eyes gold in Beijing despite losing out in worlds
• Miley Cyrus, 'Hannah Montana' star, holds center stage at Kids Choice Awards
• Track Cycling World Championships Results
• Close Obama-Clinton finish would force tough choice for Democratic leaders
• Ten-man Arsenal rallied to beat Bolton 3-2 and rekindle Premier League title hopes
• Zimbabweans vote in election seen as Mugabe's biggest test
• Bradley Wiggins takes third gold of cycling worlds; Britain claims nine overall
• China bans Italian mozzarella, Singapore halts sales after reports of dioxin taint
• China bans Italian mozzarella, Singapore halts sales after reports of dioxin taint
• Amid small protests, Beijing Olympic torch reaches Acropolis
• Oxford University beats Cambridge to win 154th Boat Race along River Thames
• Charges filed against man accused in Georgia hospital shootings that killed 3 people
• Westwood sets up Andalucia Open defense by shooting 66 for 1 stroke lead
• Super 14: Unbeaten Sharks beat Queensland 22-10 to record sixth straight win
• Argentine farmers relaunch barricades as talks with government over exports taxes stall
• Greece coach Otto Rehhagel extends contract through 2010
• Bomb attack at mosque in eastern Nepal kills 2, wounds 2 others
• Ten-man Arsenal rally to beat Bolton 3-2 and rekindle Premier League title hopes
• Rangers beats Celtic 1-0 to move 6 points clear in Scottish league
• Argentine farmers set up new barricades as over exports taxes stall
• Podolski scores late goal to prevent second upset of Bayern Munich inside two weeks
• NKorea warns reconciliation with South in jeopardy after attack threat
• Despite calm, Ecuador's iron-willed president still at odds with Colombia
• Cavenaghi scores twice to lead Bordeaux over Nancy 2-1 in French league
• Roma warms up for Manchester United by drawing 1-1 with Cagliari in Serie A
• Americas media group criticizes Chavez at Venezuela meeting
• Zimbabweans vote in election seen as Mugabe's biggest test
• Karlovic still winless at Key Biscayne after losing to Benneteau 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2)
• Michael Schumacher qualifies 3rd for 1st motorcycle race
• Study suggests it may be OK to let small hospitals do heart stent procedures; laws may change
• Clinton shrugs off calls to quit race, keeps busy campaign schedule
• Ten-man Arsenal rallies to beat Bolton 3-2; Man United outplays Villa 4-0
• Alinghi crewmen taken to hospital after boat capsizes in America's Cup training
• Edwards praises both Clinton, Obama in first political speech, but declines to endorse
• Bill Clinton: Democrats calling for wife to drop out of presidential race should 'relax'
• Oxford University beats Cambridge to win 154th Boat Race along River Thames
• Ben Heppner and Deborah Voigt finally sing Wagner's `Tristan und Isolde' together
• The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the former Obama pastor, surprises a Chicago church with appearance
• Ten-man Arsenal rallies to beat Bolton 3-2; Man United outplays Villa 4-0
• Davenport needs an hour to defeat Pin 6-2, 6-1 in triumphant return to Key Biscayne
• Crash prompts university to require insurance for international students
• Horse of Year Curlin takes $6 million Dubai World Cup in a breeze
• Oxford University beats Cambridge to win 154th Boat Race along River Thames
• Texas Democrats take next step in effort to settle caucus contest between Clinton, Obama
• Bolivia to take fight against FIFA's altitude ban to CAS
• Ten-man Arsenal rallies to beat Bolton 3-2; Man United outplays Villa 4-0
• Clinton shrugs off calls to quit race, keeps busy campaign schedule
• Most sweeping overhaul of financial regulation since Great Depression being proposed
• Inter and Roma each play to 1-1 draws to maintain Inter's 4-point lead at top of Serie A
• Ajax beats Heerenveen 4-2 to keep title hopes alive; PSV held to draw
• Bernhard Langer takes 2-shot lead in Ginn Championship
• Argentine farmers set up barricades anew after talks on exports taxes stall
• Open-wheel unification means possible big changes in future IRL schedules
• Americas media group criticizes Chavez at Venezuela meeting
• Filing: Countrywide CEO to get $10 million in stock, president to get $9 million
• Texas caucus conventions get going with crowds, some confusion
• Argentine farmers set up barricades anew after talks on exports taxes stall
• Roddick wins 3-set thriller against qualifier Troicki at Key Biscayne
• PSG wins French League Cup on injury time PK; Bordeaux beats Nancy 2-1
• Bruins beat Senators 4-0, move past Philly in playoff race
• Real Betis rallies to beat Barcelona 3-2 with 2 goals from Edu; Villarreal moves into second
• Review: Heppner, Voigt Worth Waiting For
• Community in New York struggles to cope with killing of orthodontist
• Round 7: Canterbury wins again but loses Carter
• Zimbabweans vote in election seen as Mugabe's biggest test
• Serbia promises to arrest war crimes suspect; cautions EU on Kosovo
• Pakistani PM makes war on terror No. 1 priority; government will talk to some militants
• Abraham knocks out Ayala to retain IBF middleweight belt, wants Pavlik
• Young Chinese abroad launch Internet attacks against Western press over Tibet unrest
• US lawmakers rush to act on housing mess, eye broad changes; White House eyes own proposal
• Defending champ Loeb keeps lead on second day of WRC's Rally Argentina
• Most sweeping overhaul of financial regulation since Great Depression being proposed
• Rally Argentina Results
• Australia's leader backs UN and accuses Sudan of obstructing peackeepers in Darfur
• Close Obama-Clinton finish would force tough choice for Democratic leaders
• Olympic Beijing faces big challenge kicking a smoking habit
• Olympic Beijing faces big challenge kicking a smoking habit
• NKorea says it will ban South's officials in anger over Seoul military leader's remark
• Bush begins his farewell tour with his last NATO summit and final meeting with Putin
• Maya Angelou at 80: Life is still an adventure
• Maya Angelou stands by Hillary Clinton
• Michelle Obama: A would-be first lady drifts into rock-star territory, tentatively
• Traveling exhibit at the University of Rhode Island explores Nazi persecution of gays
• Far-flung network of volunteers uses computers to give names to `John Doe,' `Jane Doe' bodies
• Roddick wins 3-set thriller against qualifier Troicki at Key Biscayne
• In sixth year of war, 'standing up' Iraqi army looks open-ended, as 2008 dropped as target
• Blanco scores in injury time, rallies Chicago for MLS season-opening 1-1 draw
• Gov. Bill Richardson travels to Colombia for hostage negotiations
• Ochoa shots 68 to take 1-stroke lead in Safeway International
• Bomb attack at mosque in eastern Nepal kills 2, wounds 2 others
• Other countries seek to break British stranglehold on cycling worlds
• Ochoa shoots 68 to take 1-stroke lead in Safeway International
• Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Australia's leader backs UN and accuses Sudan of obstructing peackeepers in Darfur
• Clinton shrugs off calls to quit race, keeps busy campaign schedule
• Roddick wins 3-set thriller against qualifier Troicki at Key Biscayne
• Most sweeping overhaul of financial regulation since Great Depression being proposed
• Large and small screen actors cut ties before upcoming talks
• With Jaguar and Land Rover in hand, India strides onto the global stage
• Dixon wins first race in unified open-wheel series
• Obama says Clinton should keep running despite criticism from other Democrats
• Rapper Nelly: Schedules prevented planned collaboration with The Boss on upcoming album
• Miley Cyrus wins 2 trophies at Kids Choice Awards
• New Tibet protests reported as diplomats wrap up Chinese government-controlled trip
• Large and small screen actors cut ties before upcoming talks
• Blanco scores in injury time, rallies Chicago for MLS season-opening 1-1 draw
• World governments start talks on climate change agreement
• Dixon wins first race in unified open-wheel series
• Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific region
• Australian Snowsill wins first ITU event of 2008
• Roddick wins 3-set thriller against qualifier Troicki at Key Biscayne
• Large and small screen actors cut ties before upcoming talks
• Miley Cyrus wins 2 trophies at Kids Choice Awards
• Report: Malaysia's Mahathir urges Muslims to boycott Dutch products
• Report: Malaysia's Mahathir urges Muslims to boycott Dutch products
• Chile: police battle protesters; one officer injured, 27 demonstrators arrested
• Clinton, Obama press for more delegates in complicated Texas process
• New Zealand, China to sign trade deal in Beijing
• New Zealand, China to sign trade deal in Beijing
• Myanmar's No. 2 ranked leader to visit India
• US investment bank Lehman Brothers to sue Japanese trading firm over alleged fraud
• US investment bank Lehman Brothers to sue Japanese trading firm over alleged fraud
• China's anger over Tibet revives harsh terminology of yesteryear
• Gomez, Snowsill win opening ITU events
• Analysis: NKorea provokes SKorea's new conservative government to soften policy
• Amla misses second century as India-South Africa drifts toward draw
• Australia swimmer involved in bar fight hours after being name to Olympic team
• China mounts new attack on Dalai Lama following Tibet protests
• World governments start talks on climate change agreement
• Federer through, Ferrer loses in round two of Sony Ericsson Open
• Big Brown takes Florida Derby to become buzz horse for Kentucky Derby
• New Zealand, China to sign trade deal in Beijing
• Bulldogs end Wests' streak, Broncos only team at 3-0
• Gomez, Snowsill win opening ITU events
• NKorea says it will ban South's officials in anger over Seoul military leader's remark
• The Metropolitan Opera honors Franco Zeffirelli for his lavish productions
• Fit-again Gul named in Pakistan squad for Bangladesh series
• 'Kiss Kiss' crooner Chris Brown says he's 'not in a relationship' with Rihanna
• Pistons pump Cavaliers, who qualify for playoffs anyway
• Security tightened in Beijing ahead of Olympic torch's arrival
• Olympic Beijing faces big challenge kicking a smoking habit
• Malaysia's ethnic Indian party wants activists freed in surprising about-turn
• Bruins beat Senators to hold onto last playoff spot
• McKenzie hits century, but Amla misses landmark as test drifts toward draw
• Athenians gather to watch Beijing torch handover amid tight security
• Senior figure in incoming Pakistani government urges Musharraf to step down
• L.A. Galaxy smashed 4-0 by Colorado in Major League Soccer season opener
• North Korea warns it would not 'sit idle' for possible pre-emptive strike
• Security tightened in Beijing ahead of Olympic torch's arrival
• Gullit and Beckham's Galaxy thrashed 4-0 in MLS season opener
• Opposition claims early lead on partial results in Zimbabwe's election
• Cyclists seek to break British stranglehold on track worlds
• Tibetan exiles burn effigy of Chinese president in Indian capital
• India's first test against South Africa ends in a draw
• German theater stages version of Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses'
• Ferguson fears violence in Rome for Champions League quarterfinal match
• Bush facing resistance in NATO expansion goals
• North Korea threatens South Korea with destruction over 'pre-emptive strike' comments
• US investment bank Lehman Brothers to sue Japanese trading firm over alleged fraud
• US investment bank Lehman Brothers to sue Japanese trading firm over alleged fraud
• China mounts new attack on Dalai Lama following Tibet protests
• Bush facing resistance in NATO expansion goals
• Pakistani militant leader welcomes new government's offer to hold talks
• McKenzie hits century as India-South Africa test is drawn
• Athenians gather to watch Beijing torch handover amid tight security
• New Zealand beats South Africa 26-12 to win Hong Kong title, extend sevens dominance
• Thaksin returns to Thailand ahead of court hearing on corrupt charges
• Hundreds of Filipinos protest as Philippine president arrives in Hong Kong
• French plane reported on standby for possible release of Ingrid Betancourt by Colombian rebels
• Australia says Dutch anti-Islam movie seeks to incite hatred
• Australia says Dutch anti-Islam movie seeks to incite hatred
• Obama bowls for voters _ badly _ as his Pennsylvania bus tour rolls
• Police scuffle with pro-Tibet demonstrators outside flame handover ceremony
• Roma captain Totti to miss Manchester United match with thigh problem
• Cambodian 'Killing Fields' survivor Dith Pran dies of cancer
• Cambodian 'Killing Fields' survivor Dith Pran dies of cancer
• North Korea threatens South Korea with destruction over 'pre-emptive strike' comments
• Zimbabwe's opposition claims early election lead based on partial results
• Pendleton reaches round 2 of keirin as cyclists try to break British stranglehold
• Pakistani militant leader welcomes new government's offer to hold peace talks
• French plane reported on standby for possible release of Ingrid Betancourt by Colombian rebels
• Reports: Parma fan run over and killed by Juventus bus; game postponed
• Alitalia cuts traffic at Milan's Malpensa airport as the ailing company tries to trim losses
• Tirunesh Dibaba wins third world cross-country title
• Arab summit failures have many asking, Why hold them?
• Chile: night of protests leaves 1 dead, 122 arrested
• Greece hands over Olympic flame amid pro-Tibet protests, tight security
• Dani Pedrosa overtakes at start to win Spanish GP for Honda
• Reports: Parma fan run over and killed by Juventus bus; game postponed
• Jordanian MPs demand cutting ties with Netherlands to protest Dutch film
• Bekele recovers to win sixth world cross country title
• China mounts new attack on Dalai Lama following Tibet protests
• Chelsea moves up to 2nd place in Premier League with 1-0 win over Middlesbrough
• Bekele recovers to win sixth world cross country title
• Obama says Clinton should keep running despite criticism from other Democrats
• Teun Mulder takes men's time-trial, second cycling medal for Netherlands
• Thaksin returns to Thailand ahead of court hearing on corrupt charges
• Cambodian `Killing Fields' survivor Dith Pran, former New York Times photographer, dies
• Zimbabwe's opposition claims early election lead based on partial results
• Security tightened in Beijing ahead of Olympic torch's arrival Monday
• Hundreds of Filipinos protest as Philippine president arrives in Hong Kong
• Britain goes from obscurity to best in the world in track cycling
• German theater stages version of Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses'
• AC Milan drops to 6th in Serie A with 2-1 home loss to Atalanta
• Bekele recovers lost shoe to win sixth world cross-country title; Dibaba also wins
• North Korea threatens South Korea with destruction over 'pre-emptive strike' comments
• Bush facing resistance in NATO expansion goals
• NAC beats Feyenoord 3-1 in Dutch league
• Cheney's on the road: Pack the Diet Sprite, keep the TV tuned to Fox News
• Injured Tendulkar to miss India's 2nd test against South Africa
• Germany, Sweden qualify in handball for Olympics
• Shann Garden gives Thursday special
• China Airlines to launch Tomb-Sweeping Day charter flights
• SIA takes delivery of third A380
• Royal Hsinchu offers lodging package
• Lees launches Dim Sum promotion
• Domestic beef industry obtains HALAL certification for Muslims
• Spring Park offers spa special
• Regent Taipei presents cocktail trilogy
• Sidelines
• Record crowd watches Dodgers-Red Sox game
• Bruins win over Senators
• Pistons win but Cavaliers clinch playoff spot
• McKenzie guides South Africa to a draw with India in first test
• Britain continues Gold rush in cycling
• Federer eases through in Miami; Murray goes out
• United close in on title; Gunners stay alive
• APL introduces new LWX service
• Demag chief sees box shipping to remain resilient this year
• Cosco Singapore may raise stake in shipyard affiliate
• TSA scores early win in cost recovery
• BHP may partner with Chinese miners to invest in overseas ore assets
• Rising commodities prices hit the poor in Indonesia
• Japan business confidence expected to fall
• U.S. economic crisis raises questions on regulatory reforms
• In Brief
• Restraint on high-tech visa seen hurting U.S.' competitiveness
• Italian mozzarella producers welcome Brussels' reprieve
• With Jaguar deal, India strides onto international stage
• Rescue mission continues in flooded Tanzania mine
• British Airways cancels more flights as Heathrow chaos spills onto 4th day
• People seen sporting purple teeth as Bordeaux 2007 tasting begins
• 'Open Skies' pact between EU-U.S. officially launched
• Clooney brings 'Leatherhead' premiere to Kentucky town
• Researchers find new clues to diabetes, colo-rectal cancer
• Blood clot inside heart stent tied to risk of more blockage
• Massage an effective way to ease pain, experts find
• In Brief
• Actors unions set to negotiate separately with movie studios
• U.S. kids name Cyrus favorite singer, actress
• Heppner, Voigt perform together for complete 'Tristan und Isolde'
• Reporter runs with athletes in Kenya's land of the champions
• American automobile companies go back to black
• Learning the meaning of volunteer service through the MOE project
• In Brief
• Beijing braced for arrival of Olympic torch
• North Korea threatens to ban Seoul officials
• Rice sees easing of Israeli-Palestinian woes
• Jury near deliberation on death of Diana
• Ma should start with WHA entry
• Opposition leader calls for FBI probe into bombing attack
• PRC revives harsh terminology over Tibet
• NATO leaders to seek support for strife-torn Afghan mission
• Obama says Clinton should keep running despite open criticism
• Taiwan-China trade surplus sees a 12.8 percent increase
• Activists rally against China in Taipei City
• Taiwan physicists help reveal clues to antimatter disappearance
• Taichung officials seize 55 tons of smuggled PRC mushrooms
• CPC says its stocks of fuel are adequate
• Research yields virtual supplementary sex equipment
• Wang will make his Opening Day start tomorrow at Yankee Stadium
• Taiwan Beer to defend title in SBL playoff games
• Cloud Gate choreographer wins special award in China
• In Brief
• MOFA will select 118 draftees for alternative diplomatic service
• ICDF is ready to sponsor 11 professional seminars
• DPP caucus to launch plan for internal party reforms
• Tour agencies urge Ma not to open up Taiwan too hastily
• Envoys gather in Thailand to push new U.N. climate pact
• Iraqi curfew enters 3rd day amid standoff with gunmen
• Tsvangirai claims winning post as Zimbabwe leader
• Ambiguous ties between U.S., Taiwan seen as 'dangerous'
• Taoyuan airport ready for increased cross-strait exchanges
• Domestic, cross-strait situation seen remaining stable until May 20
• Economic minister advises raising oil prices
• President-elect foresees heavy responsibilities
• Ma to revive SEF in mediating cross-strait ties
• Ma to meet with Chen Tuesday morning
• Former DPP lawmaker to spell out reform ideas Tuesday
• Cabinet defends decision to continue gasoline price freeze
• Civic groups urge public consultations on memorial hall renaming
• Taiwan capable of hosting 3,000 Chinese tourists per day
• Tibetan exiles barred from handing protest petition to Chinese embassy in New Delhi
• Greece hands over Olympic flame amid pro-Tibet protests, tight security
• AC Milan drops to 6th in Serie A with 2-1 home loss to Atalanta
• Liverpool chief executive urges Gillett, Hicks to resolve uncertainty over club ownership
• Presidential candidates propose rival economic recovery plans, one may make next budget
• Schumacher finishes 4th in 1st official motorcycle race
• Lyon beats Valenciennes 2-1 to move nine points clear in French league
• Bekele recovers lost shoe to win sixth world cross-country title; Dibaba also wins
• Mulder, Van Dijk win gold for Netherlands
• Greece hands over Olympic flame amid pro-Tibet protests, tight security
• Zimbabwe's opposition claims early election amid rising tension, riot police deployed
• Rapper Tone Loc plans shows at bars that got scammed by man impersonating his manager
• Track Cycling World Championships Results
• Henin reaches fourth round at Sony Ericsson Open
• Tibetan speaker: China's crackdown continues, Dalai Lama not responsible for unrest
• Obama bowls for voters _ badly _ as his Pennsylvania bus tour rolls
• Jennie Reed takes cycling gold for the United States; Mulder, Van Dijk win for Netherlands
• Racing Santander maintains Champions League hopes with 3-0 win over Espanyol
• Bush facing resistance in NATO expansion goals
• Liverpool takes crucial step toward Champions League qualification with 1-0 win over Everton
• Levet wins Andalucia Open, beats teenager Fisher in playoff
• Stuttgart wastes chance in battle for Champions League berth as Gomez misses twice
• Greece hands over Olympic flame amid pro-Tibet protests, tight security
• German theater stages version of Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses'
• After a decade of competition, Jennie Reed finally strikes cycling gold
• Obama says Clinton can run to the end and former first lady says she will
• Obama says Clinton can run to the end and former first lady says she will
• Sebastien Loeb wins Rally Argentine
• '21' rakes in $23.7 million box-office jackpot to debut at No. 1
• No elections results posted in fiefdom of Zimbabwean leader
• France's Jean Nouvel wins Pritzker, highest honor for architecture
• Racing Santander maintains Champions League hopes with 3-0 win over Espanyol
• French plane on standby for possible release of Ingrid Betancourt by Colombian rebels
• AEK beats Olympiakos 4-0 in Greek league, Panathinaikos wins
• Cambodian `Killing Fields' survivor Dith Pran, former New York Times photographer, dies
• John Merrick takes lead after rain-delayed third round at Zurich Classic
• Media group warns against deteriorating of press freedoms in Americas
• Zimbabwe's opposition claims early election amid rising tension, riot police deployed
• Zimbabwe's opposition claims early election lead amid rising tension, riot police deployed
• Parma fan run over and killed by Juventus bus; game postponed
• FIA wants to stay clear of sex scandal involving its president and newspaper
• Bekele recovers lost shoe to win sixth world cross-country title; Dibaba also wins
• Bill Clinton courts superdelegates in California
• Hillary Clinton admires Mick Jagger's work ethic
• Henin, Venus Williams reach 4th round at Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne
• Obama says Clinton can run to the end and former first lady says she will
• AC Milan drops to 6th in Serie A with 2-1 home loss to Atalanta
• Loeb cruises on final day, wins fourth straight Rally Argentina
• French PM reiterates France will take in Colombian rebels in hostage exchange
• Zimbabwe's opposition claims early election amid rising tension, riot police deployed
• Canada defeats China 7-4 to win women's world curling title
• Obama draws thousands to rally on Penn State lawn, says he will win Democratic nomination
• Real Madrid increases lead at the top Spanish league after 3-1 win over Sevilla
• Lyon beats Valenciennes 2-1 to move nine points clear in French league
• French officials say economic reforms will go forward despite deficit
• Quotes from Zimbabwe's crucial elections
• Galindo's 84th-minute goal rallies Chivas USA to 1-1 draw with FC Dallas
• Puerto Rico party creates fund to ease court costs for indicted governor, associates
• FIA wants to stay clear of sex scandal involving its president and newspaper
• Bill Clinton courts superdelegates in California
• New York City apartment complex, home to artists, is celebrated
• Chile: Night of protests leaves 1 dead, 232 arrested
• Doctors leery of cholesterol drugs Vytorin, Zetia after key study flops
• Langer holds steady to win Ginn Championship
• Hamlin foils Burton's strategy to win at Martinsville
• Crosby sets up pair as Penguins beat Rangers, move closer to division title
• Argentina's Andres Romero wins Zurich Classic for first PGA Tour title
• New Zealand government approves Telecom 3-way split to end monopoly
• Aloha Airlines halting passenger service after bankruptcy filing; flights to end after Monday
• FC Porto beats Belenenses, moves to verge of third straight Portuguese title
• Adriano scores twice in Sao Paulo's 2-0 win over Bragantino
• Man who sold Nixon White House on youth drug study has new public enemy
• Chemist Lechleiter preps for latest experiment: leading Lilly
• Detailed, comprehensive gene-hunting technique paying off with a bounty of discoveries
• Vienna State Opera comes to terms with its purge of Jews 70 years ago
• Long stalwarts for Clinton, women push back on calls for her to exit presidential race
• Zimbabwe's opposition claims early election amid rising tension, riot police deployed
• McCain visits airfield named after grandfather
• McCain runs well despite Bush administration baggage and voter worries over war, economy
• Hillary Clinton rejects call to drop out, Obama calls protracted race good for party
• Virgin launches flights between Sydney an Los Angeles
• Analysts call Paulson plan to regulate Wall Street firms good starting point for a discussion
• Pakistani militant leader welcomes new government's offer to hold peace talks
• Rogues and layabouts of the past are dropping by to make mischief in presidential race
• Striking miners scuffle with other workers at Mexico's largest copper mine
• Bush gets first pitch of the season, first look at Washington's newest stadium
• River beats Arsenal 1-0 to assume Argentine league lead while fans brawl
• Ochoa pulls away to successfully defend Safeway International title
• Bahamas scores early, holds on for 2-2 draw to advance in World Cup qualifying
• Olympic torch arrives in Beijing amid tight security
• Fierce debate expected over administration plan to revamp financial regulation
• 9 golds for Britain, but will the Olympics go the same way?
• Mexican government says Pemex needs outside help to boost production
• China's anger over Tibet revives harsh terminology of yesteryear
• Necaxa stymies Chivas, ends Guadalajara's undefeated season with 1-0 win
• River beats Arsenal 1-0 to assume Argentine league lead while fans brawl
• Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea look to continue English assault on Champions League
• Boston Celtics frost Heat, coast to 88-62 victory over Miami
• American Axle places help-wanted ads in face of striking workers
• South Korea targets increase in foreign direct investment
• Olympics torch arrives amid tight security in Beijing
• In India, an unlikely wine industry struggles to take root
• MLB commissioner confident of strengthening drug testing policy
• Oil drops below US$105 as repair of Iraqi pipeline eases supply concerns
• BALCO founder Victor Conte planning book
• Davenport upsets Ivanovic in straight sets at Key Biscayne
• Japanese industrial production declines in February
• South Korea's financial watchdog to review all regulations
• Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar endorses Obama for president
• Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific region
• Bill Clinton courts superdelegates in California
• Obama leads in ongoing tally of Texas caucus results
• Gaborik scores in OT as Wild celebrate playoff berth by beating Avalanche 3-2
• Bush facing resistance in NATO expansion goals
• Oil drops below US$105 as repair of Iraqi pipeline eases supply concerns
• Hillary Clinton rejects call to drop out, Obama calls protracted race good for party
• Bermuda completes second-round field for CONCACAF World Cup qualifying
• Investors await data on jobs, manufacturing to see if they're correctly assessing the economy
• Chinese company says Australian miner's shares would drop if takeover bid fails
• Aloha Airlines halting passenger service after bankruptcy filing
• Five endangered New Zealand Kakapo parrots hatch; 91 now survive
• Boston Celtics frost Heat, coast to 88-62 victory over Miami
• Analysis: McCain benefiting from personal and protracted Democratic race
• Indonesian Muslims protest anti-Islam film by Dutch lawmaker
• Gaborik scores in OT as Wild celebrate playoff berth by beating Avalanche 3-2
• Electoral Commission begins announcing official election results
• Olympics torch is re-lit amid tight security in Beijing
• Zimbabwe Electoral Commission begins piecemeal announcement of official results
• With time running out, world governments start talks on halting greenhouse gases
• Pakistan's deposed top judge visits home city as pressure mounts on Musharraf
• China Telecom says 2007 net profit fell 13 percent on drop in connection fee income
• Dollar falls versus yen in Asia as traders await US data due this week
• Hamas leader says Israel is exaggerating militant group's strength to justify assaults
• Myanmar's draft constitution bars Suu Kyi, cements military role in parliament
• Pro-North Korea newspaper says relations with South at lowest since after nuclear test
• China Telecom says 2007 net profit fell 13 percent on drop in connection fee income
• Oil drops to near US$105 as repair of Iraqi pipeline eases supply concerns
• Pernod Ricard buys Absolut-maker Vin & Sprit for 55 billion kronor
• Barcelona and Schalke hope for Champions League success after league setbacks
• US treasury chief proposes sweeping overhaul of financial regulations
• Japan stocks stumble on last day of dreary fiscal year after weak industrial data
• Spain inflation increases in March to 4.6 percent on year, up from 4.4 percent in February
• Woodside, Australia NWS Venture partners OK US$4.6 billion project to recover low-pressure gas
• Olympics torch is re-lit amid tight security in Beijing
• Malaysia PM in deeper crisis as 3 Cabinet ministers seek leadership reforms
• Lehman Brothers sues Marubeni in Japan for US$350 million
• Turkish court to decide whether to hear case for ban on ruling party
• Report: 3 more babies left at baby drop-off in southern Japan
• Pakistan national bank cuts economic growth forecast to 6-6.5 percent
• Zimbabwe Electoral Commission begins piecemeal announcement of official results
• Obama's career was boosted by his 'godfather,' an old-school Chicago politician
• Nepal Muslims call general strike to protest mosque bombing
• Bird flu kills 2 people in Indonesia, bringing country's death toll to 107
• World's top chocolate maker Barry Callebaut buys stake in Malaysian cocoa company
• Myanmar's draft constitution bars Suu Kyi, cements military role in parliament
• Euro slightly higher against dollar in morning European trading
• Australian swimmer charged with assault after nightclub altercation
• Hillary Clinton rejects call to drop out; Obama calls protracted race good for party
• Malaysia to review travel ban for Israeli pair in Chelsea team
• Pro-North Korea newspaper says relations with South at lowest since after nuclear test
• McCain touts military heritage as 'son and grandson of admirals'
• Ex-Northern Rock CEO to get 760,000 pound (US$1.51 million) payout
• Euro area inflation hits new high of 3.5 percent in March
• China's customs inspectors target wine importers as sales of foreign vintages boom
• Man Group buys 50 percent stake in Ore Hill
• Hungarian prime minister fires health minister, widens rift with coalition partner
• Pernod Ricard buys Absolut-maker Vin & Sprit for euro5.63 billion
• Chinese worker jailed for 5 years for withdrawing US$24,500 from faulty ATM
• Musharraf swears in Pakistani Cabinet ministers expected to clip his powers
• Cambodians call Dith Pran pioneer in awakening world to Khmer Rouge's 'killing fields'
• 9 golds for Britain, but will the Olympics go the same way?
• China stock index falls 3 percent on fears of weak earnings, lack of market boosting measures
• Malaysian opposition party calls for Dutch boycott over anti-Quran film
• Imtiaz Patel withdraws as next chief executive of International Cricket Council
• Malaysia Airlines to buy up to 55 Boeing B737 jets, proceed with plan for 6 A380s
• Friction between Hollywood labor organizations has makings of daytime soap drama
• German rail operator Deutsche Bahn says net profit rose 2.3 percent in 2007
• Oil drops to near US$105 as repair of Iraqi pipeline eases supply concerns
• Malaysia prime minister in deeper crisis as 4 Cabinet ministers seek leadership reforms
• Turkish court to decide whether to hear case for ban on ruling party
• Lehman Brothers sues Marubeni in Japan for US$350 million
• Shell awards $4 billion 5-year contract to AT&T, EDS and T-Systems
• Mugabe Cabinet ministers loses seat, according to slow release of official results
• Turkey's economy posts 4.5 percent growth rate for 2007 despite weaker fourth quarter
• Champions League: Vucinic steps in for Totti in Roma-Man United quarterfinal rematch
• Hong Kong stock index drops 1.9 percent on profit-taking, weak China markets
• At $345K, oversized 'King Kong' poster tops all items in Hollywood memorabilia auction
• Euro area inflation hits new high of 3.5 percent in March
• Bush pushes NATO expansion, Afghanistan commitment in travels to Europe
• Future Netherlands coach Van Marwijk says he likes attacking soccer
• Hong Kong's Melco says its 2007 net profit falls 5 percent to US$346 million
• Paulson proposes sweeping overhaul of financial regulations
• Malaysia's Proton recalls 34,000 Savvy supermini cars
• London's FTSE 100 index down 5 points at midday
• Philippine president passes on political reform to her successor
• Responses to cybercrime to be debated by Council of Europe, NATO
• German rail operator Deutsche Bahn says net profit rose 2.3 percent in 2007
• Pro-North Korea newspaper says relations with South at lowest since after nuclear test
• Hillary Clinton rejects call to drop out; Obama calls protracted race good for party
• Former UCI president surprised WADA cut ties to cycling union after Pound lawsuit
• Analysis: McCain benefiting from personal and protracted Democratic race
• Chambers to fight British ban on competing in Beijing, despite embarking on rugby career
• Hungarian prime minister fires health minister, widens rift with coalition partner
• US official says housing chief leaving, no reason disclosed
• Brazil's Gerdau talks with French officials about possible purchase of ArcelorMittal factory
• Bush prods Congress to act on stalled legislative agenda while he tends to matters in Europe
• Calisto signs for a second stint as Vietnam coach
• Turkey's top court will hear case for ban on Islamic-rooted ruling party
• Bush prods Congress to act on stalled legislative agenda while he tends to matters in Europe
• Mugabe Cabinet ministers loses seat, according to slow release of official results
• Hillary Clinton rejects call to drop out; Obama calls protracted race good for party
• US official says housing chief leaving, no reason disclosed
• Citi splits consumer banking and credit card units as part of large restructuring
• ECB adds an extra euro15 billion in one-day funds to ease liquidity crunch
• Stock futures point to mixed open as market awaits March data, government overhaul plan
• Mugabe Cabinet ministers loses seat, according to slow release of official results
• Airline SAS fined euro121,000 for using Chinese cabin attendants without work permits
• Field for the 2008 Masters
• Musharraf swears in Pakistani Cabinet ministers expected to clip his powers
• Chambers to fight British ban on competing in Beijing, despite embarking on rugby career
• Ian McCurdie named as chief medical officer for Britain's Olympic team
• India's Sensex falls 4.4 percent on worries of domestic slowdown
• India's Sensex falls 4.4 percent on worries of domestic slowdown
• Yahoo launching site for women; advertisers can target key decision-maker on spending
• Thai anti-graft body wants ex-Prime Minister Thaksin prosecuted for loan to Myanmar
• Chambers to fight British ban on competing in Beijing, despite embarking on rugby career
• Swiss prosecutors narrow case against FIFA's former marketing partner
• Swedish bank Handelsbanken ends fixed income, forex trading in New York
• Most Asian markets fall on worries about impact of US economy on consumer demand
• Most Asian markets fall on worries about impact of US economy on consumer demand
• Hungary's central bank raises key interest rate to 8.0 percent from 7.5 percent
• List of Pakistan's new Cabinet ministers
• Azerbaijan offers national coaching job to Berti Vogts
• BayernLB considers buying part of subprime-hit German lender IKB
• Dutch lawmaker to remove Danish cartoon from anti-Quran film
• South Africa fined for slow overrate
• South Africa fined for slow overrate
• McCain defines himself as a patriot; Obama and Clinton still mired in battle
• AS Roma, Barcelona missing key players for Champions League quarterfinals
• Stocks trade mixed ahead of March data, details of government overhaul plan for Wall Street
• Thieves snatch dwarf crocodile from Norwegian aquarium
• CEO: Fiat 500 has done most to turn around image, confirms 2008 targets
• US stocks rise ahead of March data, details of government overhaul plan for Wall Street
• UEFA warns fans to behave at Man United game, says Rome risks losing 2009 Champions League final
• Oil drops to near US$105 as repair of Iraqi pipeline eases supply concerns
• Last-place Empoli fires Malesani, rehires Cagni to coach club
• Alitalia's UIL union walks out of Air France-KLM talks
• Pernod Ricard buys Absolut-maker Vin & Sprit
• Hungarian prime minister fires health minister, widens rift with coalition partner
• Hungary's central bank raises key interest rate to 8.0 percent from 7.5 percent
• Supreme Court stays out of US congressional office search dispute
• Jewish group slams Swiss-Iran gas deal; U.S. questions whether contract violates sanctions
• WTO backs US, Canada in beef dispute with EU, but both sides claim victory
• German discount chain accused of spying on staff apologizes to workers
• Mugabe Cabinet ministers loses seat, according to slow release of official results
• Afghan lawmakers pass resolution aimed at censoring un-Islamic images on TV
• Turkey's top court will hear case for ban on Islamic-rooted ruling party
• Stocks wave as Wall Street digests government overhaul plan; Chicago PMI better than expected
• US housing chief leaves Bush administration citing family reasons
• Indonesian Muslims protest anti-Islam film by Dutch lawmaker
• US administration unveils sweeping plan to overhaul financial regulation
• 'Dirty war' suspect Ricardo Cavallo extradited from Spain to Argentina
• Myanmar's draft constitution bars Suu Kyi, cements military role in parliament
• McCain highlights military heritage at start of the biographical tour
• British insurer Friends Provident sees shares rise after rejecting private equity bid
• US administration unveils sweeping plan to overhaul financial regulation
• Olympics torch is re-lit amid tight security in Beijing
• US housing chief leaves Bush administration citing family reasons
• Germany says 7 sectors seek inclusion in minimum-wage agreement
• Britain seeks closer cooperation with U.S. over jittery world economy
• US urges Zimbabwe to honor will of people as it counts votes
• Swedish bank Handelsbanken ends fixed income, forex trading in New York
• US: Less corn in the ground could translate into higher grocery bills
• Turkey's top court will hear case for ban on Islamic-rooted ruling party
• Movie theaters decide not to show war shrine documentary by Chinese director
• Poll: Iran, Iraq, China top US enemies
• Return of deposed judge, installation of new Pakistani Cabinet raise the heat on Musharraf
• Alitalia's UIL union walks out of Air France-KLM talks
• Church official: report for John Paul II sainthood process almost ready
• Medco Health, Sweden partner on system to review drug use
• Turkey's top court will hear case for ban on Islamic-rooted ruling party
• Euro moves close to all-time high against sagging US dollar
• Moldova's Parliament approves new government
• Suspects in deadly Lhasa arson cases apprehended; China steps up attacks on Dalai Lama
• Procecutors look at perjury proceedings against England manager Capello
• AMD announces launch of four new processors
• CAL, Czech Airlines launch code-share flights
• Far Eastern Plaza Hotel brings cherry blossom feast to Suntory
• San Want presents packages
• Chocolate temptation at Cha Lounge
• Regent Taipei presents graduation party
• Sidelines
• Roma and United limp into Champions clash
• Loeb cruises on final day, wins fourth straight Rally Argentina
• Romero captures his first U.S. PGA title
• Smith praises South Africa's fightback against India
• Davenport reaches 4th round in Miami
• Nationals open their new ballpark with win against Atlanta
• Newcastle shock Spurs with 4-1 victory
• Australian Nick D'Arcy charged over brawl in pub
• Wild secures playoff berth before beating Avalanche
• Spurs win 7th straight, near 1st place in West
• Real punish Barcelona slip to surge clear
• Lehman Brothers sues Marubeni for US$350m
• Taiex weakens amid profit-taking
• Yen slides as investors await report on business confident
• Taiwan February import growth on LNG slows to 4%
• China's yuan strengthens ahead of Paulson's visit
• Global coffee retailers breathe a little easier as prices decline
• In Brief
• British Airways cancels flights from T5 for 5th day
• Euro area inflation hits new high of 3.5 percent
• Small firms benefit more from WTO pact, expert claims
• Pernod Richard set to buy Absolut-maker Vin & Spirit
• Aloha Airlines to shut down services today
• Political stability seen as key for Pacific economics to grow
• CPC's oil reserve seen as sufficient for 2 more months
• Kakapo parrots hatch five chicks in New Zealand
• Fasting found to protect mice from chemo side effects
• Movie '21' gains No. 1 spot in U.S. box office
• Philippines calls for new regulation on kidney transplants to foreigners
• Scientists unearth oldest gold artifact in southern Peru
• Live Nation, U2 agree on 12-year deal
• Clinton says she admires Mick Jagger's work ethic
• Rolling Stones film set for U.S. release
• Jean Nouvel wins prestigious architecture award
• 'No Child Left Behind Act' creates a demand for school supervisors
• Job-auditing firm turns career switch into reality
• In Brief
• Al-Sadr fighters disappear from Iraq's war-torn streets
• U.S. envoy heads to Seoul in bid to revive nuclear negotiations
• Hillary rejects calls to drop out from race
• No room for abuse of Taiwan mandate
• Malaysia prime minister in deeper crisis as two ministers seek leadership reforms
• Bush seeks to keep legacy at NATO meeting
• Ties between two Koreas at new low, paper claims
• Rice meets with negotiators of Israel and Palestine camps
• Book donation sought for rural Taiwan
• CAL gives helping hands to HIV/AIDS children
• Taiwan Mobile Co. launches mobile phone recycling drive
• TSEC's role could be redefined, says expert
• Local tourism sector able to meet demand from PRC, says Lai
• Discover world of Formosan sambar on COA's WebTV
• In Brief
• China's Wen invites Taiwan for talks, media report says
• Poll result seen to stabilize cross-strait relations
• Cabinet defends decision to keep gas prices frozen
• Bush unveils plan to overhaul financial system
• PRC launches Olympic torch relay
• Ma, Siew vow to keep campaign pledges
• McCain defines himself as a patriot; Obama and Clinton still mired in battle
• Obama wins more Texas delegates than Clinton in county conventions
• Olympics torch is re-lit amid tight security in Beijing
• Clinton says Bush acts too late on economy, Obama picks up backing of female senator
• Amid calls to drop out, Clinton says Obama, allies want to stop states from voting
• McCain highlights military heritage at start of the biographical tour
• Chen, Ma debate 1992 consensus
• DOH reports 1st fatality from acute viral hepatitis A this year
• New coral reefs discovered in Shanyuan Bay off Taitung County
• Two senior military officers disciplined for political campaigning
• Taipei Mayor invited to attend 2008 World Water Congress in Vienna
• DPP needs overall review after 3 major setbacks: defeated candidate
• Number of foreign laborers tops 360,000
• Tourism still on hold in post-riot Tibet, journalists barred from Tibetan areas
• Chen blamed for DPP defeat in presidential poll
• Relations with Nauru strong despite delay of state visit: MOFA
• Changhua County chief honors model communities
• Peer ostracization main concern of children calling foundation hotline
• Students suggest replacing Suhua expressway with ferry service
• DPP to hold major conferences to set party's future direction
• U.S. couple adopts baby infected with HIV
• US reportedly turns down Ma's visit request
• China police says Tibet independence groups planning to attack with 'suicide squads'
• India's soccer captain refuses to join in Beijing Olympic torch run in Indian capital
• Clinton insists she will stay in race despite pressure to drop out; 'I never quit' she says
• Merck and Schering-Plough skid as analysts expect trial results to hurt cholesterol drug sales
• Oil prices drop with other commodities, but natural gas prices advance
• London's FTSE 100 index up 9.22 points
• Stuttgart's stadium to be officially renamed at Arsenal game
• Record labels demand euro1.62 million in damages from file-sharing site Pirate Bay
• McCain defines himself as a patriot; Obama and Clinton still mired in battle
• Oil prices drop with other commodities, but natural gas prices advance
• Barcelona and Schalke hope for Champions League success after domestic setbacks
• Stocks rise as Wall Street digests government overhaul plan; Chicago PMI better than expected
• Laos highway opening completes all-weather Southeast Asia to China land route
• Security Council extends arms embargo on militias in Congo but lifts embargo on government
• AS Roma, Barcelona missing key players for Champions League quarterfinals
• Fortune Brands shares leap following new stock buyback program
• British minister calls Heathrow T5 problems a blow to national pride
• WTO backs US, Canada in beef dispute with EU, but both sides claim victory
• U.S. PGA Tour Schedule-Winners
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• Planned merger to form world's largest leather maker
• Opposition claims wide lead in Zimbabwe; official results slow to come
• McCain defines himself as a patriot; Obama and Clinton still mired in battle
• Venus Williams beats teen to reach Key Biscayne quarterfinals
• Pernod Ricard buys Absolut-maker Vin & Sprit
• Daughter of Alistair Cooke testifies in body parts trial in New York
• Botswana's president Festus Mogae steps down in smooth succession
• EU restates concern of bid to ban ruling Turkish party
• Air Berlin lowers 2008 earnings outlook
• 'Dirty war' suspect Ricardo Cavallo extradited from Spain to Argentina
• Cara Black one of four players given Olympic wildcards
• IAAF gives Katerina Thanou a silver medal from 2001 once owned by Marion Jones
• US urges Zimbabwe to honor will of people as it counts votes
• Opposition claims wide lead in Zimbabwe; official results slow to come
• US administration unveils sweeping plan to overhaul financial regulation
• Monsanto to buy Netherlands-based seed company De Ruiter for $863M
• Swiss prosecutors narrow case against FIFA's former marketing partner
• McCain defines himself as a patriot; Obama and Clinton still mired in battle
• Oil prices drop with other commodities, natural gas prices advance
• European stocks finish mixed, little changed
• Chelsea striker Pizarro rejects 18-month suspension by Peru's national team
• Venus Williams beats teen to reach Key Biscayne quarterfinals
• Commodities prices plummet on quarter-end profit-taking
• Merck and Schering-Plough skid as analysts expect trial results to hurt cholesterol drug sales
• Chambers to fight British ban on competing in Beijing, despite embarking on rugby career
• Pennsylvania voters elect few women, blacks
• Benitez calm amid the turmoil, but Champions League loss would be a blow
• McCain defines himself as a patriot; Obama and Clinton still mired in battle
• Hungary's junior coalition party to withdraw from government
• Oil prices drop with other commodities, natural gas prices advance
• Responses to cybercrime to be debated by Council of Europe, NATO
• Esophagus damage, cancer rising with longterm heartburn
• Davenport eliminated at Key Biscayne; Venus Williams reaches quarterfinals
• Bush trying to bolster confidence, commitment toward war in Afghanistan
• General Motors says it has begun production at new commercial vehicle plant in China
• Iraq: US$5 billion more for budget on back of oil revenues
• Rare Picasso found in British bedroom
• WTO backs US, Canada in beef dispute with EU, but both sides claim victory
• McCain defines himself as a patriot; Obama and Clinton still mired in battle
• Jordan's queen launches YouTube channel to break down sterotypes
• Copa Libertadores: Brazilians, Argentines closing on second round
• General Motors says it has begun production at new commercial vehicle plant in China
• Brazil's Gerdau denies interest in purchase of ArcelorMittal factory in France
• IAAF gives Katerina Thanou a silver medal from 2001 once owned by Marion Jones
• Opposition claims wide lead in Zimbabwe; official results slow to come
• Westinghouse to supply Ukraine nuclear fuel under five-year deal
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Turkey's top court will hear case for banning Islamic-rooted ruling party
• Citi names veteran banker to head consumer banking; splits consumer bank from credit cards
• Daughter of Alistair Cooke testifies in body parts trial in NYC
• Bayer appeals US ruling in dispute over Yasmin contraceptive patent
• US financial overhaul at-a-glance
• Federer wins, Davenport loses, Hingis, Kuznetsova reach quarterfinals at Key Biscayne
• Security Council extends arms embargo on militias in Congo but lifts embargo on government
• Oil prices drop with other commodities, natural gas prices advance
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• List of highest wicket-takers in test cricket
• Hungary's junior coalition party to withdraw from government
• Highest test cricket runscorers
• Alitalia's UIL union walks out of Air France-KLM talks
• List of scorers of most centuries in test cricket
• US stocks rise to finish weak first quarter; Chicago PMI better than expected
• Colombia lodges complaint against Colombia over spraying of coca fields near border
• US temporarily suspends IBM from doing business with agencies while agency probes matter
• Federer wins, Davenport loses, Hingis, Kuznetsova reach quarterfinals at Key Biscayne
• US stocks rise to finish weak first quarter; Chicago PMI better than expected
• US temporarily suspends IBM from doing business with agencies while EPA probes matter
• Ecuador sues Colombia over spraying of coca fields near border
• IAAF gives Katerina Thanou a silver medal from 2001 once owned by Marion Jones
• Oil prices drop with other commodities, natural gas prices advance
• Heather Mills among celebrity judges for Miss USA Pageant
• US stocks rise to finish weak first quarter; Chicago PMI better than expected
• Jessica Simpson out of hospital after minor kidney infection
• Wayans brothers drop bid for Oakland movie studio
• Rice says Mideast peace talks moving 'in right direction'
• American film director Jules Dassin dies in Athens, aged 96
• Britain seeks closer cooperation with U.S. over jittery world economy
• US farmers planting less corn, and that could mean higher grocery bills for consumers
• Dollar approaches new low against euro, up against pound
• Gold down
• Dell plans to save up to $3 billion over next 3 years, will close Austin desktop plant
• Anxious Zimbabweans wait as official election results trickle out, fueling rigging fears
• Al-Sadr truce calms Iraq's violence but weakens US-backed premier
• Clinton says proposed Fed overhaul "falls short," offers steps to ease market crisis
• Commodities prices plummet on quarter-end profit-taking
• US temporarily suspends IBM from doing business with agencies while EPA probes matter
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Bears to tavel to open new Indianapolis Colts stadium in first week of NFL season
• Summary of the recent changes Citigroup's new CEO has made at the bank
• Brazil's Vasco da Gama hires Lopes as coach for sixth time
• Anxious Zimbabweans wait as official election results trickle out, fueling rigging fears
• Monsanto to buy Netherlands-based seed company De Ruiter for $863M
• It's OK to skip mouth-to-mouth and do 'hands-only' CPR for cardiac arrest in adults
• Hugo Sanchez fired as coach of Mexican national team
• US temporarily suspends IBM from doing business with agencies while EPA probes matter
• Federer wins, Hingis, Williams sisters reach quarterfinals at Key Biscayne
• Crossed wires cited in United Airlines skidding incidents involving A320s
• Olympic qualification failure costs Sanchez his job as coach of Mexico
• US attorneys probe IBM deal; company banned from doing new deals with agencies
• Kidnappers who preyed on Mexican entertainers sentenced to 50 years in prison
• Anxious Zimbabweans wait as official election results trickle out, fueling rigging fears
• Anxious Zimbabweans wait as official election results trickle out, fueling rigging fears
• Woody Allen sues clothing maker for $10 million over NY billboard
• Olympic qualification failure costs Sanchez his job as coach of Mexico
• Jazz singer Nancy Wilson hospitalized for treatment of a collapsed lung
• Organization of writers appeals US exclusion of British author on grounds of 'moral turpitude'
• 'Dirty war' suspect Ricardo Cavallo extradited from Spain to Argentina
• Questions remain about Democrats' housing aid plans as US mortgage market trouble swirls
• Olympic qualification failure costs Sanchez his job as coach of Mexico
• Federer wins, Hingis, Williams sisters reach quarterfinals at Key Biscayne
• Iditarod champion Lance Mackey's dog to make full recovery, but racing days likely over
• HP adds more business software with acquisition of Australia's Tower Software
• New Zealander convicted over international cyber crime ring
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Amid calls to drop out, Clinton says Obama, allies want to stop states from voting
• US Congress releases evidence Merck, Schering-Plough, delayed releasing bad Vytorin results
• US farmers planting less corn, and that could mean higher grocery bills for consumers
• Woman arrested on suspicion of stalking actor John Cusack
• Key disputes between Russia and NATO
• Proposed financial overhaul puts US Fed in charge of market stability; no fix for present woes
• US financial overhaul at-a-glance
• Tuesday, April 8
• White House says Bush and Putin may resolve bitter differences on missile defenses
• Anxious Zimbabweans wait as official election results trickle out, fueling rigging fears
• Turkey's top court will hear case for banning Islamic-rooted ruling party
• Olympic qualification failure costs Sanchez his job as coach of Mexico
• Uneasy economy: US shoppers face reality of rising food prices
• Market for personal gene scans questioned despite big backers; 'vanity exercise,' critic says
• Botswana's president Festus Mogae steps down in smooth succession
• Gore announces 3-year campaign to combat global warming
• Chelsea striker Pizarro rejects 18-month suspension by Peru's national team
• Government's top steroids investigator defends drug probe
• Al-Sadr truce calms Iraq's violence but weakens US-backed premier
• Brazil army enters battle against dengue fever in Rio de Janeiro
• Japan central bank survey shows worsening corporate sentiment
• Japan central bank survey shows worsening corporate sentiment
• Italy's Agip Oil resumes Ecuador operations after sabotage
• North Korea criticizes new SKorean president for first time since he takes office
• The $138-million Tigers opened with a thud, losing to Royals 5-4
• Olympics torch is re-lit amid tight security in Beijing
• Return of deposed judge, installation of new Pakistani Cabinet raise the heat on Musharraf
• North Korea criticizes new SKorean president for first time since he takes office
• China's customs inspectors target wine importers as sales of foreign vintages boom
• China's customs inspectors target wine importers as sales of foreign vintages boom
• Laos highway opening completes all-weather Southeast Asia to China land route
• Johan Santana wins debut with Mets, down Marlins 7-2
• Congress releases evidence Merck, Schering-Plough, delayed releasing bad Vytorin results
• Mexico's Cemex sells US$257 million in Axtel shares to pay off debt
• Clinton says Bush acts too late on economy, Obama picks up backing of female senator
• Ecuador sues Colombia over spraying of coca fields near border
• David Carradine's new role harks back to his `Kung Fu' days
• North Korea criticizes new SKorean president for first time since he takes office
• US Supreme Court to take free speech cases on religious monument, union payroll deductions
• Sony Pictures to offer movie channel on AT&T phones
• Jesse Ventura says he has no plans to run for office, but 'you never say never'
• New Zealander convicted over international cyber crime ring
• Federer wins, Hingis, Williams sisters reach quarterfinals at Key Biscayne
• US attorneys probe IBM-EPA interaction; company temporarily banned from new federal contracts
• North Korea criticizes new SKorean president for first time since he takes office
• Mexico's remittances down 2.8 pct in first 2 months of 2008, compared to a year ago
• Mexico's remittances down 2.8 pct in first 2 months of 2008, compared to a year ago
• The $138-million Tigers opened with a thud, losing to Royals 5-4
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• Australian prime minister wants Asia-Pacific region to model cooperative grouping on Europe
• Australian prime minister wants Asia-Pacific region to model cooperative grouping on Europe
• Report: Malaysian Chinese try to ensure their ancestors dress well in afterlife
• Proposed financial overhaul puts US Fed in charge of market stability; no fix for present woes
• Clarke selected as Ponting's deputy; MacGill, Katich recalled for West Indies tour
• Federer wins, Hingis, Williams sisters reach quarterfinals at Key Biscayne
• Oil prices steady near mid-US$101 a barrel after overnight tumble
• Oil prices steady near mid-US$101 a barrel after overnight tumble
• Hyundai Merchant Marine sets up units in Russia, Dubai
• Hyundai Merchant Marine sets up units in Russia, Dubai
• Adam Sandler breaks ankle playing basketball
• Malaysia ruling party dissidents launch frontal attack on enfeebled PM Abdullah
• Malaysia ruling party dissidents launch frontal attack on enfeebled PM Abdullah
• Anxious Zimbabweans wait as official election results trickle out, fueling rigging fears
• Malaysian supermarket chain marks Dutch products red to protest anti-Islam film
• Malaysian supermarket chain marks Dutch products red to protest anti-Islam film
• Muslims protest film for second day in Indonesia
• Effort to allow some to carry guns at Oklahoma colleges fizzles in Legislature
• Blood pressure drugs can prevent heart attacks and stroke, even in the very old, studies find
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• World Bank: Rising prices more pressing problem for East Asia than financial turmoil
• World Bank: Rising prices more pressing problem for East Asia than financial turmoil
• Hospital gunman targeted wrong person as he killed 3, police say, citing a confession
• Congress releases evidence Merck, Schering-Plough, delayed releasing bad Vytorin results
• An iMac owner says Apple claim of displaying "millions of colors" is false
• Banks ask New York court to toss Clear Channel buyers lawsuit
• Carnival to refund passengers $40M for tacked-on fuel surcharge
• Judge says he can't stop Aloha shutdown as Hawaii officials want
• World Bank: Rising prices more pressing problem for East Asia than financial turmoil
• World Bank: Rising prices more pressing problem for East Asia than financial turmoil
• Paulson to meet China's new trade envoy amid concerns over Tibet, US credit crisis
• Paulson to meet China's new trade envoy amid concerns over Tibet, US credit crisis
• UBS AG sees 1st quarter net loss of US$12 billion, writedowns of US$19 billion
• Olympic torch leaves on month-long global tour
• Australia's central bank holds key interest rate at 7.25 percent
• Australia's central bank holds key interest rate at 7.25 percent
• Johan Santana wins debut with Mets, down Marlins 7-2
• Jermaine O'Neal scores nine points in return to help Pacers beat Heat 105-85
• Olympic torch leaves on monthlong global tour
• Reports: Special prosecutors to question wife of Samsung chief in corruption probe
• Reports: Special prosecutors to question wife of Samsung chief in corruption probe
• UBS AG sees 1st quarter net loss of US$12 billion, writedowns of US$19 billion
• 20,000 Vietnamese workers go on strike at Nike contract factory
• 20,000 Vietnamese workers go on strike at Nike contract factory
• Clarke selected as Ponting's deputy; MacGill, Katich recalled for West Indies tour
• As gasoline nears $4 a gallon, Congress has questions about Big Oil's big profits
• Senate Democrats push foreclosure relief measures, but Republicans may balk
• Party switching picks up in late primary states as voters seek to cast historic vote
• Days away from meeting with Putin, Bush hopeful for deal over missile defense plan
• France's stock market regulator to proceed with charges in EADS insider trading case
• Anxious Zimbabweans wait as official election results trickle out, fueling rigging fears
• Deutsche Bank expects losses due to subprime crisis of euro2.5 bilion
• Paulson to meet China's new trade envoy amid concerns over Tibet, US credit crisis
• Paulson to meet China's new trade envoy amid concerns over Tibet, US credit crisis
• Dollar lower vs yen in Asia as traders shrug off survey showing plunge in corporate confidence
• Dollar lower vs yen in Asia as traders shrug off survey showing plunge in corporate confidence
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• IOC wants Beijing to open Internet during Olympics
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• World Bank trims China 2008 growth outlook but says forecast still robust
• World Bank trims China 2008 growth outlook but says forecast still robust
• World Bank: Rising prices more pressing problem for East Asia than financial turmoil
• World Bank: Rising prices more pressing problem for East Asia than financial turmoil
• Deutsche Bank expects losses due to subprime crisis of euro2.5 billion
• SMS scandal forces ouster of Finland's foreign minister
• France's stock market regulator to proceed with charges in EADS insider trading case
• Japanese shares gain, lifted by exporters, as traders shrug off weak business sentiment survey
• Japanese shares gain, lifted by exporters, as traders shrug off weak business sentiment survey
• Poor nations at climate conference demand more money to cope with global warming
• Ukraine to show off its finest side for President Bush, part of drive to join NATO
• North Korea criticizes new SKorean president for first time since he takes office
• 20,000 Vietnamese workers go on strike at Nike contract factory
• 20,000 Vietnamese workers go on strike at Nike contract factory
• 'Mister Pip,' 'The Fragile Edge' announced as winners of 12th annual Kiriyama Prize
• Key disputes between Russia and NATO
• France's stock market regulator to proceed with charges in EADS insider trading case
• German jobless rate down to 8.4 percent in March
• Deutsche Bank expects losses due to subprime crisis of euro2.5 billion
• Taiwan's Ma promises to safeguard sovereignty in pursuing engagement with China
• Deutsche Post sells real estate portfolio to US investor in euro1 billion deal
• Ukraine shows off its finest side for Bush, part of drive to join NATO
• South Africa to target Sehwag with short-pitch bowling
• Euro falls against dollar in morning European trading
• Spanish parliament reopens after elections won by Socialists
• Oil prices fall to near US$101 a barrel after overnight tumble
• Oil prices fall to near US$101 a barrel after overnight tumble
• UBS AG sees 1st quarter net loss of US$12 billion, writedowns of US$19 billion
• North Korea criticizes new SKorean president for first time since he takes office
• Hungary's feuding coalition parties to meet, discuss future cooperation
• Ukraine shows off its finest side for Bush, part of drive to join NATO
• Top graduates in Philippine gold mining village awarded with real gold medals
• Ousted Pakistani chief justice presses for return, celebrates end of 'one-man rule'
• Malaysian ruling party dissidents launch attack on weakened prime minister
• Malaysia's opposition parties form formal coalition to pose stronger challenge to government
• Malaysian supermarket chain marks Dutch products red to protest anti-Islam film
• Malaysian supermarket chain marks Dutch products red to protest anti-Islam film
• Reports: Special prosecutors to question wife of Samsung chief in corruption probe
• Reports: Special prosecutors to question wife of Samsung chief in corruption probe
• Clinton says Bush acts too late on economy, Obama picks up backing of female senator
• Ukraine shows off its finest side for Bush, part of drive to join NATO
• India's soccer captain refuses to join Beijing Olympic torch run
• Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca skips doping hearing
• Olympic torch leaves on monthlong global tour
• EU jobless rate for February stays stable at 7.1 percent in euro-zone
• Harry Potter series publisher's profit trebles in 2007 on Hosseini's The Kite Runner
• Hyundai Motor posts record first-quarter sales on new models
• Hyundai Motor posts record first-quarter sales on new models
• Former major leaguer Ortiz signs with Japan's Buffaloes
• Former Inter goalkeeper Walter Zenga to coach Catania after Baldini leaves club
• IOC wants Beijing to open Internet during Olympics
• German jobless rate down to 8.4 percent in March
• Airline group lowers industry's profit forecast for 2008
• Waratahs confirm McKenzie's coaching contract will not be renewed
• Champions League: Arsenal or Liverpool set to feel pain of quarterfinal exit
• Hundreds of thousands of Japanese mark 1st day at work
• Hundreds of thousands of Japanese mark 1st day at work
• Analyst sees 200,000 US banking jobs at risk from subprime crisis
• UBS AG sees 1st quarter net loss of US$12 billion, writedowns of US$19 billion
• AP Interview: Malaysia's biggest carmaker to unveil new 4WD and multipurpose vehicle
• Chinese stocks extend decline; Shanghai index slides 4 percent to 1-year low
• Chinese stocks extend decline; Shanghai index slides 4 percent to 1-year low
• Hong Kong stock index rises, bucking steep losses in China
• Hong Kong stock index rises, bucking steep losses in China
• Olympic torch leaves Beijing on monthlong global tour
• Olympic torch leaves Beijing on monthlong global tour
• Spanish parliament reopens after elections won by Socialists
• Malaysian supermarket chain marks Dutch products red to protest anti-Islam film
• Hyundai Motor posts record first-quarter sales on new models
• Colorado farm town copes with presence of salmonella in water; treatment makes it unusable
• Hyundai Motor posts record first-quarter sales on new models
• 2 Bordeaux players, masseur banned for incidents at UEFA Cup match against Anderlecht
• Oil prices mixed near US$101 a barrel after overnight tumble
• Poll: More than two-thirds of French oppose plan to boost France's Afghanistan deployment
• France's market regulator to initiate sanctions proceedings in EADS insider trading case
• Bush vows support for Ukraine, Georgia NATO hopes over Russian objections
• Germany without Haas in Davis Cup match against Spain
• Renault rookie driver Nelson Piquet Jr. admits making the jump to F1 has not been easy
• Swedish, Danish postal services plan merger
• Finland's foreign minister forced out following SMS scandal
• India's soccer captain refuses to join in Beijing Olympic torch run in Indian capital
• UBS AG sees 1st quarter net loss of US$12 billion, writedowns of US$19 billion
• Deutsche Bank expects subprime crisis losses of euro2.5 billion
• Porto accused of match-fixing in 2003-04 season
• Dollar up, gold down in European trading
• Philippine Estrada supporters launch campaign to persuade him to run for president again
• Philippine Estrada supporters launch campaign to persuade him to run for president again
• North Korea criticizes new South Korean president for first time
• Iranians flock outdoors to celebrate ancient festival marking end of Persian New Year holidays
• Bush vows support for Ukraine, Georgia NATO hopes over Russian objections
• Pakistan fast bowler Akhtar faces disciplinary inquiry
• Asian markets mixed as Japan, Hong Kong gain; Shanghai index plunges to 1-year low
• Asian markets mixed as Japan, Hong Kong gain; Shanghai index plunges to 1-year low
• Giro d'Italia champion Danilo Di Luca skips doping hearing
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• Japan central bank survey shows corporate at worst level in 4 years
• Cambodian garment workers to get US$6 a month pay raise to cope with inflation
• Cambodian garment workers to get US$6 a month pay raise to cope with inflation
• Swedish, Danish postal services plan to merge
• Botswana's president Festus Mogae steps down in smooth succession
• France's market regulator to initiate sanctions proceedings in EADS insider trading case
• Poor nations at climate conference demand more money to cope with global warming
• U.K. prime minister plans to toughen terror laws face scrutiny from lawmakers
• Russian parliament speaker: Putin to be approved as prime minister on May 8
• Deutsche Bank expects subprime crisis losses of euro2.5 billion
• Chicago Bulls player Ben Gordon called up to British basketball squad
• Merseyside Police to investigate incidents at Liverpool match against Everton
• Clinton says Bush acts too late on economy, Obama picks up backing of female senator
• Chicago church attended by Obama praises Rev. Wright for 30 years of service to congregation
• Toyota to create a North American research institute near Detroit
• As gasoline nears $4 a gallon, Congress has questions about Big Oil's big profits
• Ousted Pakistani chief justice presses for return, celebrates end of 'one-man rule'
• Airbus introduces new cabin for A350
• Pistorius appeal against Olympic ban to be heard by CAS on April 29-30
• Giro d'Italia champion Danilo Di Luca skips doping hearing
• Bush vows support for Ukraine, Georgia NATO hopes over Russian objections
• EU urges Russia to reconsider rise in export duties on timber
• Sri Lankan rights group blames military for deaths of aid workers
• Political deadlock gives Japanese big windfall at the gas pumps
• Finland's foreign minister forced out following SMS scandal
• Swedish, Danish postal services plan to merge
• Indonesian threatens to block YouTube access over anti-Muslim film
• Federer wins, Henin, Williams sisters reach quarterfinals at Key Biscayne
• UBS AG sees 1st quarter net loss of US$12 billion, writedowns of US$19 billion
• North Korea criticizes new South Korean president for first time
• US drugmaker Genzyme Corp. to expand in Ireland, create 170 jobs
• Stock futures climb in advance of market opening; UBS and Lehman Brothers to issue new stock
• Hungary's feuding coalition parties meet to discuss future cooperation
• Lithuanian lawmakers elect new speaker of parliament
• Belichick says nothing more to come out on Spygate
• Clinton says Bush acts too late on economy, Obama picks up backing of female senator
• Pistorius appeal against Olympic ban to be heard by CAS on April 29-30
• Ousted Pakistani chief justice presses for return, celebrates end of 'one-man rule'
• Reports: Special prosecutors to question wife of Samsung chief in corruption probe
• Reports: Special prosecutors to question wife of Samsung chief in corruption probe
• Oil prices fall near US$101 a barrel after overnight tumble
• Pakistan cricket board bans fast bowler Akhtar for 5 years
• Swedish, Danish postal services plan to merge
• British defense secretary set to delay planned withdrawal of UK troops from Iraq
• Porto accused of match-fixing in 2003-04 season
• Sharapova out of Russian team for Fed Cup semifinals against United States
• Czech vice premier returns to government after cleared of bribery allegations
• US stock market climbs after UBS and Lehman Brothers said to issue new stock
• UK prime minister plans to toughen terror laws face scrutiny from lawmakers
• US stock market climbs after UBS and Lehman Brothers say they will issue new stock
• Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood members clash with police ahead of municipal elections
• Hungary's government parties confirm end of coalition, Socialists to rule in minority
• Bush pledges support for Ukraine, Georgia NATO hopes over Russian objections
• Sharapova out of Russian team for Fed Cup semifinal match against United States
• US stock market climbs after UBS and Lehman Brothers say they will issue new stock
• Record 24th straight drop in US housing pushes overall construction down in February
• Belichick says nothing more to come out on Spygate
• Record 24th straight drop in US housing pushes overall construction down in February
• Survey shows US manufacturing activity contracting in March, but a bit improved from February
• Record 24th straight drop in US housing pushes overall construction down in February
• FIA president Mosley in doubt for Bahrain GP trip amid calls to resign
• Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood members clash with police ahead of municipal elections
• Czech Republic needs reforms before euro adoption, PM says
• Study finds transplants with older corneas as good as younger ones
• Myanmar opposition says 6 activists arrested after protest
• Survey shows US manufacturing activity contracting in March, but a bit improved from February
• Spoleto arts festivals in Italy, South Carolina, discuss collaboration
• Oil prices extend their slide, dipping below $100 at times, as the dollar strengthens
• Ted Turner sorry for criticizing religion, partners with churches in fight against malaria
• France could send 'hundreds' more troops to Afghanistan
• Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez out for two weeks with left thigh injury
• Euro down sharply against dollar as European banks serve up bad news
• Mugabe's advisers talking to opposition about possible exit
• WHO: deforming disease to be eliminated by 2015
• French president urges Colombia's FARC rebels to free ailing citizen
• Blue Jackets' Hitchcock to coach Canada at World Championship
• Poor nations at climate conference demand more money to cope with global warming
• Israel forecasts reduced economic growth in 2008 due to global slowdown
• Champions League: Wenger confident of success against Liverpool as teams set for crucial week
• Survey shows US manufacturing activity contracting in March, but a bit improved from February
• Mugabe, opposition in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Lehman Brothers announces details on $4 billion capital raise, analysts mixed on plan
• Spain's central bank predicts sharp economic downturn
• Argentina to host 2010 women's field hockey world championship
• CAL donates fund to help kids with HIV/AIDS
• Peugeot introduces 407 coupe
• Happy Children's Day
• 'Gutes Tun' by Anne impresses public with superb performance
• Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan to open third quarter of 2008
• Little Michelin Program at Miramar Garden Taipei
• Iditarod champion's dog will likely never race again
• Federer wins, Henin books Serena match
• Gunners count on fear factor to defeat Liverpool
• Dodgers celebrate 50th year with win
• Sidelines
• Food poisoning strikes down Gwangju FC
• Chris Drury's OT strike gives Rangers win over Penguins
• Investigation targets England's Capello
• Suns come out in 2nd half to burn Nuggets
• Choosing tours wisely can help endangered sites
• CPC may buy gasoline, diesel from spot market as sales rise
• Taiex slides on earnings prospects
• Thousands go on strike at Vietnam's Nike
• Yen weakens after news of business confidence slump
• Oil prices mixed near US$101 after overnight tumble
• Market regulatory plan brings glimmer of hope
• Largest Swiss bank set to post massive losses and writedowns
• In Brief
• Washington's market reform plan gets mixed reaction
• Hyundai Motors reports record first-quarter sales
• French authority targets EADS for insider trading
• Deutsche Bank expects to issue US$4b losses
• Taiwan stocks top biggest markets on PRC prospects
• Japan corporate confidence seen at worst level in 4 years
• World Bank cuts East Asia growth forecast to 7.3%
• In Brief
• Some Asian families in U.S. found using sex-selection to produce sons
• Tattered U.S. bills linked to Cooper to go up for auction
• Archeologist hope new dig will unravel mysteries
• Historic Aboriginal paintings stolen, recovered within hours
• In Brief
• Newspapers indulge in April Fool's humor
• Weight loss found to improve heart functions for teens
• Blood pressure drugs seen lowering stroke risk
• Octopuses 'hold hands' with lovers, study finds
• Space rays keep human from going Mars, experts say
• 'Tele-learning' gets top marks in remote Amazon schools
• Personal gene scans to reveal potential health risks
• In Brief
• Chinese exercises help fight against diabetes, says study
• Fourteen members of Russia cult emerge from underground cave
• Pakistani chief justice presses for return
• DPP needs rebirth for future comeback
• Gore announces 3-year campaign to combat global warming
• U.N. calls for efforts to reduce deaths on the world's roads
• Hillary says Bush acting too little on U.S. economy
• McCain highlights military heritage
• Army officers disciplined for political campaigning
• MOFA says relations with Nauru remain strong
• President hopes to attend U.S. forum
• Number of foreign workers tops 360,000, CLA reports
• Taipower may win right to raise prices
• FHM to name sexiest women in Taiwan, world
• Sunshin offers tasty dishes amidst a pastoral setting
• In Brief
• Winds of Freedom exhibition closes at Democracy Memorial Hall
• U.S. couple adopts baby despite possible HIV infection
• DOH reports upsurge in Hepatitis A
• Students suggest replacing Suhua expressway with ferry service
• Bergersen pleads guilty in PRC spy case
• Ukraine, Georgia NATO bids gain support from U.S. leader
• Ma stresses interpretation of 'one-China' key to talks
• Chinese police say Tibet independence groups planning to attack with 'suicide squads'
• Pelosi says superdelegates have right to vote their conscience, Democratic race should go on
• Clinton promises to create 3 million jobs with infrastructure rebuilding, praises labor
• Obama shifts focus to McCain in pivot away from nomination battle with Clinton
• US auto sales drop in March as consumers hold back
• Hsinchu City kicks off festival featuring coastal events
• Former DPP official gets 12-year sentence for sodomy with minors
• Government urged to subsidize cervical cancer vaccine
• President-elect's U.S. visit still being negotiated: spokesman
• Taoyuan airport's cargo volume drops to 15th globally
• Hungarian lawmakers call for closer business ties with Taiwan
• Briton runs to raise funds for Taiwan patients
• Wang, Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-2 in final opener at Stadium
• Yilan students make dream of traveling to S'pore come true
• Taiwan continues to work with U.S. on trade issues
• President-elect wants issuance of inaugural stamps postponed
• Nicaragua receives 400 metric tons of rice donated by Taiwan
• Taiwan to offer scholarships for Latin American students
• Watoto Children's Choir arouses awareness of AIDS in Taiwan
• Exile Tibet radio claims China steps up jamming of news broadcasts
• Obama shifts focus to McCain in pivot away from nomination battle with Clinton
• Kazakh president welcomes Olympic torch with symbolic run in financial capital
• Party chief: Democrats committed to seating Florida delegates
• Unrest in Tibet, Islamic western China creates challenges for Beijing ahead of Olympics
• US judge blocks Clinton deposition over FBI files controversy
• McCain compiles list of possible Republican running mates
• Bush pledges support for Ukraine, Georgia NATO hopes over Russian objections
• Sprint Nextel to make big push for new US touch-screen phone
• Britain's Brown consults with Africa on Zimbabwe, calls for immediate publication of results
• As gasoline nears $4 a gallon, Congress has questions about Big Oil companies big profits
• Finland's foreign minister forced out following SMS scandal
• French president urges Colombia's FARC rebels to free ailing citizen
• France could send 'hundreds' more troops to Afghanistan
• Champions League: Fenerbahce to attack Chelsea 'every minute' in 1st ever game
• Wall Street surges on UBS and Lehman Brothers stock news, better-than-expected economic data
• As gasoline nears $4 a gallon, US Congress has questions about Big Oil's big profits
• Microsoft upgrades Windows Mobile software for smart phones
• Britain's Brown consults with Africa on Zimbabwe, calls for immediate publication of results
• US House to debate Iraq spending by early May
• Arabs, Muslims battle US, Europeans over free speech at UN
• Oil prices waffle after early dip below $100 on stronger dollar draws new buyers
• Dollar up, gold down in European trading
• Latvia's government proposes an ownership swap with TeliaSonera, Blackstone
• France's market regulator to initiate sanctions proceedings in EADS insider trading case
• Mugabe, opposition in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Olympic 100-meter champion Justin Gatlin to have CAS appeal heard next month
• Ford's US sales drop in March; expected to be weak for industry
• Study finds transplants with older corneas as good as younger ones
• Champions League: Wenger confident of success against Liverpool as teams set for crucial week
• Clinton promises to create 3 million jobs with infrastructure rebuilding, praises labor
• James Blake becomes 1st men's quarterfinalist at Key Biscayne
• UBS, Deutsche Bank profit warnings show deeper subprime hit on European banks
• EU presidency looks to Mugabe to resign to spare Zimbabwe political turmoil
• John Paul II's longtime secretary remembers pope on eve of third anniversary of his death
• UBS AG sees 1st quarter net loss of US$12 billion, writedowns of US$19 billion
• 4 Vietnam War photojournalists to be interred at Newseum
• WHO: deforming disease to be eliminated by 2015
• US report predicts record-low cotton acreage this year
• Russia expects Putin-Bush summit will produce "strategic framework" for ties with US
• Gold futures plummet on Wall Street rally, stronger dollar
• Ford, Toyota US sales drop in March; industry expected to be weak
• As April Fools joke, Clinton challenges Obama to bowl-off
• Analyst sees 200,000 US banking jobs at risk from subprime crisis
• Taylor Twellman to miss 6 weeks with knee injury, Steve Ralston also hurt
• Oil prices waffle after early dip below $100 on stronger dollar draws new buyers
• EADS chief vows to defend top staff
• Unions going all out for Clinton, Obama in Pennsylvania
• Government's top doping investigator finishes testifying against cyclist Thomas
• Nokia shows off Internet tablet for Sprint's WiMax wireless broadband network
• Airline industry seeing efficiency improvements
• Obama focuses on McCain, largely ignores Clinton, as he casts race in general election terms
• New Jersey signs trade deal with Chinese province
• Obama focuses on McCain, largely ignores Clinton, as he casts race in general election terms
• Four Roma fans stopped by police downtown before Man United game
• Obama focuses on McCain, largely ignores Clinton, as he casts race in general election terms
• Nadal chosen to play for Spain against Germany in Davis Cup quarterfinals
• US auto sales drop in March as consumers hold back
• US court to hear arguments in Skilling appeal of convictions for Enron collapse
• Champions League: Wenger confident of success against Liverpool as teams set for crucial week
• Foreclosure relief bill clears first Senate hurdle as Republicans relent
• Bernanke meets privately with House Republican lawmakers to discuss sickly economy
• Colombia OKs French mission to meet with hostages held by leftist rebels
• Foreclosure relief bill clears first Senate hurdle as Republicans relent
• Serena Williams routs Justine Henin at Key Biscayne
• As gasoline nears $4 a gallon, Congress has questions about Big Oil's big profits
• Israeli rights group cites deadly shooting in questioning military's West Bank arrest raids
• US House endorses resolution that suggests Russia had hand in ex-spy's death
• Alex Rodriguez to earn more than entire Florida Marlins roster
• Colombia OKs French mission to meet with hostages held by leftist rebels
• Opposition says it is not in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Bernanke meets privately with House Republican lawmakers to discuss sickly economy
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Police say woman they called about car thought they were drug dealers, tried to buy crack
• Sao Paulo won't try to keep Adriano after end of loan from Inter
• US foreclosure relief bill clears first Senate hurdle as Republicans relent
• Shell CEO: Easy-to-produce oil, gas to peak in next decade
• Opposition says it is not in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Burst of low-end PCs could finally push Linux to become a true desktop alternative
• Tesco delays opening more grocery markets in US rollout
• Britain delays troop cuts as death tolls soar
• FIA president Mosley will stay on despite calls to resign
• Russia expects Putin-Bush summit will produce "strategic framework" for ties with US
• Analyst sees 200,000 US banking jobs at risk from subprime crisis
• Belichick says nothing more to come out on Spygate
• French IOC member Killy, 3-time gold medalist in skiing, opposes Olympic boycott
• Britain delays troop cuts as death tolls soar
• Oil prices end a choppy day lower as the dollar gains ground against other currencies
• Pistorius appeal against Olympic ban to be heard by CAS on April 29-30
• John Paul II's longtime secretary remembers pope on eve of third anniversary of his death
• European stocks start quarter strong
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Wall Street surges on UBS and Lehman Brothers stock news, better-than-expected economic data
• Gold down
• Opposition says it is not in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Britain delays troop cuts as Iraqi death tolls soar
• Wall Street surges on UBS and Lehman Brothers stock news, better-than-expected economic data
• US auto sales drop in March as consumers hold back
• Opposition says it is not in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Wall Street surges on UBS and Lehman Brothers stock news, better-than-expected economic data
• Burst of low-end PCs could finally push Linux to become a true desktop alternative
• European banking woes send dollar higher against euro, also rises against pound and yen
• Champions League: Ronaldo, Rooney score to give Man United 2-0 win over Roma
• Cubans line up to buy DVD players, motorbikes as consumer sales ban ends
• Tuesday's Champions League Results
• Champions League Glance
• Serena Williams routs Justine Henin at Key Biscayne
• Opposition says it is not in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Champions League: Barcelona beats Schalke 1-0 in quarterfinal first leg
• Clinton backer says white voters attracted to 'articulate' Obama
• Home defibrillators save lives, but so does CPR, study of heart-shock devices finds
• FIA president Mosley will stay on despite calls to resign
• Champions League: Barcelona beats Schalke 1-0 in quarterfinal first leg
• House bill speeds US visa processing for foreign artists
• Champions League: Barcelona beats Schalke 1-0 in quarterfinal first leg
• US House endorses resolution that suggests Russia had hand in ex-spy's death
• Man United and FC Barcelona win in first leg of Champions League quarterfinals
• Gold futures plummet on Wall Street rally, stronger dollar
• Champions League: Barcelona beats Schalke 1-0 in quarterfinal first leg
• US ban on new IBM contracts stems from $84 million EPA deal awarded to another company
• English Soccer Results
• Champions League: Ronaldo, Rooney score to give Man United 2-0 win over Roma
• Profile of Robert Mugabe, longtime ruler of Zimbabwe
• Oil and gas industry earnings appear to be in line with financial performance of others
• France could send 'hundreds' more troops to Afghanistan
• Cubans line up to buy DVD players, motorbikes as consumer sales ban ends
• US federal court sides with GlaxoSmithKline, strikes down rules issued by patent office
• Chilean mayor protests local filming of James Bond movie, says producers didn't ask permission
• Man United and FC Barcelona win in first leg of Champions League quarterfinals
• Ebert to resume writing reviews later this month, but will not rejoin his syndicated TV show
• Champions League: Barcelona beats Schalke 1-0 in quarterfinal first leg
• Witness in Hollywood wiretapping trial witness says private eye suggested a killing
• Champions League: Ronaldo, Rooney score to give Man United 2-0 win over Roma
• Microsoft hails success in battle for open document format
• Costa Rican hero Wanchope returns to game as coach of home club Herediano
• New Zealander convicted over international cyber crime ring
• Swiss tennis star Roger Federer tracking US presidential race
• US Congress lawmakers urge Bush not to attend Beijing Olympics
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• US nuclear agency responds to group's petition on radiation dangers _ 32 years later
• Serena Williams routs Justine Henin at Key Biscayne
• Arizona approves benefits for domestic partners of state employees and retirees
• FIA president Mosley will stay on despite calls to resign
• Galaxy's Ruiz to miss 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
• Redford, Legend ask lawmakers to better fund the arts
• Opposition says it is not in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Tesco delays opening new grocery markets in US rollout
• Australia launches its first project to bury carbon dioxide underground
• Consortium says Australian government has terminated broadband contract
• Consortium says Australian government has terminated broadband contract
• US study finds that wild octopuses are the kinky creatures of the sea
• American player Marvin Stone dies during Saudi Arabia league game
• Federal Reserve clear ways for JP Morgan to buy Bear Stearns bank holdings
• Difference between Woods and Ochoa starts with majors
• Massachusetts' new prisons chief says he will consider killer's years-old sex-change request
• Consortium says Australian government has terminated broadband contract
• Consortium says Australian government has terminated broadband contract
• Oprah Winfrey dedicates show on puppy mills to her departed dog
• Officers at Florida airport arrest a passenger suspected of carrying materials for a bomb
• Analysis: Sweeping US financial overhaul unlikely to happen until a new president is in office
• Far from Africa, Somali businesswomen in US find sales strength in numbers
• Main issues at the NATO summit
• World Golf Glance
• US auto sales drop in March as consumers hold back
• Wednesday, April 9
• Mean streets: AK-47-type guns are turning up in US more often, leaving a trail of blood
• As gasoline prices soar, Congress presses oil chiefs on big profits, which they deny they have
• Rejected Iranian asylum-seeker sells kebabs in Arctic sanctuary
• 4 Vietnam War photojournalists to be interred at Newseum
• Opposition says it is not in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Officers at Florida airport arrest a passenger suspected of carrying materials for a bomb
• Britain delays troop cuts in oil-rich southern Iraq as Iraqi death tolls soar
• Champions League: Ronaldo continues scoring streak in Man United's 2-0 win over Roma
• Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich looking to return to among Europe's elite
• Pentagon lets gay partner go on trip after top House of Representatives Democrat intercedes
• Only 21, Paula Creamer faces major pressure
• Chinese police say Tibet independence groups planning to attack with 'suicide squads'
• Chinese police say Tibet independence groups planning to attack with 'suicide squads'
• Jack Nicklaus to receive lifetime achievement award from US PGA
• North Korea criticizes new South Korean president for first time
• North Korea criticizes new South Korean president for first time
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• US court to hear arguments in Skilling appeal of convictions for Enron collapse
• Serena Williams routs Justine Henin at Key Biscayne
• Orlando airport traveler detained with potentially explosive materials, officials say
• Playing some of his best golf, Woods takes aim at Masters, Grand Slam
• 50 years after first Masters, Palmer leaves more than his golf
• So much heartache, so little compassion from Augusta National
• Capsules of players who came close to winning the Masters
• A capsule look at Masters contenders
• Witness in Hollywood wiretapping trial witness says private eye suggested a killing
• 10 story lines in golf going into the Masters
• Hole by hole at the Masters, and key moments from '07
• Masters at a glance
• Republican presidential candidate John McCain chats it up with TV host Letterman
• Copa Libertadores: Molina scores four times in Santos' 7-0 rout of San Jose
• Pentagon releases declassified memo that justified harsh interrogation tactics
• Microsoft Office 2007 file format is approved as ISO standard
• Correction: Movies on cell phone story
• Octopuses are the kinky creatures of the sea, study by California researchers finds
• Opposition says it is not in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• SKorea calls on NKorea to halt provocative moves
• Washington beats Carolina 4-1 to pull into tie for 1st place in Southeast Division
• Toyota denies report that government money went into Prius development
• Toyota denies report that government money went into Prius development
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Hong Kong stock index jumps 4.5 percent in early trade, tracking Wall Street gains
• Hong Kong stock index jumps 4.5 percent in early trade, tracking Wall Street gains
• Oil prices steady at US$101 ahead of US fuel stocks data
• Oil prices steady at US$101 ahead of US fuel stocks data
• Peja Stojakovic hits late 3, lifts Hornets past Magic 98-97
• Mets lose Pedro Martinez, game on Robert Andino's walkoff homer, 5-4
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Serena Williams routs Justine Henin at Key Biscayne
• China's Shougang drops bid for Mount Gibson after Australian ruling against takeover
• China's Shougang drops bid for Mount Gibson after Australian ruling against takeover
• US envoy says North Korea should act on delayed nuclear declaration within days
• Sabres D Teppo Numminen can play, 6 months after open-heart surgery
• Clinton to announce $7 billion plan to keep companies from shipping jobs overseas
• Mets lose Pedro Martinez, game on Robert Andino's walkoff homer, 5-4
• CONCACAF Champions: Montes scores twice to lead Pachuca past DC United 2-0
• CONCACAF Champions Cup
• Paulson meets China's trade envoy amid worries about US credit crisis
• Paulson meets China's trade envoy amid worries about US credit crisis
• Malaysian man gets divorced twice in one day
• Malaysian man gets divorced twice in one day
• Obama shifts focus to McCain in pivot away from nomination battle with Clinton
• Peja Stojakovic hits late 3, lifts Hornets past Magic 98-97
• Copa Libertadores: Late goal keeps Chile's Catolica alive with 1-0 win over San Martin
• Pentagon releases declassified memo that justified harsh interrogation tactics
• Washington beats Carolina 4-1 to pull into tie for 1st place in Southeast Division
• Court to hear arguments in Skilling appeal of convictions for Enron collapse
• As April Fools joke, Clinton challenges Obama to bowl-off
• Oil prices steady at US$101 ahead of US fuel stocks data
• Asian markets surge on Wall Street rally, belief that worst of credit crisis is over
• Asian markets surge on Wall Street rally, belief that worst of credit crisis is over
• For Bush and Putin, trust remains a bedrock of efforts to control nuclear programs
• ADB: Asian economies to be tested by rising prices in 2008, but solid growth expected
• ADB: Asian economies to be tested by rising prices in 2008, but solid growth expected
• Toyota denies report that government money went into Prius development
• Mets lose Pedro Martinez, game on Robert Andino's walkoff homer, 5-4
• Toyota denies report that government money went into Prius development
• ADB: Vietnam economy to grow 7 percent, inflation to average 15.2 percent for full year
• D'Arcy wants to avoid "trial by media"
• D'Arcy wants to avoid "trial by media"
• Kennedy jumps into controversy over transgender exclusion from job bias protections
• Beckham chats with neighbor Jay Leno on 'The Tonight Show'
• Delegates, environmentalists await new US government for climate leadership
• Washington beats Carolina 4-1 to pull into tie for 1st place in Southeast Division
• Euro falls vs U.S. dollar early in Europe
• Mobile commerce company cells fashion, image to gadget-loving Japanese women
• Mobile commerce company cells fashion, image to gadget-loving Japanese women
• Australian politician proposes designated day to hunt, euthanize toxic toads
• Delegates, environmentalists await new US government for climate leadership
• Wife of Samsung Group chairman appears for questioning amid corruption probe
• Wife of Samsung Group chairman appears for questioning amid corruption probe
• Oil prices steady at US$101 ahead of US fuel stocks report
• Oil prices steady at US$101 ahead of US fuel stocks report
• Indian actor Aamir Khan criticizes crackdown on Tibetans, will still run in relay
• Indian actor Aamir Khan criticizes crackdown on Tibetans, will still run in relay
• Russian parliament backs limitations on foreign investment
• Dollar edges lower against yen, but still seen in a short-term uptrend
• Dollar edges lower against yen, but still seen in a short-term uptrend
• Burqa-clad Afghan women protest Danish cartoon, Dutch film
• Demonstrators break into Dutch consulate in Indonesia in film protest
• Australia launches its first project to bury carbon dioxide underground
• Santos beats San Jose 7-0 in Copa Libertadores rout
• Japanese stocks surge on Wall Street rally, optimism over credit crisis
• Japanese stocks surge on Wall Street rally, optimism over credit crisis
• Foreign investment pledged to South Korea rises in first quarter
• Foreign investment pledged to South Korea rises in first quarter
• India awaits Kumble fitness test ahead of second test against South Africa
• India awaits Kumble fitness test ahead of second test against South Africa
• Indonesian cleric calls for boycott over Dutch anti-Islam film
• EU launches indepth probe into Northern Rock bailout
• Malaysian-Dutch firm slams anti-Islam film, appeals to Muslims not to boycott
• Malaysian-Dutch firm slams anti-Islam film, appeals to Muslims not to boycott
• Desk used by Dickens to write 'Great Expectations' up for auction
• Woolworths says full-year profit down owing to exceptional items
• Asian Football Confederation investigates reports two club players offered match fixing bribes
• Asian Football Confederation investigates reports two club players offered match fixing bribes
• Opposition says it is not in talks for Zimbabwe leader to relinquish power
• Australia terminates Singapore-linked broadband contract
• Australia terminates Singapore-linked broadband contract
• Zimbabwe's state newspaper predicts election runoff, suggesting Mugabe failed to win outright
• Obama shifts focus to McCain in pivot away from nomination battle with Clinton
• Anti-AIDS drug boosts heart attack risk, experts say
• India awaits Kumble fitness test ahead of second test against South Africa
• India awaits Kumble fitness test ahead of second test against South Africa
• Indonesian cleric calls for boycott over Dutch anti-Islam film
• Russian parliament backs limitations on foreign investment
• Russian parliament backs limitations on foreign investment
• Russian parliament backs limitations on foreign investment
• EU launches in-depth probe into Northern Rock bailout
• Aung San Suu Kyi's party calls on Myanmar voters to reject military-backed constitution
• Germany's WestLB bank reports euro1.6 billion loss for 2007 amid subprime exposure
• Unrest in Tibet, Islamic western China creates challenges for Beijing ahead of Olympics
• Alitalia shares suspended, finance minister says sale to other investors not possible
• US Senator Daschle: Obama would restore America's credibility in the world
• Woolworths says full-year profit down owing to exceptional items
• Ericsson gets network expansion deal in Taiwan
• Afghanistan economy grew nearly 14 percent in 2007, new report says
• Afghanistan economy grew nearly 14 percent in 2007, new report says
• EU investigates British government subsidy for Channel 4 digital broadcasts
• Czech vice premier Jiri Cunek reappointed after being cleared of bribery allegations
• Asian markets surge on Wall Street rally, belief that worst of credit crisis is over
• Asian markets surge on Wall Street rally, belief that worst of credit crisis is over
• Army chief briefs new Pakistan PM, coalition leaders on war on terror
• Air France tests in-flight mobile phone service allowing passengers to chat mid-air
• UK's First Direct suspends mortgage offers to new customers
• Police break up protest by Tibetan exiles in Nepal
• Alitalia shares suspended, finance minister says sale to other investors not possible
• Hong Kong stock index jumps 3.2 percent, tracking Wall Street gains
• Hong Kong stock index jumps 3.2 percent, tracking Wall Street gains
• Former US Senator Daschle: Obama would restore Washington's credibility in the world
• Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to appeal against 5-year ban
• Teammate: American basketball player Marvin Stone died after collapsing in locker room
• Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to appeal against 5-year ban
• Iraqi commander leads convoy into Mahdi Army stronghold in Basra in show of force
• Prosecutors want to expand fraud charges against Dzajic to include Vidic's move
• Paulson tells China US making progress on credit crisis, but 'bumps' ahead
• Paulson tells China US making progress on credit crisis, but 'bumps' ahead
• Wife of Samsung Group chairman appears for questioning amid corruption probe
• Wife of Samsung Group chairman appears for questioning amid corruption probe
• Army chief briefs new Pakistan PM, coalition leaders on war on terror
• Army chief briefs new Pakistan PM, coalition leaders on war on terror
• Nike strike ends in Vietnam, contract factory remains closed after worker brawl
• Nike strike ends in Vietnam, contract factory remains closed after worker brawl
• Tire falls from helicopter in US, crashes through roof of mechanic's home
• China stocks rebound on Wall Street rally, but gains limited by lack of confidence in outlook
• China stocks rebound on Wall Street rally, but gains limited by lack of confidence in outlook
• EU launches in-depth investigation into UK bailout plan for Northern Rock
• Aung San Suu Kyi's party calls on Myanmar voters to reject military-backed constitution
• Oil prices rise ahead of US fuel stocks report
• Aung San Suu Kyi's party calls on Myanmar voters to reject military-backed constitution
• Dollar mostly higher, gold up in European trading
• Paulson tells China US making progress on credit crisis, but 'bumps' ahead
• Paulson tells China US making progress on credit crisis, but 'bumps' ahead
• U.S. president backs NATO expansion, urges more troops for war in Afghanistan
• Evraz SA reports 53-percent profit increase in 2007
• French, Germans wary of Bush drive for NATO expansion
• Nikolai Baibakov, Stalin's oil minister, dies at 97
• Visa Europe says it expects to strike deal with EU to end antitrust probe
• Dollar mostly lower, gold up in European trading
• Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to appeal against 5-year ban
• Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to appeal against 5-year ban
• Burqa-clad Afghan women protest Dutch anti-Islam film, Danish cartoon
• Obama shifts focus to McCain in pivot away from nomination battle with Clinton
• Wall Street stocks poised for mixed trading at the opening; Bernanke to testify on economy
• Indian shares climb; led by software companies, banks
• Indian shares climb; led by software companies, banks
• Russian parliament backs limitations on foreign investment
• ECB allocates euro25 billion in refinancing operation
• Iraqi trade minister meets with WTO delegations
• Opposition declares Zimbabwe election victory
• Iraqi commander leads convoy into Mahdi Army stronghold in Basra in show of force
• McCain compiles list of possible vice president candidates
• Obama says he is conflicted on US participation in Beijing Olympics
• Spanish burglar nabbed while playing dead at funeral parlor
• D'Arcy wants to avoid "trial by media"
• D'Arcy wants to avoid "trial by media"
• French, Germans wary of Bush drive for NATO expansion
• Upper house of Poland's parliament votes 'yes' to EU's new treaty
• London's FTSE-100 index up 14.3 points at 5,866.9
• Olympic torch arrives in Kazakhstan, security tight
• Olympic torch arrives in Kazakhstan, security tight
• McCain compiles list of possible vice presidential candidates
• United Airlines inspecting 777s, warns passengers to expect delays
• Toyota denies report that government money went into Prius development
• Toyota denies report that government money went into Prius development
• Opposition declares Zimbabwe election victory based on figures compiled from polling stations
• Monsanto 2nd-quarter earnings more than double on strong global demand and corn prices
• Opposition declares Zimbabwe election victory based on figures compiled from polling stations
• Iraq makes its case for WTO membership
• European, Asian markets up after Wall Street rally, belief that worst of credit crisis is over
• Kazakh president welcomes Olympic torch with symbolic run in financial capital
• Kazakh president welcomes Olympic torch with symbolic run in financial capital
• Germany's WestLB bank reports euro1.6 billion loss for 2007 amid subprime exposure
• Obama shifts focus to McCain in pivot away from nomination battle with Clinton
• US envoy says North Korea should act on delayed nuclear declaration within days
• Wall Street stocks head for another rally at the opening; Bernanke to testify on US economy
• Paris City Hall and athletes to highlight human rights during Olympic torch relay
• Japanese veterans appeal ruling rejecting their claim against novelist over WWII suicides
• Best Buy 4Q profit falls as same-store sales slip, but still beats Wall Street forecast
• Britain calls for full release of Zimbabwe election results
• Strong corn seed, herbicide sales help Monsanto more than double its 2Q profit vs. a year ago
• Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist hopes new government will release him
• Challenge from tiny Italian party might lead to delay in election date
• United Airlines grounds 777s for inspections, warns passengers to expect delays
• Kazakh president welcomes Olympic torch with symbolic run in financial capital
• Kazakh president welcomes Olympic torch with symbolic run in financial capital
• Scandal-hit Irish prime minister announces he will resign May 6
• Army chief briefs new Pakistan PM, coalition leaders on war on terror
• Roadside bomb strikes military convoy during show of force in Basra
• Bernanke warns of possible US recession without using the word
• Bernanke warns of possible US recession without using the word
• Wall Street pulls back as Bernanke says US economy may weaken in the first half of this year
• Ferguson, Quieroz charged by FA after comments over referees
• European, Asian markets up after Wall Street rally, belief that worst of credit crisis is over
• EU calls on U.S. to make major effort to reduce massive account deficit
• Yemeni army clashes with demonstrators, kills 1, wounds 4 protesters in 4th day of rioting
• Bernanke warns of possible US recession without using the word
• McCain compiles list of possible vice president candidates
• France military investigating claims that French peacekeepers mistreated Congolese man in 2003
• Wall Street pulls back as Bernanke says US economy may weaken in the first half of this year
• Challenge from tiny Italian party may force delay in April elections
• Oil prices steady ahead of US fuel stocks report
• Ferguson, Queiroz charged by FA after comments over referees
• Opposition declares Zimbabwe election victory based on figures compiled from polling stations
• Euro rises against US dollar
• Strong corn seed, herbicide sales help Monsanto more than double its 2Q profit
• US factory orders fall for second straight month, raising recession risks
• Wall Street pulls back as Bernanke says US economy may weaken in the first half of this year
• Paris City Hall and athletes to highlight human rights during Olympic torch relay
• Australian PM says there is urgent need to reach new world trade deal
• US factory orders fall for second straight month, raising recession risks
• Son of Colombian hostage Betancourt says she needs transfusion within hours to stay alive
• Aung San Suu Kyi's party calls on Myanmar voters to reject military-backed constitution
• Mugabe's party poised to lose control of parliament, according to latest official results
• Erdogan says Turkey has 'unlimited' patience to obtain EU membership
• Oil futures rise as US reports large drop in gasoline supplies, jump in demand
• Mariah Carey surpasses Elvis in No. 1s; Beatles are now in range
• Bernanke warns of possible recession
• Belgium issues early veto against Blair bid to become EU president
• Australian PM says there is urgent need to reach new world trade deal
• Thai government launches new war on drugs, emulating controversial 2003 campaign
• Wall Street turns higher on Bernanke's reassuring comments on credit market problems
• Annacone replaces Lundgren as a coach with Britain's Davis Cup team
• Mugabe's party poised to lose control of parliament, according to latest official results
• French, Germans wary of Bush drive for NATO expansion
• McCain compiles list of possible Republican running mates
• Ukrainian leaders strive for NATO membership, citizens unsure they need it
• Special prosecutors question wife of Samsung Group chairman amid corruption probe
• Evgeni Nabokov gets 46th win as Sharks rout Kings 5-2 in home finale
• Historic photo pulled from auction; origin being researched
• Lululemon 4th-quarter profit tops expectations as sportswear sales post strong gains
• Oil futures rise as US reports large drop in gasoline stocks, jump in demand
• Maxim Afinogenov scores winner in shootout as Sabres beat Maple Leafs 4-3 to avoid elimination
• Stories on wounded vets by wounded journalists win Peabodys for excellence in broadcasting
• Pope leads special Mass on anniversary of John Paul II's death
• Hungarian Olympic champion weightlifter Peter Baczako dies at 56
• World Bank president says government leaders must act now to ease world food crisis
• Nikolai Baibakov, Stalin's oil minister, dies at 97
• France, challenged by China, pitches plan to save faltering national art market
• Court of Arbitration for Sport to elect new president on Thursday
• Sidelines
• Washington win to tie for 1st place in Southeast Division
• We showed Barcelona too much respect, insists Slomka
• Williams routs Henin at Key Biscayne
• Pakistan cricket board bans fast bowler Akhtar for 5 years
• Stojakovic hits late 3, Hornets win in Orlando
• Ronaldo and Rooney steer United to win over Roma
• Wang wins last Yankee Stadium opener
• A world's worth of spectacles await in Costa Rica
• Taipei shares close high with U.S. market rally
• NT dollar may stall on curbs
• Survey shows UK confidence on the rise
• Greenback lifted by Wall Street stock rally
• Popular Lehman deal boosts stock market
• Bernanke meets with Republican lawmakers
• U.S. tech companies demand visas for foreign employees
• In Brief
• Global investors only partly to blame for high food prices
• US truck drivers on strike to protest high fuel costs
• Paulson meets with China's trade envoy to discuss trade ties
• Urban worker's average salary jumps in China
• New Jersey signs trade deal with Chinese province
• Toyota denies report stating Prius received public funding
• U.S. subprime crisis leads to more than 200,000 job losses
• Walkable towns curb obesity and polution, expert says
• Mom's fish intake may boost child's brain power: study
• Film event uses digital-age technology to unite cultures
• Brazil gets real with film festival
• Ted Turner joins group to fight malaria in Africa
• Study says seat belts protect pregnant women's babies
• Anti-AIDS drug boosts heart attack risk: expert
• Exercise delays Huntington's disease in mice
• Home defibrillators save lives, says report
• Green hotels and resorts reach out to eco-conscious travelers
• Bush backs NATO expansion, urges more troops for Afghanistan
• In Brief
• Britain delays withdrawal of troops from Iraq
• NASA says thousands could lose jobs after Shuttle program comes to an end
• Global economy woes cast shadow on climate talks
• France could boost forces in Afghanitan
• Martin Luther King's final campaign (Part 1)
• UN for Taiwan issue not dead
• South Korea reports suspected bird flu
• Lawmakers try to stop Bush's Olympic trip
• Estonia to drill NATO cyber-war defenders
• Seoul rejects North Korea's apology demand
• Raul Castro lets loose even more reforms
• Silk Road theme perking up Taipei Traditional Arts Festival
• Tour Taiwan through eyes of artists
• In Brief
• Depression probable cause of Liao suicide
• Suhua Expressway still uncertain
• Ma says he wants to be a peacemaker
• Taiwan to offer scholarships for Latin American students
• Chiangs' mausoleums in Taoyuan County to open
• SID probes CAL aircraft purchase
• Israeli theater group stages Antigone
• Scandal-hit Irish prime minister announces he will resign May 6
• President-elect wants to delay issuance of inaugural stamps
• Hsieh proposes May 18 DPP chair vote
• Paris City Hall and athletes to highlight human rights during Olympic torch relay
• Clinton offers $7 billion to create jobs, Obama slams NAFTA
• Clinton and Obama hunt for campaign money in California while taking on John McCain
• 2008 Hsinchu International Glass Art Festival to close April 20
• 15 stray dogs fly to new homes in U.S.
• Scrapping Chiang-related holidays step to end personality cult: Chen
• Government ready for partial opening of yuan conversion: MAC
• DPP raps president-elect for rejecting 'Taiwan'
• Taiwan, Australia announce scholarship programs
• Screening of CAL airplane deal 'legal': CAA
• MOFA urges South Africa-bound passengers to stay vigilant
• Congratulatory telegrams not sent due to administrative delay: MOFA
• Taiwan wins 2nd place in Bakery World Cup
• President-elect pushes for Taiwan-Japan cooperation in tapping China
• Sony plans to increase procurement in Taiwan
• Rice price hikes more critical than oil price rises: V.P.
• MOFA willing to help president-elect arrange U.S. visit
• Clinton, Obama seek funding California, Obama gains 3 key endorsements
• Obama raises $40 million in March; he and Clinton seek more money in California
• Fearing Tibetan protests, India to use tough security on Olympic torch route
• Bernanke warns of possible recession
• AFC investigates reports that 2 Victory SC players were offered bribes to lose match
• Austria: Salzburg hit by measles epidemic, more than 130 cases reported
• Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal endorses Obama
• Watch out Nike and Adidas: Geox moving into athletic shoes
• Mauricio Molina celebrates 'incredible' four-goal night with Brazil's Santos
• Dollar mixed, gold up in European trading
• Party chief: Democrats want to seating Florida delegates if Obama and Clinton camps can agree
• Czech government seeks adviser in privatization of national airline CSA
• Party chief: Democrats want to seating Florida delegates if Obama and Clinton camps can agree
• European, Asian markets up on belief that worst of credit crisis is over
• Three-nation mission to save Ingrid Betancourt launched
• Crude futures fluctuate as US reports mixed oil/gas stocks picture, jump in demand
• United Airlines grounds 777s for inspections, cancels 31 flights, warns of possible delays
• Dollar mixed, gold up in European trading
• Stories on wounded vets by wounded journalists win Peabodys for excellence in broadcasting
• Dwain Chambers to meet Britain's anti-doping chief to pass on doping knowledge
• List of 2007 Peabody Award winners for broadcasting excellence in news and entertainment
• Former UN chief calls on Kenyan leaders to form new government quickly
• Clinton offers $7 billion to create jobs, Obama slams NAFTA
• US envoy says North Korea should act on delayed nuclear declaration within days
• US envoy says North Korea should act on delayed nuclear declaration within days
• Mugabe's party poised to lose control of parliament, according to latest official results
• Alitalia unions meet Air France chairman as finance minister says no other deal possible
• 1 killed, 4 wounded as clashes continue between Yemen's army clashes and demonstrators
• United Steel Workers: Severstal should take over Wheeling-Pitt
• Alitalia unions meet Air France chairman as finance minister says no other deal possible
• United Airlines grounds 777s for inspections, cancels 31 flights, warns of possible delays
• Proposal to reseed NFL playoffs teams withdrawn by owners
• Polls: Obama gains on Clinton in Pennsylvania by drawing more men, younger voters
• Clinton offers $7 billion to create jobs, Obama slams NAFTA
• 5 New York universities to host World Science Festival
• Among new series unveiled by Sundance Channel: A talk show with Elvis Costello and Elton John
• Shooting on 'High School Musical 3' to begin this month in Utah
• Birmingham, Thessaloniki win bids to host athletic meets in 2009
• Clinton offers $7 billion to create jobs, Obama slams NAFTA
• Real Madrid feels financial pinch as it goes bank for credit of euro30 million
• Dwain Chambers to meet Britain's anti-doping chief to pass on doping knowledge
• Egypt orders 147 Muslim Brotherhood activists to be investigated after demonstrations
• Judge blocks Clinton deposition over FBI files controversy
• Son of Colombian hostage Betancourt says she needs transfusion within hours to stay alive
• Egypt orders 147 Muslim Brotherhood activists to be investigated after demonstrations
• 5 New York universities to host World Science Festival
• India, Myanmar sign multimillion-dollar transport project deal
• India, Myanmar sign multimillion-dollar transport project deal
• Opposition declares Zimbabwe election victory but Robert Mugabe may be set on runoff
• Obama says Gore would be considered for Cabinet-level post or higher
• Stocks narrowly mixed as Bernanke's reassuring comments on credit market offset recession talk
• Former US civil rights activist, now lawmaker, urges passage after House advances coin bill
• Corn futures jump to record after rain threatens to slow planting
• Challenge from tiny Italian party may force delay in April elections
• Erdogan says Turkey has 'unlimited' patience to obtain EU membership
• Judge tosses out `Borat' lawsuit by NY businessman
• World Cup veteran Marcus Allback returning to native Sweden
• Alitalia unions say Air France chief 'doubtful' board will accept their new proposal
• Gasoline futures surge, pulling oil higher, as US reports demand rose last week
• Iraq army stages show of force in militia bastion of Basra
• Jayawardene says Sri Lanka ready to dull West Indies backlash
• United Steel Workers: Severstal should take over Wheeling-Pitt
• Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin to miss rest of NHL season
• Challenge from tiny Italian party may force delay in April elections
• Colombian court OKs warlord's extradition to US
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Jelena Jankovic wins when Elena Dementieva retires in quarterfinals
• Clinton offers $7 billion to create jobs, Obama slams NAFTA
• Alitalia unions say Air France chief 'doubtful' board will accept their new proposal
• Obama says Gore would be considered for Cabinet-level post or higher
• Venezuela denies plans to adopt a dual exchange rate, change currency controls
• Gabriel Byrne to appear in NY Philharmonic's `Camelot'
• Draft UN statement calls on Myanmar junta to allow pro-democracy leader to speak on referendum
• Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki still sore, not expected to play Wednesday vs. Warriors
• Injured Olympic equestrian Darren Chiacchia to be transferred to rehab center in Buffalo
• US Senate leaders agree on bill to ease housing crisis
• Liam Tancock sets world record in 50-meter backstroke at British Olympic trials
• Scandal-hit Irish prime minister announces he will resign May 6
• Rights groups appeal court ruling on prisoner transfers in Afghanistan
• Alitalia says talks break off with Air France-KLM, chairman of Italian airline resigns
• Among new series unveiled by Sundance Channel: A talk show with Elvis Costello and Elton John
• Oil, gas futures surge as US reports demand rose last week
• Air France-KLM breaks off talks with Alitalia
• FAA says 4 US airlines under investigation, cites overdue inspections
• Draft UN statement calls on Myanmar junta to allow free discussion on constitution referendum
• Alitalia says talks break off with Air France-KLM, chairman of Italian airline resigns
• Brazil's Internacional trying to contain hepatitis outbreak
• US senator chides Interior official for failing to explain delay in polar bear decision
• Oil, gas futures surge as US reports demand rose last week
• Liam Tancock sets world record in 50-meter backstroke at British Olympic trials
• Oil, gas futures surge as US reports demand rose last week
• Yemen: 1 killed, 4 wounded as clashes continue between army and demonstrators
• Opposition declares Zimbabwe election victory but Robert Mugabe may be set on runoff
• Feds say vague law makes ban on Internet gambling tough to enforce
• FIA president Mosley will skip the Bahrain GP because of legal issues
• Liam Tancock sets world record in 50-meter backstroke at British Olympic trials
• US stocks decline as oil price spike causes worries about consumer spending, economy
• US stocks decline as oil price spike causes worries about consumer spending, economy
• French Soccer Results
• Toronto FC signs former French international Laurent Robert
• Gold up
• Colombian court OKs warlord's extradition to US
• Diane scores and PSG beats Strasbourg 1-0 in French league
• Jelena Jankovic wins when Elena Dementieva retires in quarterfinals
• Both sides rest in trial of cyclist embroiled in BALCO doping probe
• US stocks decline as oil price spike causes worries about consumer spending, economy
• Clinton offers $7 billion to create jobs, Obama slams NAFTA
• Corn futures jump to record after rain threatens to slow planting
• Dollar sinks against euro, pound as US Fed chief suggests recession is possible
• Obama says Gore would be considered for Cabinet-level post or higher
• Bernanke says Fed acted to prevent collapse of Bear Stearns to protect financial system
• Wednesday's Champions League Results
• Champions League Glance
• Ecuador expert recommends Chevron pay up to US$16 billion for jungle contamination
• Ecuador assembly approves ban on foreign military bases, targeting US
• Champions League: Liverpool holds Arsenal to 1-1 draw in first leg
• Fed to auction another $25 billion in Treasury securities this week
• Champions League: Fenerbahce upsets Chelsea 2-1 in quarterfinals
• Champions League: Liverpool holds Arsenal to 1-1 draw in first leg
• Air France-KLM breaks off talks for Alitalia
• US officials say vague law makes ban on Internet gambling tough to enforce
• Retailer TJX to pay up to $24M in data breach pact as cases reported rising in first quarter
• Ecuador expert recommends Chevron pay billions for jungle contamination
• Fenerbahce upsets Chelsea 2-1, Liverpool holds Arsenal to 1-1 draw in Champions League
• U.S. Sen. Stabenow's husband tells police he had sex with prostitute
• Research In Motion 4th-quarter profit and sales more than double
• Air France-KLM breaks off talks for Alitalia
• ATP-WTA Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Iraq army stages show of force in militia bastion of Basra
• Progress of Bush administration's Hope Now questioned as foreclosures, frustrations mount
• Champions League: Fenerbahce upsets Chelsea 2-1 in quarterfinals
• Nine detained, two injured after fan violence in futsal match in Brazil
• US Navy requests more fast Littoral combat ships
• Fenerbahce upsets Chelsea 2-1, Liverpool holds Arsenal to 1-1 draw in Champions League
• Rafael Nadal beats James Blake in Key Biscayne quarterfinals
• Republicans try to regain control of primary calendar for 2012
• Coming off a broken leg, Mikko Koivu emerges as force for the Wild
• Fenerbahce upsets Chelsea 2-1, Liverpool holds Arsenal to 1-1 draw in Champions League
• Ecuador expert recommends Chevron pay billions for jungle contamination
• U.S. Sen. Stabenow's husband tells police he had sex with prostitute
• Redstone set up to simulate Masters _ but there's only one Augusta
• Research In Motion 4th-quarter profit and sales more than double
• Champions League: Liverpool holds Arsenal to 1-1 draw in first leg
• Full-strength Pumas will play Springboks in August for Mandela birthday
• Son of Colombian hostage Betancourt says she needs transfusion within hours to stay alive
• Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov close to history, but ready for a night off
• Judge tosses out NY businessman's 'Borat' lawsuit
• Rafael Nadal beats James Blake in Key Biscayne quarterfinals
• Son of Colombian hostage Betancourt says she needs transfusion within hours to stay alive
• Crawling fish with forward-looking eyes may be part of new family
• Brian Cowen the rhetorical muscle behind Ahern's long run in power
• AT&T Mobility chief warms to Google's Android cell-phone software
• Bank of England official says his bank's strategy is to change the bank rate gradually
• Attorneys for former Enron CEO Skilling ask court to overturn convictions
• Ecuador expert recommends Chevron pay billions for jungle contamination
• Research In Motion 4th-quarter profit and sales more than double
• Scandal-hit Irish prime minister announces he will resign May 6
• Money flows to defense fund for Puerto Rico's indicted governor, associates
• US federal court refuses to take Clear Channel case from Texas court
• Champions League: Fenerbahce upsets Chelsea 2-1 in quarterfinals
• Law firm co-founder Melvyn Weiss pleads guilty in LA court in lawsuit kickback scheme
• House committee approves FDA regulation of tobacco
• Families of 6 dead miners sue mine owners over Utah cave-in; company denies wrongdoing
• Toyota denies that government money went into Prius development
• Toyota denies that government money went into Prius development
• Rafael Nadal beats James Blake in Key Biscayne quarterfinals
• Rafael Nadal beats James Blake in Key Biscayne quarterfinals
• Opposition declares Zimbabwe election victory but Robert Mugabe may be set on runoff
• Another New Zealand finance company in trouble, calls for payout moratorium
• Another New Zealand finance company in trouble, calls for payout moratorium
• Son of Colombian hostage Betancourt says she needs transfusion within hours to stay alive
• Iraq army stages show of force in militia bastion of Basra
• Thanks largely to oil prices, Houston bucks national trend, sees economy growing
• Draft UN statement calls on Myanmar junta to allow free discussion on constitution referendum
• Schering-Plough targets up to $1B in further cost cuts after critical report on Vytorin
• Google to sell DoubleClick division that tries to sway search result rankings
• Round 8: Sharks leave their comfort zone, start 5-week road trip
• Round 8: Sharks leave their comfort zone, start 5-week road trip
• U.S. Sen. Stabenow's husband tells police he had sex with prostitute in Mich. hotel
• Scandal-hit Irish prime minister announces he will resign May 6
• Belize working to "host" World Cup qualifier against Mexico in Houston, Los Angeles
• Colombia's president criticizes Barak Obama on trade stance
• Attorneys for former Enron CEO Skilling ask court to overturn convictions
• Glaxo adds warnings of reported seizures, psychiatric problems to flu drug Relenza
• Phone networks jammed as Zimbabweans search for election information
• Reform Jewish leader says movement should reject Hagee, a Christian Zionist
• Newspaper ad urges US to skip UN anti-racism conference
• Suppan stymies Cubs, hurls Milwaukee to 8-2 victory
• US envoy says North Korea should act on delayed nuclear declaration within days
• Lester blanks Oakland, Ortiz homers to lead Red Sox to 5-0 win
• Sorenstam still hopeful of restoring her reign on LPGA
• Opposition declares Zimbabwe election victory but Robert Mugabe may be set on runoff
• Delegates, environmentalists await new US government for climate leadership
• Walsh hired as Knicks' president, says he will wait to decide on Thomas
• Bill Clinton remains irked by Richardson's Obama endorsement
• New Pentagon audit questions US Army contracting procedure for body armor
• Historic group honors 12 towns as 'distinctive destinations'
• Rhode Island tourism initiative showcases Newport's historic attractions
• Morocco: Dramatic variety and a taste of the Arabic world
• Catholic history and heritage in New York, Washington
• Hicks congratulates Benitez on guiding Reds closer to Champions League glory
• Bernanke warns of possible recession
• United grounds 777s, cancels flights in wave of airline inspections
• Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Rafael Nadal beats James Blake in Key Biscayne quarterfinals
• Wenger rues lack of penalty decision against Liverpool in Champions League draw
• Woman charged with stalking John Cusack
• Olympic funding on way to equestrian athletes affected by equine flu outbreak
• Olympic funding on way to equestrian athletes affected by equine flu outbreak
• Copa Libertadores: Late goalkeeping heroics earn Estudiantes 3-3 draw with Lanus
• Bill Clinton remains irked by Richardson's Obama endorsement
• Cyclist's perjury trial concludes with final airing of side effects
• Senate leaders agree on bill to ease housing crisis
• Reports: Special prosecutors to summon Samsung chief for questioning in corruption probe
• Reports: Special prosecutors to summon Samsung chief for questioning in corruption probe
• Schering-Plough targets up to $1B in further cost cuts after critical report on Vytorin
• Obama to shoot hoops in Indiana with former basketball star to encourage voting
• Crosby scores twice, and Penguins clinch Atlantic with 4-2 win over Flyers
• Bill Clinton remains irked by Richardson's Obama endorsement
• Rafael Nadal beats James Blake in Key Biscayne quarterfinals
• Sony Ericsson Open Results
• Mel Gibson fights `Passion of the Christ' lawsuit, seeks to seal financial records
• Google to sell DoubleClick division that tries to sway search result rankings
• Suppan stymies Cubs, hurls Milwaukee to 8-2 victory
• Chrysler plans to lay off hundreds of computer workers
• Los Angeles hospital disciplines employee for accessing Farrah Fawcett's medical records
• Lehman accuses Japanese trading house of massive fraud scheme that cost it US$350 million
• Arenas returns from knee injury, but Bucks beat Wizards 110-109 on Sessions jumper
• Fitch raises Peru's rating to investment grade
• Reports: Special prosecutors to summon Samsung chief for questioning in corruption probe
• Lester blanks Oakland, Ortiz homers to lead Red Sox to 5-0 win
• Intel unveils new features for Classmate PCs, ramping up rivalry with One Laptop per Child
• Lehman accuses Japanese trading house of massive US$350 million fraud scheme
• Celine Dion cancels concert in Beijing, says sandstorms not to blame
• Guy McElwaine, Hollywood agent and studio chief involved in blockbusters, dies at 71
• Paulson calls for US-China energy cooperation, lower tariffs on environmental technology
• Crosby scores twice, and Penguins clinch Atlantic with 4-2 win over Flyers
• Oil prices steady near mid-US$104 after overnight jump on drop in US gasoline stocks
• India bats first after captain Kumble wins toss in second test against South Africa
• Vietnam to lower 2008 economic growth target
• Vietnam to lower 2008 economic growth target
• Copa Libertadores: Fluminense downs Libertad 2-0
• Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry charged with assault
• Los Angeles hospital disciplines employee for accessing Farrah Fawcett's medical records
• Dynamo and Saprissa play to scoreless draw in first leg of semifinals
• CONCACAF Champions Cup
• Woman charged with stalking John Cusack
• Lester blanks Oakland, Ortiz homers to lead Red Sox to 5-0 win
• Reports: Jay-Z closing $150M business deal with Live Nation affecting almost all his output
• Arenas returns from knee injury, but Bucks beat Wizards 110-109 on Sessions jumper
• Copa Libertadores: Fluminense downs Libertad
• Centro's shares halted after surge on Australian report of bids
• Centro's shares halted after surge on Australian report of bids
• China bans import of Turkish poultry following bird flu outbreak
• China bans import of Turkish poultry following bird flu outbreak
• Toshiba's US unit Westinghouse in talks on 4 nuclear power reactors
• Toshiba's US unit Westinghouse in talks on 4 nuclear power reactors
• Obama gains three key endorsements, poll shows him narrowing clinton lead in Pennsylvania
• Samsung says chairman to appear for questioning by special prosecutors
• Samsung says chairman to appear for questioning by special prosecutors
• South Korea's president says it is 'not desirable' for North Korea to raise tension
• Nepal declares 5-day national holiday for key election next week
• U.S. warns deep emission cuts could hurt economies, especially among developing nations
• U.S. warns deep emission cuts could hurt economies, especially among developing nations
• South Korea's president says it is 'not desirable' for North Korea to raise tension
• US credit crisis, rising inflation hang over ASEAN finance ministers' meeting
• US credit crisis, rising inflation hang over ASEAN finance ministers' meeting
• Franch mission heads to Colombian jungle in bid to help ailing hostage Betancourt
• India vs South Africa scores
• Nike contract plant in Vietnam remains closed for fear strike to continue
• Nike contract plant in Vietnam remains closed for fear strike to continue
• SKorea starts culling poultry amid suspected outbreak of bird flu
• Samsung says chairman to appear for questioning by special prosecutors
• Samsung says chairman to appear for questioning by special prosecutors
• Copa Libertadores: Adriano scores in 94th minute as Sao Paulo downs Sportivo Luqueno 1-0
• Tibet ordered to ramp up propaganda against Dalai Lama following protests
• India, Myanmar sign multimillion-dollar transport deal
• Copa Libertadores: America edges River after sharing six goals in 18 minutes
• Reports: China airline pilots accused of disrupting flights over labor grievances
• Reports: China airline pilots accused of disrupting flights over labor grievances
• Protest-hit Tibet tourist industry to reopen May 1
• Japan says Toyota used own money for developing Prius, but buyers got subsidies
• Japan says Toyota used own money for developing Prius, but buyers got subsidies
• Rare water birds repopulating in Cambodia's Tonle Sap lake
• South African pacers Ntini and Steyn bundle India out for 76 before lunch
• South African pacers Ntini and Steyn bundle India out for 76 before lunch
• Russian authorities charge British investor with tax evasion: report
• Weeks homers first pitch as Brewers beat Cubs 8-2
• Report: Vietnam and Qatar to establish US$1 billion investment fund
• Report: Vietnam and Qatar to establish US$1 billion investment fund
• Bernanke says Fed acted to protect nation's financial system in near-collapse of Bear Stearns
• Dollar rises against yen ahead of US employment data
• Dollar rises against yen ahead of US employment data
• South African pacers Ntini and Steyn bundle India out for 76 before lunch
• South African pacers Ntini and Steyn bundle India out for 76 before lunch
• Oil prices steady near mid-US$104 after overnight jump on drop in US gasoline stocks
• Oil prices steady near mid-US$104 after overnight jump on drop in US gasoline stocks
• Lawyers for trader allegedly behind huge loss at Societe Generale protest his firing
• Obama gains 3 key endorsements, poll shows him narrowing Clinton lead in Pennsylvania
• Tibet ordered to ramp up propaganda against Dalai Lama following protests
• Five-month inquiry into billion-dollar equine flu ends
• Five-month inquiry into billion-dollar equine flu ends
• Trinity United Church of Christ offered Obama a faith that also called for social action
• Fluminense beat Libertad 2-0 to finally reach Copa Libertadores last 16
• Alitalia to hold emergency board meeting, shares suspended after Air France quits talks
• Drug agents recall busts of big 1970s dealers differently than Hollywood
• North Korean military rejects South Korea's message seeking to calm tensions
• Sarkozy confirms increased French deployment to Afghanistan
• Seinfeld's car flips after brakes fail; he is unhurt
• Toddlers can no longer marry in Arkansas, as law that removed minimum marriage age is repealed
• Malaysia's top politician admits ruling party has slipped into deep crisis after polls
• Nike contract plant in Vietnam remains closed for fear of violence
• Nike contract plant in Vietnam remains closed for fear of violence
• IOC receives Beijing assurances on Internet, live broadcasts, pollution
• IOC receives Beijing assurances on Internet, live broadcasts, pollution
• Pakistan's new ruling party woos ex-Musharraf allies
• Tokyo stocks rise for 3rd day on stronger dollar, higher raw materials prices
• Tokyo stocks rise for 3rd day on stronger dollar, higher raw materials prices
• Malaysia's February export growth faster than expected at 14.5 percent
• Malaysia's February export growth faster than expected at 14.5 percent
• IOC receives Beijing assurances on Internet, live broadcasts, pollution
• IOC receives Beijing assurances on Internet, live broadcasts, pollution
• South Africa on top after its India bowled out for 76
• South Africa on top after its India bowled out for 76
• Uighur expatriates protest China ahead of Olympic torch ceremony in Turkey
• Serbia's caretaker government split over ratification of key energy deal with Russia
• China shares rebound as investors buy steelmakers; gains capped by earnings worries
• China shares rebound as investors buy steelmakers; gains capped by earnings worries
• Euro dips against dollar despite Fed warning on US economy
• US credit crisis, rising inflation hang over ASEAN finance ministers' meeting
• US credit crisis, rising inflation hang over ASEAN finance ministers' meeting
• "Yellow Submarine" emerges as Madrid's principal Spanish title rival
• Mino Auletta elected president of Court of Arbitration for Sport
• Hong Kong's key stock index rises 1.64 percent as traders buy Chinese blue chips
• Hong Kong's key stock index rises 1.64 percent as traders buy Chinese blue chips
• Uighur expatriates protest China ahead of Olympic torch ceremony in Turkey
• Alitalia to hold emergency board meeting, shares suspended after Air France quits talks
• F1 teams question Mosley's position following sex scandal
• Finland's Wartsila in euro190 million power plant deals in Brazil
• ATA Airlines discontinues all flights, files for bankruptcy; blames loss of contract
• Media tycoon Elisabeth Murdoch to host London fundraiser for Barack Obama
• Dollar mostly higher, gold up in European trading
• EU calls for greater consumer, business rights to sue companies that break antitrust rules
• Pakistan's new ruling party woos ex-Musharraf allies
• Mino Auletta elected president of Court of Arbitration for Sport
• Oil prices retreat after overnight jump on drop in US gasoline stocks
• NATO summit set to reject Bush drive for early membership for Ukraine, Georgia, Macedonia
• North Korean military rejects South Korea's message seeking to calm tensions
• Chinese civil rights activist sentenced to 3 1/2 years in jail on subversion charges
• BMW Sauber expected to emerge as challenger to McLaren and Ferrari at Bahrain GP
• Norway's Aker Kvaerner announces oil equipment deal with Brazil's Petrobras; changes name
• ATA discontinues all flights, files for bankruptcy
• China says 1,000 held over Lhasa riot, trials to proceed this month
• Bayern, still 7 points clear in the Bundesliga, hosts Bochum
• U.S. warns deep emission cuts could hurt economies, especially among developing nations
• U.S. warns deep emission cuts could hurt economies, especially among developing nations
• Magazine apologizes to singer Morrissey for article implying he was racist and a hypocrite
• Roma turns focus back to league and pursuit of Inter
• IOC receives Beijing assurances on Internet, live broadcasts, pollution
• IOC receives Beijing assurances on Internet, live broadcasts, pollution
• Man United says Vidic will miss only 2-3 weeks with knee injury
• French mission to help ailing hostage Betancourt arrives in Colombia
• London's FTSE-100 index down 38.1 points at 5877.8
• Paulson calls for US-China energy cooperation, lower tariffs on environmental technology
• Paulson calls for US-China energy cooperation, lower tariffs on environmental technology
• Kenya opposition leader says deal reached on Cabinet
• Clinton, Obama hunt for money in California; Clinton rings the phone in ad against McCain
• EU court overturns decision to put the PKK Kurdish rebel group on EU terror list
• Robert Mugabe may be set on runoff, though some advice he step down
• Alitalia to hold emergency board meeting, shares suspended after Air France quits talks
• ATA discontinues all flights, files for bankruptcy
• Under Russian pressure, NATO summit delays membership track for Ukraine, Georgia
• Ireland's likely next leader, Cowen, to plot succession strategy with departing Ahern
• Japan to host Paraguay and Ivory Coast in Kirin Cup friendlies
• Japan to host Paraguay and Ivory Coast in Kirin Cup friendlies
• Activist who staged solo protest against Myanmar junta gets life sentence
• New Wagner, Gounod, Tchaikovsky productions planned for coming Vienna State Opera season
• North Korean military rejects South Korea's message seeking to calm tensions
• Major Asian markets rise after mixed day on Wall Street
• Major Asian markets rise after mixed day on Wall Street
• Alitalia to hold emergency board meeting, shares suspended after Air France quits talks
• Hyundai Motor calls on US dealers to boost sales amid tough market environment
• Hyundai Motor calls on US dealers to boost sales amid tough market environment
• Indian shares gain modestly, led by technology stocks
• Indian shares gain modestly, led by technology stocks
• Report: Barcelona hoping for thaw in relations with Ronaldinho
• Clinton, Obama seek funding California, Obama gains 3 key endorsements
• Paulson: Chinese companies `biggest threat' to further economic reform
• Paulson: Chinese companies `biggest threat' to further economic reform
• Redknapp has best chance of title glory as Portsmouth plays in FA Cup semifinal
• English Soccer Fixtures
• ATA discontinues all flights, files for bankruptcy
• Cleveland Biolabs gets $8.9 million contract to develop radiation treatment drug
• Bulgarian opposition calls confidence vote regarding scandal
• South Africa in command after India is bowled out for record-breaking low of 76
• South Africa in command after India is bowled out for record-breaking low of 76
• Constellation Brands swings to 4th-quarter loss, weighed down by impairment charge
• F1 teams question Mosley's position following sex scandal
• Mascherano banned for 2 more games over protest to referee
• US jobless claims shoot to highest since September 2005
• Uighur expatriates protest China during Olympic torch ceremony in Turkey
• Robert Mugabe may be set on runoff, though some advise he step down
• Marseille faces tough test against French leader Lyon; Nancy plays PSG
• Germany's BayernLB bank reports profits plummet on subprime exposure
• US jobless claims shoot up to highest point since September 2005
• Pakistan cricket board to sue banned bowler Akhtar for alleged defamation
• US jobless claims shoot up to highest point since September 2005
• Pakistan cricket board to sue banned bowler Akhtar for alleged defamation
• Czech sculptor and writer Vladimir Preclik dies at 78
• Poll: London mayoral race in virtual tie between Livingstone, Johnson
• ATA files for bankruptcy, discontinues all flights and seeks help for the stranded
• Lebanon's army chief threatens to quit presidential race if political wrangling continues
• Pakistan cricket board to sue banned bowler Akhtar for alleged defamation
• Pakistan cricket board to sue banned bowler Akhtar for alleged defamation
• Seinfeld's car flips after brakes fail; he is unhurt
• Marseille faces tough test against French leader Lyon; Nancy plays PSG
• Total CEO De Margerie earned euro2.68 million ($4.19 million) in compensation for 2007
• Kenya opposition leader says deal reached on Cabinet
• US jobless claims shoot up to highest point since September 2005
• Stock futures fall ahead of opening as markets await more testimony from Fed chairman
• Serbia's caretaker government split over ratification of key energy deal with Russia
• Alitalia holds emergency board meeting after Air France quits talks; workers protest outside
• Pakistan cricket board to sue banned bowler Akhtar for alleged defamation
• Pakistan cricket board to sue banned bowler Akhtar for alleged defamation
• US officials say Fed acted to protect financial system in near-collapse of Bear Stearns
• Acquittal of German far-right leader overturned; retrial ordered
• Charge leaves Constellation Brands with 4Q loss, but adjusted results top Wall Street estimate
• Japan lifts ban on US beef imports from Smithfield plant
• Pakistan cricket board to sue banned bowler Akhtar for alleged defamation
• Pakistan cricket board to sue banned bowler Akhtar for alleged defamation
• Austrian ski jumper Martin Hoellwarth ends career, becomes head coach of Estonia
• Woman may need rabies shots after biting pit bull to save her dog
• US stocks fall after spike in jobless claims; markets awaits more testimony from Fed chairman
• European Internet startups vie for a moment in the spotlight in Amsterdam
• EU antitrust regulators approve Heineken share of Scottish & Newcastle takeover
• Ireland's likely next leader, Cowen, to plot succession strategy with departing Ahern
• Stocks fall after spike in jobless claims; markets await more testimony from Fed chairman
• Finnish paper maker UPM opens US$100 million labelstock plant in Illinois
• Stocks fall after spike in jobless claims; markets awaits more testimony from Fed chairman
• German wing of Texas oil co. Moncrief sues Gazprom over Russian gas field ownership
• South Africa in command after India is bowled out for record-breaking low of 76
• Croatian player dies from head injuries after hitting a wall adjacent to pitch
• Mino Auletta elected president of Court of Arbitration for Sport
• Oil prices retreat after overnight jump on drop in US gasoline stocks
• French mission to help ailing hostage Betancourt arrives in Colombia
• Trade group: Service sector contracts again in March, but performance a bit better than Feb.
• Bulgaria Socialists challenged over organized crime claim
• West Indies captain wins toss and elects to field in 2nd test against Sri Lanka
• Lloyd's insurance market 2007 pretax profit up 5 percent
• Manuel Almunia signs new long-term Arsenal contract
• BMW Sauber expected to emerge as challenger to McLaren and Ferrari at Bahrain GP
• Rioters to go on trial, Tibet reopens to tourists as China seeks to close book on unrest
• Kauto Star beaten again on opening day of National meet
• Bernanke, other government officials defend Bear Stearns rescue to protect US financial system
• British rights group hands Portugal findings about secret CIA flights in its airspace
• EU antitrust regulators approve Heineken share of Scottish & Newcastle takeover
• Sweden downgrades GDP forecast for 2008-2009 due to global financial turmoil
• Fernandez-Castano takes clubhouse lead in Portuguese Open
• Report: Russian authorities charge British investor with tax evasion
• Britain extends protection zone for bluetongue disease after new cases confirmed
• IMF says central bankers should reqact more aggressively to rapid movement in housing prices
• Alitalia unions open to resume talks for sale of struggling airline to Air France-KLM
• F1 teams question Mosley's position following sex scandal
• General Motors to begin testing lithium-ion batteries to be used in Volt
• IMF says central bankers should react more aggressively to rapid movement in housing prices
• Trade group: Service sector contracts again in March, but performance a bit better than Feb.
• Striker Adriano scores third Copa Libertadores goal; regaining top form in Brazil
• French mission to help ailing hostage Betancourt arrives in Colombia
• Measles outbreak in Salzburg spreads; some 180 cases reported
• Japan's Rei Kawakubo to design guest collection for Sweden's H&M
• Dell CEO says computer maker is committed to reducing costs
• US builders, mortgage companies get additions, subtractions in Senate housing deal
• EU court overturns decision to put Kurdish group on EU terror list
• 3 major record companies in online music venture with News Corp.'s MySpace
• IMF says central bankers should react more aggressively to rapid movement in housing prices
• French cycling federation urged ASO not to race Paris-Roubaix outside UCI rules
• Deadly strain of bird flu breaks out in South Korea for first time in more than a year
• Joke's on Bertie: Maybe YOU could be Ireland's next prime minister
• Ledley King to miss Tottenham's last 6 games to rest his knee
• Kauto Star beaten again on opening day of National meet
• Bliss
• National Palace Museum
• Taipei Fine Arts Museum
• What's On
• For the record
• Rocker Weiland fires back at Velvet Revolver
• Dion cancels concert in PRC, says sandstorms not to blame
• Movie scores and world tour keep award-winning composer busy
• 'Dancing With the Stars' secrets are revealed
• Hospital disciplines employees for accessing Fawcett's records
• Now Showing
• George Clooney sees career shift ahead
• Epic reflects cruelty of war
• Portman, Johansson duke it out in 'The Other Boleyn Girl'
• Nutrition Q&A:Testing your nutrition IQ
• Romantic meal that is also good for environment
• Almost perfect chocolate cake
• Magic of Lang Lang spreads to sneaker line
• What's wrong with being yellow?
• Artprice says Warhol exceeds Picasso as world's hottest artist
• Nowitzki guides Mavs to vital win
• Nadal and Jankovic advance at Key Biscayne
• Royals easily tame Tigers' powerful offense
• Wenger blames referee for draw with Liverpool
• Barack Obama battles to limit expectations in Pennsylvania
• Tibet ordered to ramp up propaganda against Dalai Lama
• In Brief
• Japan seeks to arrest U.S. sailor over murder
• Eighteen U.S. states sue EPA over greenhouse gas pollution
• Protest-hit Tibet tourist industry to reopen May 1
• Chinese activist Hu Jia jailed ahead of Olympics
• Israel levels Arab home in bid to ensure Jewish majority
• Martin Luther King's final campaign (Part 2)
• Ma must not put fantasy over reality
• Taipei shares close little changed
• Google to sell Performics service
• In Brief
• Dollar crawls higher ahead of U.S. jobs report
• Stocks decline following biggest rally in two weeks
• U.S. economy may slip into recession, says Bernanke
• Alleged kickbacks in CAL-Airbus deal
• Paulson calls for U.S.-China cooperation on energy conservation
• Toshiba's Westinghouse to build nuclear reactors
• U.S. credit crisis, rising inflation hang over ASEAN
• Driving dean hits students while drunk
• Minister becomes World Vision donor
• Taiwan continues to lead in TFT-LCD sector
• Yilan students to embark on dream trip to Singapore
• In Brief
• MOFA issues warning not to fall for Congolese consul imposter
• Sony high-tech fair opens at Taipei 101
• Ma takes same flight as convict
• Solons' best attendance said below 50 percent
• Zimbabwe opposition claims election win
• North Korea threatens to attack Seoul
• FSC approves Fubon's plan to buy stake of mainland bank
• Dalai Lama's US envoy says Tibet is "brutally occupied" by China
• Clinton tells Ellen DeGeneres she will ensure same-sex couples get treated fairly
• Cheers, jeers expected to greet Olympic torch in San Francisco
• Candidates mark the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death
• Court: Appeals court rejects class action for tobacco case
• French cycling federation urged ASO not to race Paris-Roubaix outside UCI rules
• Alitalia unions open to resume talks for sale of struggling airline to Air France-KLM
• Abuse, neglect seen in 30,000 US newborns, government reports; study first to focus on infants
• Verdict in trial of FIFA's former marketing partner set for July 2
• Egypt's opposition group backs textile strike, ratcheting up tensions ahead of local elections
• Bombardier reports annual profit of US$317M; revenue up 18 percent to US$17.5B
• FIFA appoints Hans Klaus as new director of communications
• Formula One teams back idea of a 20-race calendar
• '80s boy band New Kids on the Block to reunite
• Oil and gasoline futures gain on dollar weakness
• Stocks dip after spike in jobless claims; market listens to testimony from Fed chairman
• UN court acquits former Kosovo premier of war crimes, crimes against humanity
• Chelsea gives fans free tickets to rescheduled game at Everton
• ConocoPhillips sees refining margins squeezed in first quarter
• On-loan Zarate wants to make his loan move full-time at Birmingham
• Liberty Media increases stake in DirecTV satellite TV provider
• US dollar lower, gold up in European trading
• Clinton, Obama seek funding California, Obama gains 3 key endorsements
• London's FTSE 100 index closes down 24.6 points at 5,891.3
• 3 major record companies in joint venture with MySpace
• Argentine rocker Charly Garcia denies attacking 2 men with guitar
• European stocks down on worries about U.S. economy, financials and autos decline
• Airlines had slightly fewer delays in February after year-ago period was worst on record
• Venezuelan lawmakers give initial approval to new tax on foreign oil companies
• Boeing delivers 115 commercial jets in 1st-qtr, up 8 pct
• Brian Cowen on firm course to replace Ahern as leader of Ireland
• West Ham to play MLS All-Stars in Toronto on July 24
• Clinton, Obama seek funding California, Obama gains 3 key endorsements
• ABC News claims Massey CEO accosted and threatened producer, CEO says camera got too close