U.S. and European leaders pledged on Wednesday to work together to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons, presenting a united front after months of bitter acrimony over Iraq.

Bush said U.S. and European Union leaders, at an annual Washington summit, agreed on the need to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.


He left the army for Syria where he received religious training.

He moved to Syria, where he underwent further religious training in traditional Islamic beliefs.


The meeting was scheduled to end Wednesday night, with attendees approving resolutions that express the denomination's view on issues but that are not binding on churches.

On Wednesday, attendees will vote on resolutions that express the Southern Baptist view on issues, but are not binding on individual churches.


But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups tagged the state as deficient under the federal No Child Left Behind act.

But the inadequate performance of students in various subgroups, such as race, pushed the state onto the needs-improvement list under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.


This led to the recovery of the 270-kilogram Cancuen altar, announced on Wednesday by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society.

This led last month to the recovery of the 600-pound Cancun altar, Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the National Geographic Society announced Wednesday.


In a not-too-subtle swipe at Dean, he predicted Americans would not elect a Democrat "who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."

They will not elect as president a Democrat who sounds an uncertain trumpet in these dangerous times."


The report forecasts there will be 71,079 hot spots worldwide this year, up from just 14,752 in 2002 and 1,214 in 2001.

The report also claims that there will be up to 9.3 million visitors to hot spots this year, up again from the meagre 2.5 million in 2002.


A new study, conducted in Europe, found the medicine worked just as well as an earlier disputed study, sponsored by ImClone Systems, said it did.

Doctors concluded Erbitux, the cancer drug that enmeshed ImClone Systems in an insider trading scandal, worked just as well as an earlier company-sponsored study said it did.


Her lawyer Donald Levine told The Telegraph she had been offered $US250,000 to tell her story exclusively to Australian TV.

Mr Levine said she had been offered $400,000 to tell her story to an Australian TV network.


Perry has called lawmakers into two special sessions to address congressional redistricting.

Perry has since called two special legislative sessions to try force the redistricting plan through.


AirTran officials and a Boeing official declined to comment yesterday.

Trish York, a spokeswoman for Boeing, declined to comment on the deal.


The lawsuit names Shelley, a Democrat, and registrars in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

The lawsuit named Secretary of State Kevin Shelley, a Democrat, and the registrars of voters in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.


Negotiators said Friday they made good progress during their latest round of talks on creating a Central American Free Trade Agreement.

Negotiators said Friday they made progress during their latest round of free-trade negotiations between the United States and five Central American countries this week in Houston.


"It's very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan," where there is a lack of expertise, says one banker.

"It is very difficult to do large syndicated loans in Japan," says one banker.


The case comes out of Illinois and involves a for-profit company called Telemarketing Associates Inc.

The case decided Monday centered around an Illinois fund-raiser, Telemarketing Associates.


He urged Congress to "send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law."

"I urge Congress to quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as possible so that I can sign it into law," he said.


Mr. Pingeon is director of litigation for Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, a prisoners' rights group.

Pingeon said an attorney for his organization, Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services, interviewed Assan Tuesday.


Yee is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Yee grew up in the United States and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.


"PNC regrets its involvement" in the deals, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Rohr said in a statement.

James Rohr, chairman and chief executive officer, said PNC regretted the incident.


CCAG supported Bill Curry, Rowland's opponent in the 2002 gubernatorial election.

Mr. Swan's group supported the governor's Democratic opponent, Bill Curry, in the 2002 election.


They later fell out and have backed a series of rival Congolese militias in recent years.

The two invading countries later fell out, and have since backed rival factions.


Another said its members would continue to call the more than 50 million phone numbers on the Federal Trade Commission's list.

Meantime, the Direct Marketing Association said its members should not call the nearly 51 million numbers on the list.


Veteran entertainer Bob Hope celebrates his 100th birthday - and many years in showbusiness - on Thursday.

Hollywood and the world are gearing up to celebrate legendary entertainer Bob Hope's 100th birthday on Thursday.


Declining issues outnumbered advancers nearly 2 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Advancers outnumbered decliners by nearly 8 to 3 on the NYSE and more than 11 to 5 on Nasdaq.


A floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres, the ship took about five years to build.

The Reagan, a floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres, is the ninth Nimitz-class carrier to be built at the Newport News shipyard.


Im very proud of the citizens of this state, said Gov. John Baldacci, a casino foe.

"I´m very proud of the citizens of this state," Gov. John Baldacci said after votes from Tuesday´s referendum were counted.


An injured woman co-worker also was hospitalized and was listed in good condition.

A woman was listed in good condition at Memorial's HealthPark campus, he said.


The shooting victim was taken to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later died, the police said.

The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.


They reported symptoms of fever, headache, rash and muscle aches.

Symptoms include a stiff neck, fever, headache and sensitivity to light.


"We've become like total strangers," Klein quotes him as saying.

"We've become like total strangers," John told a pal two days before his death.


Davey graduated Saturday from Northwest College, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, with a bachelor of arts degree in religion and philosophy.

Davey started attending Northwest College, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, in 1999 with plans to become a minister.


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC fell 23.54 points, or 1.42 percent, to 1,630.08.

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60.


"It was a final test before delivering the missile to the armed forces.

State radio said it was the last test before the missile was delivered to the armed forces.


"Your withdrawal from our country is inevitable, whether it happens today or tomorrow, and tomorrow will come soon."

"Your withdrawal from our country is inevitable, whether it happens today or tomorrow," added the voice, which signed off giving the date as "mid-September."


According to a news release sent by the Terry Schindler-Schiavo Foundation, Florida Speaker Johnnie Byrd will introduce "Terri's Bill" during the special session Monday.

Florida's Speaker of the House Johnnie Byrd, is expected to introduce ''Terri's Bill'' during a one-day special session of the state legislature being held today in Tallahassee.


Also, businesses throughout Utah are volunteering to display Amber alerts on their signs.

Other businesses are volunteering to put the alerts on their electronic signs and billboards.


Thanks to the euro's rise against the Japanese currency, the dollar was at 117.24 yen, well above the overnight 10-month low of 116 yen.

The euro's rise against the yen and speculation of Japanese intervention helped the dollar firm to 117.25 yen , well above a 10-month low of 116 yen hit on Thursday.


Russian stocks fell after the arrest last Saturday of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, chief executive of Yukos Oil, on charges of fraud and tax evasion.

The weekend arrest of Russia's richest man, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, chief executive of oil major YUKOS, on charges of fraud and tax evasion unnerved financial markets.


For the year, it expects sales of $94 million and a profit of 26 cents a share from continuing operations.

This is an increase from the $22.5 million and 5 cents a share previously forecast.


After Hughes refused to rehire Hernandez, he complained to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Hernandez filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint and sued.


Dewhurst's proposal calls for an abrupt end to the controversial "Robin Hood" plan for school finance.

The committee would propose a replacement for the "Robin Hood" school finance system.


Other countries and private creditors are owed at least $80 billion in addition.

Other countries are owed at least $US80 billion ($108.52 billion).


Telemarketers who call numbers on the list after Oct. 1 could face fines of up to $11,000 per call.

Under the law, telemarketers who call numbers on the list can be fined up to $11,000 for each violation.


He explained that he found Antetonitrus when he came to Wits in 2001 as a post-doctoral research assistant at England's University of Bristol.

He explained that he found antetonitrus when he came to Wits in 2001 while a post-doctoral research assistant at Bristol University in Britain.


Air Canada, the largest airline in Canada and No. 11 in the world, has been under court protection from creditors since April 1.

The No. 11 airline in the world, Air Canada has been under court protection from creditors since April 1.


The jury also found Gonzales guilty of using excessive force by dousing Olvera-Carrera with pepper spray.

Gonzales was found guilty of using excessive force by spraying Olvera with pepper spray.


The bodies of some of the dead, pulled out from under the train, were laid out beside the tracks while emergency services brought in wooden coffins.

The bodies of many of the dead, pulled from under the partially derailed train, were laid out by the tracks awaiting identification.


Garner said the self-proclaimed mayor of Baghdad, Mohammed Mohsen al-Zubaidi, was released after two days in coalition custody.

Garner said self-proclaimed Baghdad mayor Mohammed Mohsen Zubaidi was released 48 hours after his detention in late April.


"Enron company executives engaged in widespread and pervasive fraud," prosecutor Samuel Buell told the Associated Press.

"Enron company executives engaged in widespread and pervasive fraud to manipulate the company's earnings results," Buell said.


Customers that pay the $1,219 entrance fee get SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses.

Retail pricing for SMS 2003 with 10 device client access licenses is $1,219.


Results of the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey released yesterday by Statistics Canada suggest living standards have improved but still lag for those off reserves.

The 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey released Wednesday by Statistics Canada says living standards have improved but still lag for the Inuit and those who leave their often impoverished reserves.


"The recent turnaround in the stock market and an easing in unemployment claims should keep consumer expectations at current levels and may signal more favorable economic times ahead."

The recent turnaround in the stock market and an easing in unemployment claims "may signal more favorable economic times ahead," she said.


While the day's trading was lackluster, the Standard & Poor's 500 index was preparing to close out its best three-month period since the fourth quarter of 1998.

The Standard & Poor's 500 stock index ended the quarter up 120 points, a gain of 14 percent, the best performance for that broad market benchmark since 1998.


ONA explicitly stated that it did not receive intelligence material indicating that Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist network was planning to mount an operation in Bali.

"But at no stage did ONA receive intelligence material indicating that Jemaah Islamiyah was planning to mount an operation in Bali."


Those reports were denied by the interior minister, Prince Nayef.

However, the Saudi interior minister, Prince Nayef, denied the reports.


Bryant previously said that hike had a greater impact on demand than officials expected.

Chief financial officer Andy Bryant has said that hike had a greater affect volume than officials expected.


Judge Leroy Millette Jr. can reduce the punishment to life in prison without parole when Muhammad is formally sentenced Feb. 12, but Virginia judges rarely take such action.

Though the judge can reduce the punishment to life in prison without parole, experts say Virginia judges rarely take that opportunity.


A spokeswoman at Strong Memorial Hospital said Doud was in satisfactory condition Tuesday night.

A spokesman at Strong Memorial Hospital said Doud was under evaluation Tuesday evening in the emergency room.


Ray Brent Marsh, 29, faces multiple counts of burial service fraud, making false statements, abuse of a dead body and theft.

Ray Brent Marsh, 29, also faces charges of abuse of a body, and theft.


After that, college President Paul Pribbenow told him to wrap up his speech.

After Hedges' microphone was unplugged for a second time, Pribbenow told him to wrap up his speech.


For the 12-month period ending June 30, high-speed lines installed in homes and businesses increased by 45 percent.

For the full year period ending June 30, 2003, high-speed lines increased by 45 percent.


Ricky Clemons' brief, troubled Missouri basketball career is over.

Missouri kicked Ricky Clemons off its team, ending his troubled career there.


US military officials say rotor wash from the helicopter might have blown down the banner.

US officials said downward "rotor wash" generated by the hovering helicopter stripped the flag from the tower.


The settlement taking effect this week was reached less than two months after O'Malley took the helm of the nation's fourth-largest archdiocese.

The $85 million agreement was reached in September, less than two months after Archbishop Sean O'Malley took over as leader of the nation's fourth-largest diocese.


The U.S. Capitol was evacuated yesterday after authorities detected a possibly hazardous material in the basement of the Senate wing, Capitol Police said.

U.S. Capitol Police evacuated the Capitol yesterday after a sensor detected a possible biohazard in the Senate wing, but authorities later said it was a false alarm.


The former president also gave numerous speeches in 2002 without compensation, said his spokesman Jim Kennedy.

His spokesman Jim Kennedy said the former president also gave more than 70 speeches in 2002 without compensation.


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points, or 0 percent, at 971.52.

Standard & Poor's 500 stock index futures for June were down 2.60 points at 965.70, while Nasdaq futures were down 7.50 points at 1,183.50.


Dubbed Project Mad Hatter, the Linux-based desktop is being promoted by Sun as a more secure and less expensive alternative to Windows.

Designed to compete with Microsoft Corp., Project Mad Hatter is being positioned by Sun as a cheaper, secure alternative desktop operating system to Microsoft's various desktop offerings.


A key figure in former state Treasurer Paul Silvester's bribery scheme was accused Wednesday of changing his story about Silvester's alleged corrupt dealings with a Boston investment firm.

A key player in former state Treasurer Paul Silvester's corruption scheme testified on Tuesday about kickbacks and bribes Silvester traded for state business.


"The mission of the CAPPS II system has been and always will be aviation security," said the administration, part of the Homeland Security Department.

"The mission of the CAPPS II system has been and always will be aviation security," they said.


Hovan did not speak, but his lawyer, John Speranza, said his client "did not wake up that day" intending to hurt anyone.

Hovan "did not wake up that day" intending to hurt anyone, defense attorney John Speranza said.


"We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment," Daschle wrote.

"We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight," Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president.


Yahoo accounts for 159,354 of the BSD sites, with 152,054 from NTT/Verio and 129,378 from Infospace, the survey found.

Another 152,054 are from IP services company NTT/Verio, and 129,378 from InfoSpace, the survey found.


In the latest top-level shuffle at CNN, Teya Ryan is leaving her post as general manager of U.S. programming, the network announced.

In CNN's latest move to rejuvenate ratings, the network has ousted Teya Ryan, general manager of U.S. programming.


He is suspected of being a key figure in Jemaah Islamiyah, the al-Qa'eda-linked terror group which has been blamed for the bombings.

Samudra, 32, is suspected of being a key figure in the al-Qaida-linked terror group Jemaah Islamiyah, which has been blamed for carrying out the bombings.


About 100 firefighters are in the bosque today, Albuquerque Fire Chief Robert Ortega said.

"We were seconds away from having that happen," Albuquerque Fire Chief Robert Ortega said.


"The issue has been resolved," Marlins President David Samson said through a club spokesman.

The Marlins only said: "The issue has been resolved."


China's Health Ministry said five more people had died of Sars and a further 159 were infected.

On Monday, China said nine more people had died from SARS and that 160 more were infected with the virus.


Shares of McDonald's rose $1.83, or 8.3 percent, to close at the day's high of $23.89.

McDonald's shares rose $1.83 to close Friday at $23.89 on the New York Stock Exchange.


He said the FDA was hoping Congress and the courts would bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers.

He said FDA hopes Congress and the courts will bring clarity to the situation and some financial relief to consumers — perhaps before the 2004 elections.


Ernst & Young admitted no wrongdoing with the settlement.

Ernst & Young spokesman Kenneth Kerrigan said the firm admits no wrongdoing.


The witness, a 27-year-old Kosovan parking attendant with criminal convictions for dishonesty, was paid 10,000 by the News of the World.

The witness was a 27-year-old Kosovan parking attendant, who was paid by the News of the World, the court heard.


The differences between Grassley and Thomas on energy and Medicare have become so pointed that other members say their angry personal relationship is embarrassing the party.

Their differences on energy and Medicare have become so pointed other members say it is embarrassing to the party.


He wounded a security guard and then fled, stabbing two passersby as he ran off along the promenade.

He then stabbed two passersby as he fled along a promenade by the Mediterranean Sea.


He and his colleagues attributed some of the communication gap to doctors feeling pressed for time.

He attributed some of the communication gap to doctors feeling pressed for time; patients cited discomfort discussing financial issues.


State police said as many as 30 workers were trapped immediately after the garage collapsed.

As many as 30 people were believed to be trapped inside initially, the state police said.


OS ANGELES - ''The Hulk'' was a monster at the box office in its debut weekend, taking in a June opening record of $62.6 million.

"The Hulk" took in $62.6 million at the box office, a monster opening and a new June record.


Congratulations on being named Time magazine's Person of the Year.

Time magazine named the American soldier its Person of the Year for 2003.


The indictment said he attended important meetings to plan the attacks, recruited fellow bombers and coordinated the operation.

Samudra not present in Bangkok, the indictment said, but attended a series of meetings before the attacks, recruiting fellow bombers and coordinating the operation.


It will also give Microsoft an opportunity to comment on remedies proposed by the Commission.

Among other things, Microsoft is to comment on proposed remedies in its response.


Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners premiums might finally be getting relief.

Relief is in sight for Texans saddled with skyrocketing homeowners insurance premiums.


Six Democrats are vying to succeed Jacques and have qualified for the Feb. 3 primary ballot.

Six Democrats and two Republicans are running for her seat and have qualified for the Feb. 3 primary ballot.


Halliburton on Tuesday reiterated its contention that KBR had "delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value, the best price and the best terms".

"We believe KBR delivered fuel to Iraq at the best value, the best price and the best terms," Halliburton spokeswoman Wendy Hall said.


Elecia Battle, of Cleveland, told police she dropped her purse as she left the Quick Shop Food Mart last week after buying the ticket.

Elecia Battle dropped her purse after buying the Mega Millions Lottery ticket last week and believes the ticket blew away.


Customers include Mitsubishi, Siemens, DBTel, Dell, HP, Palm, Philips, Sharp, and Sony.

MediaQ's customers include major handheld makers Mitsubishi, Siemens, Palm, Sharp, Philips, Dell and Sony.


The Cleveland Cavaliers won the right to draft James by winning the NBA's annual lottery Thursday night.

Such was the case Thursday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers won the "LeBron James Lottery," otherwise known as the NBA draft lottery.


Among the workers, the researchers found short workers had worse hearing than expected for their age.

"Short workers had worse hearing than expected by age -- three times more often than taller workers," writes Barrenas.


Mr Colpin did not specify whether it was this system that was at the centre of the investigation.

Neither OLAF nor the Belgian prosecutors have specified if it was this system that was at the centre of the investigation.


Until now, sales of the entertainment-oriented PCs have been limited to the United States, Canada and Korea.

The computers are currently sold in Canada, the United States, and Korea.


Ballmer has been vocal in the past warning that Linux is a threat to Microsoft.

In the memo, Ballmer reiterated the open-source threat to Microsoft.


The broad Standard & Poor's 500-stock index was up 4.83 points or 0.49 per cent to 980.76.

Standard & Poor's 500 stock index futures declined 4.40 points to 983.50, while Nasdaq futures fell 6.5 points to 1,206.50.


Talabani told him the Governing Council would "need UN assistance and advice in implementing the new decisions which have been taken."

Talabani told him Iraqi leaders would "need U.N. assistance and advice in implementing the new decisions which have been taken" on organising an interim Iraqi government by June.


Stanford (46-15) plays South Carolina (44-20) today in a first-round game at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Neb.

Stanford (46-15) plays South Carolina (44-20) on Friday in the opening game of the double-elimination tournament.


The same survey a month ago had Street leading Katz 42 percent to 34 percent, with 21 percent undecided.

One month ago in the same poll, Katz was leading 46 to 40 percent.


The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> advanced 11 points, or 1.25 percent, to 931.

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index gained 10.89, or 1.2 percent, to 931.12 as of 12:01 p.m. in New York.


But they don’t realize that until it’s too late (of course) because they’re potential victims in a horror movie.

But they don't realize that until it's too late (of course) because they're potential victims.


Arthur Benson, attorney for the case's plaintiff schoolchildren, said he will appeal.

An attorney for plaintiff schoolchildren said he plans to appeal.


The euro has slipped nearly four percent since matching a record peak of around $1.1935 only last week and hitting an all-time high of 140.90 yen in late May.

The euro has slipped as much as four cents since matching a record peak near $1.1935 last week and hitting a record high of 140.90 yen in late May.


Pennsylvania, which has the most aggressive treatment program, is treating 548 of 8,030 inmates.

Texas, which has more than three times Michigan's inmate population, is treating 328 of its 16,298 infected inmates.


The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91 to end at its highest level for 12 months.

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> climbed 19.11 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,615.02.


With the Expose feature, all open windows shrink to fit on the screen but are still clear enough to identify.

With the Expose (ex-poh-SAY) feature, all the open windows on the desktop immediately shrink to fit on the screen but are still clear enough to identify.


Instead, prosecutors dismissed charges and Rucker left the courtroom a free man.

Instead he left the courtroom a free man after authorities dismissed criminal charges.


"This case was both mentally challenging and emotionally exhausting," said the foreman, Jim Wolfcale, a 41-year-old minister.

Jim Wolfcale, the jury foreman and a minister, said, "This case was both mentally challenging and emotionally exhausting."


He arrives later this week on the first state visit by a US President.

Mr Bush arrives on Tuesday on the first state visit by an American President.


The deal, approved by both companies' board of directors, is expected to be completed in the third quarter of Nvidia's fiscal third quarter.

The acquisition has been approved by both companies' board of directors and is expected to close in the third quarter this year.


The volatile mix could drag the session beyond the four days allotted by Bush, said Senate President Jim King.

The Senate might support capping noneconomic damages beyond the $250,000 Gov. Jeb Bush proposes, said Senate President Jim King.


More than 100 police officers were involved in the busts that were the culmination of a two-year operation investigating the cocaine importing and money laundering gang.

More than 100 officers launched the London raids in the final phase of a two-year operation investigating a cocaine and money laundering ring.


Stripping out the extraordinary items, fourth-quarter earnings were 64 cents a share compared to 25 cents a share in the prior year.

Earnings were 59 cents a share for the three months ended May 25 compared with 15 cents a share a year earlier.


But at age 15, she had reached 260 pounds and a difficult decision: It was time to try surgery.

But at the age of 15, she weighed a whopping 117kg and came to a difficult decision: it was time to try surgery.


"If we could do that throughout the world, we could end terrorism," he said.

This is a hospital that treats everybody as people, and if we could do that throughout the world, we could end terrorism."


If it's a Bill Gates Comdex keynote, it must be time for new Tablet PCs.

If it's the Sunday night before Comdex, it must be time for yet another Bill Gates keynote.


According to reports, Knight allegedly punched a parking attendant outside a Los Angeles nightclub.

He was arrested last week for allegedly punching a parking attendant outside a nightclub in LA.


Among those waiting a turn was Jodie Singer, a sixth-grader from Washington, D.C.

Jodie Singer, a sixth-grader from Washington, D.C., anxiously awaited her turn at the microphone.


But the cancer society said its study had been misused.

The American Cancer Society and several scientists said the study was flawed in several ways.


Both are being held in the Armstrong County Jail.

Tatar was being held without bail in Armstrong County Prison today.


A few miles further east is Tehuacan, where corn may first have been domesticated 4,000 years ago.

A few miles west are the pyramids of Teotihuacan, where corn may first have been domesticated 4,000 years ago.


The confusion capped a tumultuous week for the list, which is intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketing calls.

The free service was originally intended to block about 80 percent of telemarketer calls.


"Our strong preference is to achieve a financial restructuring out of court, and we remain hopeful we can do so," chief executive Marce Fuller said.

"Our strong preference is to achieve a financial restructuring out of court," Mirant CEO Marce Fuller said in a prepared statement early Friday.


Named in the complaint were former chief executive officers Paul A. Allaire and G. Richard Thoman and former CFO Barry D. Romeril.

The executives fined included former Chief Executives Paul A. Allaire and G. Richard Thoman as well as former Chief Financial Officer Barry Romeril.


Chera Larkins, 32, of Manhattan, charged with three sham marriages, is also charged with perjury and filing a false instrument.

Chera Larkins, 32, of Manhattan, charged with perjury and filing a false instrument in three marriage applications.


It estimated on Thursday it has a 51 percent market share in Europe.

Boston Scientific said it has gained 51 percent of the coated-stent market in Europe.


The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Tuesday where Donaldson is scheduled to testify on hedge and mutual funds.

The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Tuesday, when Donaldson will be questioned about hedge and mutual funds.


The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 0.11 percent, or 1.78 points, at 1,594.13.

The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points, or 0 percent, at 971.52.


Mr Morse is charged with assault and Mr Darvish is charged with filing a false report.

His partner Bijan Darvish is charged with filing a false police report.


The third appointment was to a new job, executive vice president and chief staff officer.

Bruce N. Hawthorne, 53, was named executive vice president and chief staff officer.


Analysts had been expecting a net loss of 54 cents a share, according to Thomson First Call.

Analysts had forecast second quarter sales of $614 million, according to the Thomson First Call Web site.


The district also sent letters yesterday informing parents of the situation.

Parents received letters informing them of the possible contamination yesterday.


Richard Grasso quit as chairman last week after losing the support of his board amid public furor over his $140 million pay package.

Grasso quit last week in the wake of a firestorm of criticism over his $140 million compensation package.


The new servers will run either Linux or the x86 version of Solaris, he said.

The servers can run Solaris x86 operating system or the standard Linux operating system.


Sliding down the ice, Moriarty and Carella hit the spongy, rocky floor of the river and immediately felt the pull.

Sliding down the embankment, the two rescuers hit the spongy, rocky floor of the river and immediately felt the pull.


Cadbury Schweppes plc plans to cut 5500 jobs and shut factories after a 4.9 billion ($A11.9 billion) acquisition spree over the past three years inflated costs.

Cadbury Schweppes has unveiled plans to slash 5,500 jobs and 20 percent of its factories over four years to cut costs brought about by an acquisition spree.


Mr. Sweeney outlined plans for the campaign in a speech last night in Philadelphia at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association.

Sweeney was to outline plans for the campaign in a speech on Saturday night at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association.


It seemed like an isolated incident," said Ariel Dean of Washington D.C., who earned a degree in political science.

It seemed like an isolated incident,'' said graduate Ariel Dean of Washington, D.C.


The jury awarded TVT about $23 million in compensatory damages and roughly $108 million in punitive damages.

TVT Records sought $360 million in punitive damages and $30 million in compensatory damages, officials said.


TVT Records sought $360 million in punitive damages and $30 million in compensatory damages, officials said.

The damages included $24 million in compensatory damages and $52 million in punitive damages for IDJ.


The two Democrats on the five-member FCC panel held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell.

The two Democrats on the five-member FCC held a news conference to sway opinion against Powell and the panel's two other Republicans.


Unit volumes also set a record as notebooks accounted for more than 40 percent of sales.

In May 2002, LCDs accounted for only 22 percent of monitor sales.


Besides battling its sales slump, Siebel also has been sparring with some investors upset about huge stock option windfalls company managers have pocketed.

Besides a sales slump, Siebel is sparring with some shareholders over management stock option windfalls.


Stanford (51-17) and Rice (57-12) will play for the national championship tonight.

Rice (57-12) and Stanford (51-17) will meet in a winner-take-all matchup at 6:05 p.m. Monday.


A 32-count indictment "strikes at one of the very top targets in the drug trafficking world," U.S. Attorney Marcos Jimenez said.

The newly unsealed 32-count indictment alleges money laundering and conspiracy and "strikes at one of the very top targets in the drug-trafficking world," Jiménez said.


A soldier was killed Monday and another wounded when their convoy was ambushed in northern Iraq.

On Sunday, a U.S. soldier was killed and another injured when a munitions dump they were guarding exploded in southern Iraq.


A cost analysis is under way, said Michael Rebell, CFE's executive director.

"We're not looking for a Robin Hood remedy," said Michael Rebell, the campaign's executive director.


I was going to the court believing I could do this, only if I played my best tennis.

"I was believing that I was confident I could do this, but only in the case I would play my best tennis.


Dotson told FBI agents that he shot Dennehy after the player tried to shoot him, according to the arrest warrant affidavit.

Dotson was arrested July 21 after telling FBI agents he shot Dennehy when Dennehy tried to shoot him, according to the arrest warrant affidavit.


Dogs, he said, are second only to humans in the thoroughness of medical understanding and research.

He said that dogs are second only to humans in terms of being the subject of medical research.


The stock rose $2.11, or about 11 percent, to close on Friday at $21.51 on the New York Stock Exchange.

PG&E Corp. shares jumped $1.63 or 8 percent to $21.03 on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday.


Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three in the ninth and allowed only an infield single by Greg Norton.

Closer Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three of the four batters he faced in the ninth.


Blair's government included the charge that Saddam sought uranium from Niger in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for military action.

Britain included the accusation in a September 2002 dossier setting out the case for war in Iraq.


Not counting energy prices, wholesale prices were down 0.9 percent.

Energy prices dropped by 8.6 percent, the biggest decline since July 1986.


The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off as early as tomorrow or as late as Friday from the Jiuquan launching site in the Gobi Desert.

The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off between next Wednesday and Friday from a launching site in the Gobi Desert.


Hong Kong was flat, Australia , Singapore and South Korea lost 0.2-0.4 percent.

Australia was flat, Singapore was down 0.3 percent by midday and South Korea added 0.2 percent.


SUVs parked on residential streets in Monrovia were tagged with "ELF" and other slogans, and another was set ablaze in front of a house, Sgt. Tom Wright said.

Several SUVs parked on residential streets in Monrovia were tagged with ``ELF'' and other slogans, said Sgt. Tom Wright.


At least 11 more cases in Indiana and three in Illinois are suspected.

There’s also at least three suspected cases in Illinois and 11 in Indiana.


The pill, which they call the "polypill," would contain aspirin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, three blood pressure-lowering drugs at half the standard dose and folic acid.

The ingredients of such a polypill would contain aspirin, a cholesterol-lowering statin, three blood pressure-lowering agents in half dose, and folic acid.


"They drive around in their cars, while people are being killed 500 metres away," he said on Sunday.

"What they are doing right now is they drive around in their cars, while people are being killed 500 metres away.


At Tuesday's arraignment hearing, Marsh pleaded not guilty to 122 counts of burial service fraud and 47 counts of making false statements.

At the hearing he pleaded not guilty to the burial service fraud and false statements charges.


Still, revenues from the extra premiums would not be huge.

How would the extra premiums be collected?


Semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said yesterday that its second-quarter profits doubled from a year ago as stronger-than-expected demand for computer microprocessors offset the weakness of its communications chip business.

Intel Corp.'s second-quarter profits doubled and revenues grew 8 percent from a year ago as the chip-making giant reported stronger-than-expected demand for personal computer microprocessors.


Schroeder cancelled his Italian holiday after Stefani refused to apologise for the slurs, which came after Berlusconi compared a German politician to a Nazi concentration camp guard.

Stefani's remarks further stoked tension after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi last week compared a German member of the European Parliament to a Nazi concentration camp guard.


Dell's OpenManage software includes Dell Update Packages with SMS to help automate the management of server hardware, applications and operating systems patches with a single tool.

The update packages help "automate the management of server hardware, applications and operating systems patches using one tool," which is unpleasantly vague.


He'll be swept over any minute or just die of the cold, Moriarty thought.

From the top of the embankment, Moriarty thought, "He'll be swept over any minute or just die of the cold."


LURD's Ja'neh also called for an interim government and the deployment of a U.S.-led Western peacekeeping force.

The rebels are also calling for the deployment of a U.S.-led peacekeeping force.


KEDO Spokesman, Roland Tricot said: "The executive board decided to refer this question to capitals.

"The executive board decided to refer this to the capitals," the Korean Energy Development Organization said.


Benchmark Treasury 10-year notes gained 17/32, yielding 4.015 percent.

The benchmark 10-year note was recently down 17/32, to yield 4.067 percent.


Prosecutors did an about-face in May and asked that the autopsy reports be unsealed after portions of Conner Peterson's autopsy report favorable to the defense were leaked to the media.

They asked that the autopsy reports be unsealed after portions of the autopsy report on Peterson's unborn son that were favorable to the defense were leaked to the media.


Volume was moderate at 827.68 million shares, up from 798.95 million at the same point Tuesday.

Volume came to 439.66 million shares, below 450.39 million at the same point Wednesday.


Penn Traffic's stock closed at 36 cents per share on Wednesday on Nasdaq, up two cents.

Penn Traffic stock closed Wednesday at 36 cents, up 2 cents, or 6.2 percent, from Tuesday's close.


Hotly contested legislation that would change the state's takeover law and help a Michigan-based development company fend off a takeover cleared the state Senate on Thursday.

Legislation that would change state takeover law and help Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Centers Inc. fend off a $1-billion takeover won committee approval Tuesday.


However, other unions including the powerful CGT remained opposed to the reform and demanded the government begin fresh negotiations with them.

The powerful CGT and other unions remained opposed to the plans, however, and demanded the government renegotiate the reform with them.


The family owns Cheetahs strip clubs here and in Las Vegas.

The searches were conducted simultaneously with raids on strip clubs in San Diego and Las Vegas.


The new bill would have Medicare cover 95 percent of drug costs over $5,100.

Above that, seniors would be responsible for 100 percent of drug costs until the out-of-pocket total reaches $3,600.


Several thousand 3rd Infantry troops, including the 3rd Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Benning in Columbus, began returning last week.

A few thousand troops, most from the division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Benning in Columbus, began returning last week, with flights continuing through Friday.


Prairie dogs sold as exotic pets are believed to have been infected in an Illinois pet shop by a Gambian giant rat imported from Africa.

Prairie dogs are believed to have become infected in a pet shop through a Gambian rat imported from Africa.


The defense cannot appeal Roush's ruling until after the trial.

Defense lawyers cannot appeal the ruling until after trial, in the appellate courts.


The committee was appointed by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld under orders from Congress.

The public hearing is the second for the panel created by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld under pressure from Congress.


Former Indiana Rep. Frank McCloskey, 64, died Sunday in Bloomington after a battle with bladder cancer.

McCloskey died Sunday afternoon in his home after a year-long battle with bladder cancer.


Hospitals and the Red Cross appealed to blood donors yesterday.

The Connecticut Hospital Association joined the Red Cross Monday in calling for more blood donors.


mexico wishes to guarantee citizens' safety.


spain currently holds the rotating presidency of the osce.

spain currently holds the osce's presidency.


gorgich and pashtoon were executed in prison.

gorgich and pashtoon were executed for trafficking heroin in sistan-baluchestan province.


safe bourada was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

djamel badaoui was sentenced to five years.


santos stated the radioactive material was the primary basis for generating crude weapons of mass destruction and terrorism.

uranium is a radioactive material which is the primary basis for generating dirty weapons of mass destruction and terrorism.


fulvio berghella stated that the digital worm named sq hell was particularly virulent and replicated itself at the rate of 8000 times an hour.

fulvio berghella stated that the digital worm named sq hell has a very high capacity to replicate itself and the digital worm named sq hell is slowing down the poste italiane computer network and making some computers inoperable.


ingo kober stated there is larger interest in intellectual property rights now than 20 or 30 years ago.

ingo kober stated that some nations had stronger intellectual property rights than others.


investigators claim the british company was a cia cover.

russian investigators stated that the british company was a cia cover.


russia and nato member countries will hold meetings this fall on the conventional forces in europe treaty (cfe).

russian parliament voted unanimously to suspend russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe (cfe) treaty.


the united states government and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended treaty until officials in moscow withdraw troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia.

the united states and other nato members have refused ratify the amended treaty until russia completely withdraws from moldova and georgia.


russia would not immediately increase military strength along russian borders.

russia would not hesitate to increase military strength along russian borders if the need arises.


the center will be operational in august 2008.


brazilian police surrounding slums north of rio de janeiro to rid them of violent drug traffickers.

the police officers surrounded the slums north of rio de janeiro to rid them of violent drug traffickers and seize weapons and drugs.


the second proposal was that regional and international non-proliferation issues should be addressed through dialogue and negotiations.


bombing occurred in afghanistan as attacks by anti-government insurgents increase in recent days.

a bombing occurred in afghanistan but police have not yet stated who is responsible.


georgian government websites are under intense cyber attack following russian military strikes against georgia late last week.

the cyber attacks follow russian military strikes launched against georgia late last week.


switzerland's trade and diplomatic relations with iran have been criticized in recent months after foreign minister micheline calmy-rey traveled to tehran in march 2008 to sign a deal with iran's state gas firm.

switzerland's trade and diplomatic relations with the islamic republic have been criticized in recent months after foreign minister micheline calmy-rey traveled to tehran in march 2008 to sign a gas deal.


the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of military aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe.

the conventional forces in europe treaty was signed by russian and nato members in 1990.


the african union has proposed a peacekeeping mission to help somalia's struggling transitional government stabilize somalia.

the african union has proposed a peacekeeping mission to aid the struggling transitional government in stabilizing somalia, particularly after the withdrawal of ethiopian forces.


reports state that the syrian government was concealing a nuclear facility at the attacked site.

u.n. experts have begun analyzing reports that state the syrian government was concealing a nuclear facility at the attacked site.


national, regional and international efforts to end the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.

the global community must cooperate to end illicit trade of small arms and light weapons.


religious extremism continues in pakistan despite the banning of militant groups.

religious extremism continues in pakistan despite the banning of militant groups by the pakistani government.


russian officials have called for a conference on the conventional forces in europe treaty to discuss ratification of the amended treaty.

antonov spoke the day before a conference on the conventional forces in europe treaty.


russian president putin signs decree suspending russia's application of european arms control treaty.

president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty.


alto huallaga is located northeast of the capital lima.

puerto cabezas is located 557 km northeast of managua, nicaragua.


nato regrets russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe.

russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe is a step in the wrong direction.


human rights violations in myanmar include summary executions, torture and the recruitment of child soldiers.

these human rights violations include summary executions, torture and the recruitment of child


general nikolai n. urakov stated by telephone that the state scientific center of applied microbiology has quite reliable systems of protection in case of emergency.

general nikolai n. urakov is the longtime director of the the state scientific center of applied microbiology.


alstom is in competition with japanese and german countries for the contract.

alstom is competing against japanese company shinkansen and german company ice for the contract.


the legislation is the most recent effort by japan to ascribe more freedom to its tightly controlled military and would overturn a ban on the military use of space.

the legislation is the most recent effort by japan to ascribe more freedom to the tightly controlled military technically known as a self-defense force.


south korea launches new bullet train reaching 300 kph.

south korea has had a bullet train system since the 1980s.


russia is a member of the quartet on the middle east.


anatoly sokolov announced-- soviet-built a-135 missile defense system around moscow is obsolete and inefficient.


the deal has been in process for several years.

the iaea has been investigating iran's nuclear activities for 4 years.


adherence to non-proliferation obligations will enhance mutual trust and foster international cooperation in nuclear energy.

zhang yan stated that all countries should abide by non-proliferation obligations in order to enhance mutual trust and create a sound environment for international cooperation in nuclear energy.


french energy and transport company alstom may sign a contract to build a high-speed rail link between beijing and shanghai.


no other drug has become as integral in decades.

the drug has been around in other forms for years.


the international atomic energy agency reached an agreement with iranian officials that stated there were no remaining issues and ambiguities regarding iran's nuclear program and activities.

the accord said that there were no remaining issues and ambiguities regarding iran's nuclear program and activities.


beijing police apprehend more than 20 people including 8 foreigners in suspicion of using and trafficking drugs in 2 pubs in a popular downtown area.

beijing police apprehended more than 20 people in suspicion of using and trafficking drugs in 2 downtown bars.


russia ratified the updated treaty in 2004 but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so arguing that moscow must first fulfill obligations to withdraw forces from georgia and from moldova's separatist region of trans-dniester.

russia has ratified the amended version but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so until the russian government withdraws troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia.


there is conflicting opinion as to the extent of damage suffered by the insurgency.

violence continues despite conflicting opinion on the extent of damage suffered by the rebel groups.


helmand province is the world's largest opium-producing region.

helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium.


police stated tsai wen-huang would be extradited to taiwan.

police stated that-- chung has been on the run.


2 of the individuals arrested were released.

2 of the zambians arrested are juveniles.


mexican president felipe calderon has sent 2800 special agents and soldiers to sinaloa due to the high degree of organized crime and drug trafficking.

mexican president felipe calderon has sent 2800 special agents and soldiers to sinaloa to fight drug trafficking.


berlin will host top-level meetings in october to save key european arms control treaty conventional forces in europe (cfe).

russia suspended its participation in a key european arms control treaty that governs deployment of troops in europe.


iran insists that the program is aimed solely at peaceful pursuits such as the generation of

iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes


china is an important force for safeguarding world peace.

china is an important force for promoting world development.


north korea denies involvement in any nuclear program in syria.

north korea denies involvement in any syrian nuclear project.


a spokesman for stockwell day was not immediately available for

chinese authorities were not immediately available for comment.


kim myong-chol warned that if there was an interdiction of north korean vessels the north korean government would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington.

kim myong-chol stated that north korea would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington dc.


iran is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.

the islamic republic is the most prolific applier of the death penalty in the world after china.


john duncan is great britain's ambassador for multilateral arms control and disarmament.

at un assembly chinese government urges increased efforts toward global arms control and disarmament.


the treaty was amended in 1999 after the collapse of the soviet union.

the treaty was amended in 1999 to reflect changes since the soviet breakup.


kashmir is divided between india and pakistan.

kashmir is claimed by both india and pakistan.


south korea and israel oppose proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and an arms race.

china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons.


kadhafi warns that us and britain's failure to compensate libya for nuclear disarmament will deter iran and north korea from disarming.

western countries' failure to sufficiently compensate libya will deter iran and north korea from disarming.


russia ratified the updated treaty in 2004.


a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare and will be prepared to assist nato members with response to any future cyber attacks.

a staff of 30 specialists will conduct research and training on cyber warfare.


jamaat-i-islami's youth wing staged a separate demonstration in kashmir.

jamaat-i-islami's youth wing's demonstration was against a us attack on iraq.


china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons.

china has always opposed the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.


a breakdown of order in china will lead to significant global turmoil.

a breakdown of order in china will be worse than in afghanistan or yugoslavia.


north korea has claimed nuclear ambitions and currently north korea is reported to have missiles aimed at japan.

north korea has boasted of nuclear ambitions and north korea is now reported to have missiles trained on


the united states government has accused the iranian government of trying to develop nuclear weapons under the cover of a civilian nuclear program.

the us and allies have accused iran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian nuclear program.


in an armed clash iranian police kill 4 alleged drug traffickers, arrest 2, and seize nearly 5 metric tons of opium and morphine.

during armed clashes in southeastern iran police seized nearly 5 metric tons (5.5 tons) of opium and morphine.


iran's nuclear projects are for peaceful purposes.

iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes


china will resolutely oppose the proliferation of mass destructive weapons.

china will resolutely oppose the means of the delivery of mass destructive weapons.


libyan foreign minister abdel rahman shalgam visited london during the first visit by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.

shalgam's visit to london is the first by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.


goff stated that this presents a major threat to global security.

it presents a major threat to global security.


cambodia and vietnam finalized an agreement to stop asian and european drug traffickers.

syrian and russian officials signed an agreement of cooperation in combating drug trafficking.


activists have stated that russia is imprisoning people without evidence of illegal activity.

russia imprisons people without evidence of illegal activity.


restraining extremist groups is becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed.

bruguiere stated-- restraining extremist groups particularly across europe was becoming increasingly difficult because of how the groups are financed.


detainees to be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnapping and the funding of terrorism and include members of the military and police.

iguaran stated that the detainees will be accused of homicide, criminal collaboration, kidnappings and the funding of terrorism.


existing rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months.

experts stated that the rods could produce 3-6 atomic bombs in 6-8 months.


the international atomic energy agency may have been tricked because it was eager for a deal.

the international atomic energy agency plan draws out negotiations for many months.


myanmar government has stated myanmar will become opium-free by 2014.

myanmar government stated myanmar is on track to be drug-free by 2014.


jewish-american group the anti-defamation league (adl) published full-page advertisements in swiss and international papers in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal.

the anti-defamation league took out full-page advertisments in swiss and international newspapers earlier in april 2008 accusing switzerland of funding terrorism through the deal.


france provides the rockets, guns and engines.

britain provides fuel tanks and gearboxes.


capital offenses in saudi arabia include rape, murder, apostasy, armed robbery and drug trafficking.

capital offences in iran include murder, rape, armed robbery, serious drug trafficking and adultery.


bae systems is the uk's largest defense company.

bae systems is the uk's largest military


lavrov has told us secretary of state condoleezza rice that russia remains open to dialogue.

u.s. secretary of state condoleezza rice demanded russia withdraw its forces.


additional individuals and entities are subject to an assets freeze.

the resolution includes a broadened list of individuals and entities subject to an assets freeze.


withdrawal from the treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders.

withdrawal from the conventional forces in europe treaty would allow russia to bolster forces near russian borders.


fan stated the commission is primarily concerned with the term of future investment in taiwan.

fan stated the commission will ensure the commitments are upheld once the investments are under way.


government spokesman maseko stated that if administrative papers are in order the government of south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons from being transported through its territory to a neighboring landlocked country.

spokesman themba maseko stated as long as administrative papers are in order south africa cannot intervene to prevent weapons being transported through south african territory to zimbabwe.


president dmitry medvedev's statement was posted on the kremlin website and carried in full by state news agencies.

the statement was posted on the kremlin web site and carried by state news agencies.


sistan-baluchestan borders afghanistan and pakistan.


the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society.

the number of executions increased dramatically in 2007 amid a campaign which iranian authorities state is aimed at improving security in society.


syria denies having an undeclared nuclear program.

syria denies the existence of an undeclared nuclear program.


amnesty international is a rights group based in london.

the international institute for strategic studies is located in london.


the number 254 was tabulated with an afp count compiled from press and witness reports.

the number of executions in iran in 2007 was calculated by an afp count compiled from press reports.


the iranian government stated-- the iranian nuclear program remains peaceful.

the iranian government says the nuclear program is peaceful.


shingarev said it is very difficult to make a nuclear weapon from the plutonium in this fuel.

donohue said it is very difficult to manipulate radioactive isotopes without leaving a trail.


an indian government official spoke on condition of anonymity.

the official spoke on condition of anonymity.


russia had threatened several times to withdraw from the cfe when it was at odds with the united states over u.s. plans to install a missile defense shield in eastern

russia has repeatedly threatened withdrawal from the cfe in opposition to plans for the extension of the us missile defense shield to eastern europe.


the plan for tunisia is the creation of electronic databases to facilitate tax collection.

the plan for nigeria and mozambique is the creation an electronic database for real estate.


china has been praised by the international community for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue.

china has been praised especially by the asia-pacific states for efforts to resolve the korean peninsula nuclear issue.


the russian foreign ministry stated that russia has not suspended dialogue.

russian officials stated that russia will not reconsider the suspension.


arms smugglers and drug cartels must be eliminated from southeast asia.

arms smugglers and drug cartels abet terrorists.


the new law attempts to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to help innovation in japans's space industry.

the purpose of the new law is to remove any legal obstacles to building more advanced spy satellites and to encourage innovation in japans's space industry.


zhang stated-- china opposes restricting the peaceful use of nuclear energy by non-nuclear-weapon states on the basis of non-proliferation because the peaceful use of nuclear energy is a crucial objective of the npt.

zhang yan stated that china opposes using non-proliferation as a pretext for restricting and depriving non-nuclear-weapon states of the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy.


non-proliferation expert at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that the iaea report -- had an unusually strong tenor.

senior fellow at the international institute for strategic studies mark fitzpatrick stated that-- the international atomic energy agency plan is superficial.


the treaty limits the number of aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons around europe.

the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of military aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe.


estonian officials stated that some of the cyber attacks that caused estonian government websites to shut down temporarily came from computers in the administration of russia including in the office of president vladimir putin.

officials in estonia including prime minister andrus ansip have claimed that some of the cyber attacks came from russian government computers including computers in the office of russian president vladimir putin.


britain has struck an agreement to supply saudi arabia with typhoon jets in a deal worth an estimated 8 billion pounds (about 13.9 billion us dollars).

the uk agreed to supply saudi arabia with typhoon jets in a deal worth an estimated 8 billion pounds (approximately 13.9 billion us dollars) to the uk defense company bae systems.


the poppies yielded the raw ingredient for heroin.


wi sung-lac refused to give any details about the north korean nuclear reactor project.

south korea has so far taken a cautious stance on the issue of the north korean nuclear reactor project.


the agreement aimed to establish a wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.

in a statement the british ministry of defense stated-- the agreement aims to establish wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.


many of those executed in iran are hanged in public.

many of the people executed are hanged in public.


the united states and the allies of the united states believe iran is pursuing nuclear arms.

the united states and some european nations believe that iran's nuclear projects are for the purpose of making nuclear weapons.


the cfe is very important for european security.

the cfe is a cornerstone of european security.


indian troops already fighting rebels in kashmir are now engaged in a massive campaign to destroy poppy crops in the region.

indian troops already fighting rebels are now also engaged in a massive operation to destroy poppy crops in kashmir.


last week russia announced that it will suspend participation in the cfe.

nato regrets russia's decision to suspend participation in the cfe.


the u.s., other western nations and nato condemned the violence.

the u.s., other western nations and nato demanded a cease-fire.


indian nationals constitute the largest number of foreign inmates in nepal prisons.

drug traffickers from foreign countries constitute the largest percentage of foreign inmates in nepal.


the judicial order accused raghad of funding terrorism.

the court accused raghad saddam hussein of funding terrorism.


myanmar's military rulers burned approximately 250 million dollars worth of illegal drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

myanmar's military rulers incinerated the drugs to mark the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.


iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society.

the number of executions increased in iran last year amid a campaign that is aimed at improving security in society.


india accuses islamabad of funding and training guerrillas.

india accuses pakistan of funding and training the cross-border guerrillas.


the ensuing battle and airstrikes killed at least 10 militants.

an ensuing battle killed at least 10 militants.


the panamanian foreign ministry communique stated that the task force will facilitate the technological transfer and promote the biofuel production and consumption.

the panamanian foreign ministry communique stated that panama and brazil signed 3 juridical-issue treaties that included an extradition


vietnam has among the world's harshest drug laws.

vietnam's drug laws are among the world's strictest laws.


the indian government has prohibited direct or indirect export and import of all items, materials, goods and technology that could contribute to iran's enrichment-related, reprocessing or heavy water-related activities.

india has prohibited direct or indirect export and import of all items, materials, goods and technology that could contribute to iran's nuclear weapons delivery systems.


the vietnam news agency reported that the ministry of public security stated that foreigners involved in drug trafficking cases in vietnam came mostly from laos, cambodia, australia, china, the united states and taiwan.

the vietnam news agency reported that the ministry of public security stated that police admitted that drug trafficking into vietnam is increasing but actions to prevent and stop the drug trafficking along the borders remained limited.


saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated-- the eu embargo prohibits direct or indirect supply of military equipment for use in myanmar.

saferworld team leader on transfer controls and small arms roy isbister stated that -- the eu embargo explicitly states that no military equipment should be supplied either directly or indirectly for use in myanmar.


the united states and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended treaty.

the united states and other nato members have refused to do ratify the updates cfe.


the cfe limits the use of armed forces and heavy weaponry and prescribes measures aimed at confidence-building, transparency and cooperation between member states.

the treaty limits deployments of tanks and troops in nato and former easter european warsaw pact countries and establishes confidence-building, transparency and cooperation measures between member


bulgaria is located on the southeastern part of the balkan peninsula.

drug-trafficking activity is rampant in the southeastern part of the balkan peninsula.


elbaradei stated that this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation and not on possession of nuclear weapons.

this is the last chance to build security in the middle east based on trust and cooperation rather than on the possession of nuclear arms.


the iranian government has dismissed the allegations in the intelligence presented to the international atomic energy agency board as baseless and the intelligence used to support the allegations as fake.

the international atomic energy agency insists that the iranian government's simple denials of the intelligence presented to the international atomic energy agency board are not good enough to allay western countries suspicions.


the treat was originally signed in 1990.


the conventional forces in europe treaty is considered a key arms control treaty.

the conventional forces in europe treaty was a key soviet-era arms control treaty.


nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution that toppled the dictatorship of anastasio somoza but imposed a cuban-style leftist regime.

nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution.


13 kurds from turkey were arrested near paris on suspicion of money-laundering for the kurdistan workers' party (pkk).

10 kurds are under investigation in france on suspicion of money-laundering for a terrorist organization known as kurdistan workers' party (pkk).


the villagers are inadvertently involving themselves in drug trafficking.

105 inmates are serving sentences for drug trafficking.


the russian government strongly opposes u.s. plans to install antimissile defenses in europe and dismisses u.s. assertions that the interceptors are needed to defend against threats from iran.

after talks at nato headquarters baluyevsky repeated russia's opposition to u.s. plans to install antimissile defenses in europe and dismissed u.s. assertions that the interceptors were needed to defend against potential threats from iran.


hong kong universities collaborate with universities, businesses and government sectors of mainland china to coordinate training programs and research centers to promote high-tech research, commercialization, and technology transfer.

hong kong universities have collaborated with tertiary education, business and government sectors of mainland china to direct training programs and research centers to promote research commercialization and technology transfer.


the chinese government gave active cooperation and assistance to the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons inspections.

the ecuadorian foreign ministry said in a statement that delegates from the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons (opaq) will also take part in the meeting.


the mexican government has adopted a series of measures against drug trafficking and organized crime within mexico since 2006.

since 2006 mexico has adopted a series of measures against drug trafficking and organized crimes.


the statement did not specify the quantity of warheads the missile is capable of carrying.

the statement did not specify how many warheads the missile can carry.


it is a serious threat to international security.

it presents a major threat to global security.


nicaragua commemorated the 25th anniversary of the sandinista revolution.

nicaragua has not reconciled how to approach the anniversary of the sandinista revolution.


russian president vladimir putin states that the decision to cease implementation of the conventional forces in europe treaty is a response to u.s. plans to establish missile defense sites in eastern europe and to nato's failure to ratify an amended version of the treaty.

russian president vladimir putin states that the decision is a response to u.s. plans to establish missile defense sites in eastern europe and to nato's failure to ratify an amended version of the treaty.


dutch national research institute tno carried out chemical weapons experiments for the dutch defense ministry during the 1950s.

a hp/detijd journalist learned about tno's chemical weapons experiments from the defense ministry's archives.


a report issued by security software vendor mcafee inc., said government-affiliated hackers in china are at the forefront of a brewing cyber cold war.

government-affiliated hackers in china are at the forefront of a burgeoning cyber cold war.


the treaty limits the number of aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons around europe and was first signed in 1990.

the treaty limits the number of aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons around europe.


estonian officials stated that the attacks originated in russia.


police arrested 2 honduran drug trafficking suspects.

bulgarian police arrest head of drug trafficking group.


if japan rises to the occasion japan will never be beaten even in terms of military power.

ozawa said that if japan rises to the occasion then japan will never be beaten even in terms of military power.


egypt and jordan have signed the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and have long called for a middle east free of weapons of mass destruction.

syria has signed the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and has allowed agency experts to inspect its only known nuclear facility.


russia already participates in the european space agency's

france is a leader in the european space agency.


it did not say if the men had been hanged in prison.

dozens of such criminals have been hanged in public.


amnesty international's report was compiled by european and international non-governmental organizations such as saferworld, which opposes armed violence.

the amnesty international report was compiled by european and international non-governmental forums.


an institute for public policy research report said there are 27 weak states that pose a threat to britain's national security as the states could provide bases for terrorists.

the report said there are 27 weak states that pose a threat to britain's national security as the states could provide bases for terrorists.


the iranian government denied the accusation and insists the nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.

iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes


the proliferation security initiative calls for stopping and searching ships suspected of carrying weapons of mass destruction.

members of the proliferation security initiative are considering ways of intercepting ships or aircraft suspected of carrying weapons of mass destruction.


the international community should modernize and seek a fair, reasonable and effective way to enhance the nuclear non-proliferation regime through extensive consultations.

the third proposal was that countries should advance with the times and seek a fair, reasonable and effective way to enhance the nuclear non-proliferation regime through broad consultation.


amnesty international has published a report stating that an indian project to sell attack helicopters to myanmar threatens a european union arms embargo against myanmar.

the amnesty international report was titled indian helicopters for myanmar: making a mockery of the eu arms embargo?


naeem m. smuggled 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of heroin.

the defendants smuggled more than 11 kilograms (24 pounds) of heroin.


29 people were convicted by the quang ninh people's court of participating in a drug ring that trafficked heroin from vietnam to china.

court official tran dao stated the 12 people were among 29 people convicted by the quang ninh people's court of participating in a drug ring that trafficked heroin from vietnam to china.


the lawyer of michael karras named s.s. dhillon could not be reached for comment.

durban port authorities and police explosives inspectors could not be reached for comment.


the countries oppose the weaponization of space and an arms race in space.

china stressed that opposition of weaponization and an arms race in outer space.


france, belgium, germany, sweden, italy and britain provide parts and technology for the advanced light helicopter (alh).

france, belgium, germany, sweden, italy and britain provide parts and technology for the advanced light helicopter that india plans to sell to myanmar.


illegal arms trafficking increases in kenya due to easy availability and neighboring conflicts.

illegal arms trafficking has increased in kenya and raised concern about security.


n.r. mohanty stated that an agreement had been signed between the defense research and development organisation, hindustan aeronautics limited and the indian air force to upgrade india's ageing fleet of mig-27 m aircraft.

mohanty stated that the upgrade will be done soon as it has almost been finalised by the defense research and development organisation, hindustan aeronautics limited and the indian air force.


elbaradei states that a middle east peace deal can only be reached in parallel with a security agreement based on eradicating all weapons of mass destruction from the region.

elbaradei was quoted as saying that a peace deal between israel and its arab neighbors must be reached in parallel with a security agreement based on eradicating all weapons of mass destruction from the region.


drug traffickers face the death penalty under tajik law.

afghan drug trafficker was caught in tajikistan.


international atomic energy association is the united nations watchdog.

the international atomic energy agency is the u.n.'s nuclear watchdog.


wen states that the main purpose of the germany visit is to advance trade, economic and technological exchanges.

wen stated that the purpose of his visit to germany is to advance trade, economic and technological exchanges.


united states officials do not know how far north korea's nuclear weapons program has progressed.

hill is the head american negotiator on north korea's nuclear weapons program.


7 police officers were killed and 4 officers were wounded.

during the clash 7 seven police officers were killed and 4 seriously wounded.


defense chiefs from estonia, latvia, lithuania, germany, italy, spain and slovakia will sign the agreement to provide staff and funding for the center.

defense chiefs from estonia, latvia, lithuania, germany, italy, spain and slovakia signed the agreement.


the bill proposing the new law allowing the use of space programs for defense was already approved by the lower house of japan's government last week.

the bill for the new law was already approved by the japanese government's lower house last week.


van der merwe sentenced geiges to a total of 13 years imprisonment.

van der merwe suspended geiges' sentence to 5 years imprisonment.


president putin stated that russia would take countermeasures.

putin warned that russia would take retaliatory actions.


china has so far balked against united states pressure on china to stop and search north korean ships.

china has stated that the united states pressure on china to stop and search north korean ships could trigger military clashes.


brazil's strategic affairs minister roberto mangabeira unger stated brazil's new national defense plan calls for establishing partnerships with countries including russia and france to build a state-of-the-art weapons industry.


the accused will be charged with international drug trafficking.

some of the accused will also be charged with money laundering, tax evasion and corruption.


variants of the advanced light helicopter (alh) contain rocket launchers from belgium; rockets, guns and engines from france; brake systems from italy; fuel tanks and gearboxes from britain; self-protection equipment from a swedish company and have received crucial design development and engine control manufacturing from german companies.

the alh's arsenal includes-- rocket launchers from belgium rockets, guns and engines from france brake systems from italy fuel tanks and gearboxes from britain self-protection equipment from a swedish company.


indian defense ministry has increased spending on defense purchases.

indian defense ministry has increased defense spending for new purchases by 33 percent.


the conventional forces in europe treaty was signed by russian and nato members in 1990.

the conventional forces in europe treaty was amended in 1999.


sheik doon salad ilmi said civilian casualties resulting from overnight mortar and rocket attacks happen every day.

sheik doon salad ilmi stated that civilian casualties resulting from overnight mortar and rocket attacks are admitted to the hospital nearly every day.


the south african government maintains very good relations with the united states government.

the cfe is 1 of several issues negatively impacting russia's relations with the united states and europe.


nuclear weapon systems at a high level of readiness increase the risk of those weapons being used including unintentionally with catastrophic consequences.

the resolution says that the high level of readiness increases the risk of the use of such weapons and that the unintentional or accidental use would have catastrophic consequences.


blix stated that it is essential to increase efforts to eliminate nuclear arms and weapons of mass destruction.

blix was visiting new zealand and said that it is essential that greater efforts be made to eliminate nuclear arms and weapons of mass destruction.


helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium.

the areva group is the world's largest nuclear engineering firm.


the afghanistan-iran border region has been the scene of frequent clashes between police and drug smugglers.

the area near town of mirjaveh has been the scene of frequent conflicts between iranian police and drug smugglers.


physicist danilov was convicted of selling classified information on space technology to china.

physicist valentin danilov was found guilty of selling classified information on space technology to china.


myanmar is the world's largest producer of illegal opium but has limited financial and technical resources for ending the drug trade.

myanmar is the world's largest producer of illicit opium according to the latest u.s. state department anti-narcotics report.


the abductee support group hopes parliament will change the laws soon.

the abductee support group will use the survey to press parliament to pass new laws.


santos stated colombian police found the evidence in 2 computers discovered with slain rebel leader raul reyes.

francisco santos stated that colombian police found the evidence on two computers discovered with raul reyes.


do quy doan is a spokesman for the vietnamese ministry of culture and information.

grenell is spokesman for the u.s. mission to the united nations.


a siemens spokesman in germany stated that heinrich von pierer stated that siemens was beginning talks with interested chinese parties about a sale of the plutonium-processing facility.

a siemens spokesman in germany stated that heinrich von pierer stated that gerhard schroeder stated that gerhard schroeder is not against the sale of the plutonium-processing facility in principle.


vietnam has among the world's strictest drug laws.

vietnam's drug laws are among the world's strictest laws.


government initiatives to disarm have been ineffective.

governance institutions have been ineffective for a long time in somalia.


putin stated that the russian government could withdraw from the treaty altogether if western nations refuse to ratify the amended treaty.

putin stated that russia could discard the treaty entirely if western nations refuse to ratify its amended version.


russia ratified the amended version of the treaty.


the osce discussed the possible extension of the osce's mission in kosovo.

the osce discussed kazakhstan's bid to hold the osce presidency in 2009.


elbaradei is the international atomic energy agency chief.

mohammed elbarade is the international atomic energy agency's director general.


the nuclear nonproliferation treaty is 37 years old.

the nuclear nonproliferation treaty is reviewed every 5 years.


chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman jiang yu stated that cyber hacking is a global issue.

chinese foreign ministry spokesman qin gang was asked to respond to cheney's speech on china's military development.


the plant will be constructed next to an existing plant and is projected to be operational in 7 years.

the plant will be constructed next to an existing plant also supplied by china and operational since 1999.


cyber attacks are considered a growing threat to military and civilian computer networks.

nato considers cyber attacks a growing threat to military and civilian computer networks.


if india blames foreign militants it is part of its propaganda to mislead the international community.

abe urged more assertive foreign policy for japan and the international community.


the riyadh-based naif arab academy for security sciences said in a statement that it was running a two-week workshop for 50 anti-terrorism experts.

in a statement naif arab academy for security sciences announced-- it will sponsor a 2-week workshop for 50 anti-terrorism experts.


88 percent of the liberal democratic party supports economic sanctions.

80 percent of the opposition democratic party supports economic sanctions.


a number of suspected islamic militants with alleged al-qaida links have been arrested in malaysia and singapore, and officials stated the militants' network extends into indonesia.

suspected islamic militants with alleged al-qaida links have been arrested in malaysia and singapore.


in september 2007 jordan signed an accord with the united states aimed at supporting the peaceful development of the jordan's nascent nuclear program.

in september 2007 the united states signed an accord with jordan aimed at supporting the peaceful development of jodran's new nuclear program.


according to the statement the rs-24 reinforces the military potential of the strategic forces to overcome anti-missile defense systems.

according to the statement the prototype rs-24 rocket is unlike the topol-m in that it is equipped with multiple independently targetable warheads to overwhelm defense systems.


naeem m. was hanged in zabol, sistan-baluchestan province.

zahedan is the capital of sistan-baluchestan province.


iran lies on a major drug route between afghanistan and europe and the persian gulf states.

iran lies on a major drug trafficking route between afghanistan and europe, as well as the persian gulf states.


it will be hosted by the australian government.

the u.s. plans have angered the russian government.


the 5 permanent united nations security council members are britain, china, france, russia and the united states.

p5+1 members are britain, china, france, russia, germany and the united states.


in july 2006 jordanian prime minister maaruf bakhit stated that-- raghdad hussein and family were living under the protection of king abdullah ii.

jordanian prime minister maaruf bakhit said in july 2006 that raghdad hussein and her family were living under the protection of king abdullah ii after iraq issued its


a siemens spokesman in germany stated to the agence france-presse that siemens was confident about the outcome of the talks to sell the plutonium-processing facility.

a siemens spokesman in germany refrained from commenting on the political aspect of the sale of the plutonium-processing facility.


the cyber attack occurred after the french president sarkozy's meeting with the dalai lama angered the chinese government.

the cyber attack occurred after french president nicolas sarkozy's meeting with exiled tibetan spiritual leader the dalai lama.


the south african government imposed a ban that prohibits the recruitment of people inside or outside of south africa for mercenary or foreign military assistance.

south africa's foreign ministry stated that south africa's foreign military assistance act prohibits the recruitment of people inside or outside of south africa for mercenary or foreign military assistance.


ukraine almost has all of the necessary approvals to join the european space agency's program.

france is a leader in the european space agency.


the north korean government has warned the south korean government against participating in the proliferation security initiative program.

the north korean government stated if the south korean government participates in the proliferation security initiative program it would result in unspecified catastrophic consequences.


china's council of agriculture opens a special office in charge of agricultural technology transfers and intellectual property rights management and consultancy to enhance development of china's knowledge-based agriculture and applications of agricultural technology.

lee stated that the coa has spent the past several years setting up relevant mechanisms and drafting a set of promotional measures to enhance development of china's knowledge-based agriculture and applications of agricultural technology.


iranian parliamentary speaker gholam-ali haddad-adel visited cuba.

the agreements were signed during iranian majlis (parliament) speaker gholam-ali haddad-adel's visit to cuba.


tibet suspects chinese government of creating the virus to spy on tibetan exiles and the dalai lama.

tibet suspects chinese government of launching the attack.


chinese authorities were not immediately available for comment.

godzhayev and godzhayev's lawyers were not immediately available to comment.


the european union and the united states have frozen al-qadi's assets.

the western governments include the united states and france.


the chinese government has strengthened china's anti-proliferation capacity in recent years.

the chinese government has strictly censored china's chemical imports and exports according to the law in recent years.


a group representing mainly white south africans called afriforum stated it would organize protests along the route to zimbabwe.

afriforum stated that the group would organize protests along the route to zimbabwe.


putin announced that the cfe treaty does not duly protect russia's security interests.

the cfe treaty does not duly protect the russian federation's security interests.


ahmad is fighting extradition to the united states and lodged a formal complaint alleging that british police concocted intelligence reports to implicate ahmad in terror activities and desecrated the koran.

ahmad lodged a formal complaint with the independent police complaints commission alleging that british police concocted intelligence reports to implicate ahmad in terror activities and desecrated ahmad's copy of the islamic holy book the koran by putting the koran on the floor during a search of ahmad's home.


russia has ratified the amended version but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so until the russian government withdraws troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia.

the united states and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended version until russia withdraws troops from former soviet republics moldova and georgia.


the part of the purpose of the united states plan is to increase pressure on north korea.

the united states and the allies of the united states believe iran is pursuing nuclear arms.


an indian government official stated that india does not attach much credence to reports by amnesty international.

one indian government official who studied the blueprints stated the science was old and dated but still functional.


china's cabinet the state council announced that it will amend regulations on "dual-use" nuclear technology to prevent nuclear terrorism.

amending regulations on dual-use nuclear technology will prevent nuclear terrorism.


japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi said the shift of the rods was proactive.

in 2002 japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi attended an summit in north korea with north korean leader kim jong il.


the opposition japanese communist party was against the new law and feared it would lead to a stronger military.

the opposition japanese communist party was against the bill proposing the new law.


some asean officials stated such standardization would be difficult due to different countries' political systems.

some officials stated the task would be difficult for asean members because of varied legal and political systems.


iraq has been lobbying for the security council to stop using the country's oil revenue to pay compensation to victims of the 1991 gulf war and the salaries of the united nations monitoring, verification and inspection commission inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food accounts transferred to the government's development fund.

iraq's new leaders have been lobbying for the united nations security council to stop using the iraq's oil revenue to pay the salaries of the inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food account transferred to the iraqi government.


a key european arms control treaty must be maintained.

the cfe treaty is a key european arms control treaty.


the golden triangle region was 1 of the world's biggest producers of opium.

helmand province is the world's largest producer of opium.


the united states dismissed the action as nuclear blackmail.

the united states said it would stand up to nuclear blackmail and has ruled out negotiations.


the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will also address crop substitution initiatives for impoverished ethnic minorities who still rely on opium cultivation.

the ministers from china, laos, india, myanmar and thailand will discuss how to find markets for goods produced under crop substitution and other related programs such as eco-tourism and handicraft manufacturing.


china is a nuclear power and member of the u.n. security council.

china is a permanent member of the un security


north korean officials are suspected of building nuclear weapons.

north korea is currently in the process of dismantling its nuclear weapons program.


australian television reporter peter lloyd faces 3 new drug charges in singapore.

according to court documents -- on 25 july australian television reporter peter lloyd faced 3 new drug charges in singapore.


president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty.

russian president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty due to circumstances that affect the security of the russian federation and require immediate measure.


the extradition conditions stipulate that the tunisian can only be prosecuted for the single charge of falsifying documents that italian authorities can provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.

spokesman for the swiss justice ministry folco galli stated that the extradition conditions stipulate that mejri can only be prosecuted on a single charge of falsifying documents for which italian authorities could provide sufficient evidence to prosecute.


the attacks are believed to have come from russian administration ip addresses in response to the relocation of a soviet statue in estonia.

the attacks occurred after a dispute between the governments of russia and estonia over the relocation of a soviet war memorial.


india and pakistan remain outside the treaty.


china is a member of the ballistic missile club.

russia is a member of the quartet on the middle east.


russia may pull out of the treaty if the us and other nato allies refuse to ratify the amended version.

warned that russia would withdraw from the treaty if western nations refuse to ratify its amended version.


this is particularly true in the poorest countries.

this was particularly after ethiopia withdraws its forces.


iran has noticeably increased the number of executions in recent months as officials enforce a campaign aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in

iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society.


a statement issued by the official spa news agency stated that-- al-dosari was convicted of drug trafficking.

the rapist was identified as hossein safarlou and had also been convicted of drug trafficking.


both tajikistan and uzbekistan share a border with afghanistan and have experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years.

neighboring kyrgyzstan has also experienced raids by taliban-backed islamic militants in recent years.


russia said the system is a clear threat to russian security.

it is a serious threat to international security.


the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering and allegedly used proceeds to fund terrorist groups in chechnya.

the dans stated the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering.


at the state scientific center of applied microbiology there is every kind of deadly bacteria that was studied for use in the secret biological weapons program of the soviet union.

the state scientific center of applied microbiology has been working with western scientists to convert the complex into a biomedical manufacturing site.


the international atomic energy agency has no access to people, documents, sites.

the international atomic energy agency is based in


the book states that the drug conveys a completely positive image.

the official stated that this was a complete technology transfer.


40 inmates are serving sentences for murder.

105 inmates are serving sentences for drug trafficking.


russia is fulfilling obligations and decreasing forces.

russia's suspension of obligations under the cfe treaty is temporary.


executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated that-- the iaea report is 1 in a series of bad signs.

executive director of the arms control association in washington daryl kimball stated the israeli document could affect the debate over india.


the cfe is 1 of several issues negatively impacting russia's relations with the united states and europe.

the treaty is one of several issues causing tense relations between the governments of russia and the u.s. and europe.


korobeynichev's laboratory worked with the u.s. lawrence livermore national laboratory.

korobeynichev's laboratory worked with other scientific institutes.


lugar and nunn awarded the prime minister a medal.


officials state that decision about the treaty will depend on u.s. action on its plans to deploy missile defense systems in poland and the czech republic.

russian military officials stated the decision would depend on whether the united states proceeds with its plan to deploy missile defense components in poland and the czech republic.