Internet advertising - halts key unit operations Reuters - 4 hours ago By Chris

Internet advertising - halts key unit operations Reuters - 4 hours ago By Chris

Refco halts key unit operations
Reuters - 4 hours ago By Chris Sanders. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Refco Inc., struggling to survive after its former chief executive was accused of hiding bad debts to dupe investors, on Thursday said a key unit no longer had enough

80-Plus Dead After Attacks by Islamic Militants
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago By David Holley, Times Staff Writer. MOSCOW � Islamic militants staged coordinated attacks on police and government buildings in Russia's North Caucasus region Thursday in a new wave of violence spilling

Astros Turn to Oswalt in Game 2 of NLCS
ABC News - 11 hours ago Houston Astros manager Phil Garner watches from the dugout during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall). ST.

A look at Social Democratic choices for Germany's new Cabinet
Hindu - 5 hours ago Berlin, Oct. 14 (AP): A glance at the eight people the Social Democrats chose on Thursday for ministerial posts in Germany's proposed coalition government led by conservative Chancellor-designate Angela Merkel.

Next Bond to be revealed, ending months of mystery
Reuters - 5 hours ago By Mike Collett-White. LONDON (Reuters) - The next man to play super spy James Bond is due to be revealed on Friday, and Englishman Daniel Craig is favorite to take over from Pierce Brosnan on Her Majesty's secret service.

Vote is critical turning point for Iraq
USA Today - 1 hour ago By Steven Komarow, USA TODAY. BAGHDAD � The vote on Saturday is simple: Iraqis decide whether to accept a new constitution that establishes a permanent government. By Karim Kadim, AP. But at stake are issues

Funeral held for Kenaan, investigation continues
Xinhua - 1 hour ago BEIJING, Oct. 14 -- The funeral for Syria's interior minister was held on Thursday, the same day government newspapers reported that a state investigation into his death had concluded he committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth.

Podcasters prepare to launch video era
Reuters.uk - 7 hours ago By Pascal Pinck. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Podcasting is on the verge of setting off a video revolution and users of Apple Computer Inc.'s new video iPod can expect a deluge of outspoken commentary, religious sermons and pornography.