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400	Israel launches air strike on Jabaliya Early Friday, Israels air forces launched a deadly air strike at four Palestinian fighters in Jabaliya, killing two and critically wounding a third, witnesses said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
401	Moore's Pre-Election TV Special Nixed (AP) AP - The cable pay-per-view company iN DEMAND has backed away from a plan to show a three-hour election eve special with filmmaker Michael Moore that included the first television showing of his documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11." Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
402	More Flaws With Microsoft Again, yesterday Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) warned about newly found security flaws in Windows that could allow an attacker to steal data on your PC. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business or science and technology.
403	IBM preps new top-end Unix servers Big Blue plans to announce the servers Friday, sources say, stirring up major new challenges for Sun and HP. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This piece of news is regarding business and technology.
404	Martin will cut schedule Mark Martin joined the growing list of longtime drivers easing their way out of NASCAR, announcing Thursday that the 2005 season will be his last as a full-time racer. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
405	Study links cell phones, tumors Swedish research institute finds that 10 or more years of cell phone use may increase the risk of acoustic neuroma, a noncancerous tumor. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
406	Polish vote of confidence looms WARSAW Struggling with high unemployment and opposition here to the war in Iraq, Poland #39;s minority leftist government, led by Marek Belka, on Thursday was trying to head off defeat in a vote of confidence by making last- minute deals to stay in power Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
407	Russian Capsule Docks With Space Station KOROLYOV, Russia - A Soyu z spacecraft carrying two cosmonauts and an American astronaut docked smoothly Saturday at the international space station, where another Russian-U.S. team has spent the last six months... Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
408	Are Hackers Now Gunning for the Mac? In early October Apple released a small series of patches for Mac OS X version 10.2 and later. Most of the fixes in this group blocked possible denial-of-service problems that are, to date, theoretical. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
409	MP3, hints of delay for PlayStation Portable Reported comments from Sony exec raise doubts about launch of games handheld, which will include MP3 support. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology
410	Greenpeace Calls For Stepped Up Action to Protect Iraqis from <b>...</b> WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (OneWorld) The environmental group Greenpeace has echoed a call by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to permit the UN watchdog to return in force to Iraq to track nuclear-related materials looted after the 2003 US-led Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
411	Pakistan Parliament Allows President Musharraf to Remain Army <b>...</b> Pakistan #39;s lawmaking National Assembly has passed a bill to allow dictator Pervez Musharraf to stay on as chief of the military. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
412	Greenspan predicts years of oil uncertainty The world will be living with volatile oil prices for years to come, but this years price spike should not be serious enough to push the US into a recession, US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
413	AT T creates local Net telephony plan Telecommunications giant tries to attract consumers who make few long-distance calls with a \$20-per-month local plan. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding business.
414	X-Prize for world #39;s #39;Holy Grails #39; A series of X-Prizes for the scientific or technological breakthroughs that tackle the most important challenges facing humans are being planned. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
415	Screenshot 4 of 4: Google Desktop Search tool Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
416	Defence ; NATO, Russia Vow To Boost Anti-Terror Cooperation The talks, on the second day of informal ministerial talks in a Romanian ski resort, were given focus by the school massacre in Beslan in September, which left as many as 350 people, most of them children, dead. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
417	Marsh amp; McLennan suspends #39;market services agreements #39; NEW YORK -- Marsh amp; McLennan Companies Inc. announced Friday that it was suspending its practice of using quot;market services agreements quot; with insurance carriers. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business.
418	Airbus #39; new rival to 7E7 may utilize subsidies Airbus might tap up to 1 billion euros (\$1.25 billion) in controversial government loans to build a new A350 airplane model, which would be a rival to Boeing #39;s new 7E7 jetliner. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
419	IPod Helps Lift Apple #39;s Fourth-Quarter Profit Apple Computer Inc. reported yesterday that profit in its fourth fiscal quarter jumped 140 percent from the comparable quarter last year. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
420	Wi-Fi Successor Called High-Speed Hype, for Now Intel touts WiMax, but analysts say it likely won't go beyond niche applications. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
421	Screenshot 3 of 4: Google Desktop Search tool Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
422	Saturn probe may reveal key to life A space probe headed for Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan, is nearing the end of its two billion mile journey, reports Nic Fleming. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
423	Oil Holds Near \$55 on Winter Fuel Anxiety Oil prices held strong on Friday not far below the \$55-a-barrel mark as traders worried time is running out to top up low heating oil inventories before winter. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
424	Netflix nightmare negative for stock It was quot;Nightmare on on Elm Street quot; for Netflix yesterday as investors bludgeoned the online movie rental company #39;s stock. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
425	Google's New Program Searches Hard Drives (AP) AP - Online search engine leader Google Inc. is setting its sights on the computer desktop with a new software program that promises to scour through the clutter of documents, e-mails, instant messages and other files stored on hard drives. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
426	IBM lines up big daddies of Unix servers IBM plans to announce two new top-end Unix servers, sources familiar with its plans said, opening major new challenges to Sun and HP. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
427	Screenshot 1 of 4: Google Desktop Search tool Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
428	Searching files on PC easier The Mountain View company unveiled the free technology Thursday that allows users to simultaneously scan the Web and their computer hard drives for documents, e-mail, instant messages and the sites they #39;ve visited in the past. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology.
429	Malignant Tax-Payers Almost a year has passed since the then-Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky was jailed. Meanwhile, the oil giant he founded is about to lose its core asset, Yuganskneftegaz, that produces 60 per cent of all its oil. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
430	Sprint to cut 700 jobs as it trims back service Sprint Corp., the telecommunications giant, said yesterday it will cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division as it stops selling business long distance services outside of package deals. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
431	SCO plans Web site for legal filings In the 17 months SCO Group has waged its multiple-lawsuit war over its alleged rights to Linux, Groklaw has been the festering thorn in the Utah software company #39;s side. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
432	National Foods says worth up to \$A6.65 per share SYDNEY: Australian dairy group and takeover target National Foods Ltd said today that New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra #39;s \$A1.6 billion bid is too low and its shares are worth \$A6.11 to \$A6.65 each. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
433	Screenshot 2 of 4: Google Desktop Search tool Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
434	Delta sees wider third-quarter loss Delta Air Lines Inc. expects to report a much wider loss for the third quarter due to one-time charges, higher oil prices and a decline in its domestic passenger-mile yield, the airline said Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
435	Greenspan: US Can Weather Oil Cost Rise Record oil prices are unlikely to inflict the economic pain they did in the 1970s, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday, adding that he thought the world could adjust to higher-priced oil. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business.
436	Delta expects net loss up to \$675M Delta Air Lines world headquarters in Atlanta is shown in this Sept. 8 file photo. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the airline reported that it expects its quarterly report to be released Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
437	TSMC to tape out 40 more products at 90nm by year-end Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has already produced over 80 products using 90nm processes, and the company expects to tape out 40 more products at this technology node by the end of this year, according to Genda Hu, vice president of Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology
438	Wachovia Profit Rises 14 Percent Wachovia Corp. (WB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 5 US bank, on Friday said third-quarter profit rose 14 percent, helped by increased lending to consumers and a decline in bad loans. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business.
439	Tiger Woods Turned Away From San Juan (AP) AP - Tiger Woods and his new wife were briefly held aboard their private yacht Thursday by U.S. Coast Guard officers and turned away from San Juan's port because they failed to notify authorities of their arrival ahead of time, an official said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
440	Apple Stock on Upward Momentum; Analysts Positive Much of the rise in the company #39;s stock yesterday was due to Apple #39;s outlook for the current holiday quarter. Apple said it expects to post a first-quarter profit of between 39 cents and 42 Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business.
441	Google Unveils Desktop Search, Takes on Microsoft (Reuters) Reuters - Google Inc. on\Thursday rolled out a preliminary version of its new desktop\search tool, making the first move against its major\competitors in the race to provide tools for finding\information buried in computer hard drives. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding science and technology.
442	Sun Microsystems #39; Revenue Growth Seen Pressured Credit Suisse First Boston raised estimates and the target price on Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) after the company broke even on per-share, pro forma basis for the fiscal first quarter. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
443	Els Takes Care of Drummond at Wentworth Defending champion Ernie Els completed a 2-and-1 victory over Briton Scott Drummond when the rain-delayed World Match Play Championship first round resumed at Wentworth Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports.
444	UK bankers may face US trial over Enron Three British ex-bankers are to appeal a decision by a judge that they could be extradited to the United States to face trial over alleged fraud charges relating to disgraced energy group Enron. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
445	Germany's Schroeder arrives in Libya (AFP) AFP - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder arrived in Libya for an official visit during which he is to hold talks with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	World politics.
446	Samsung enjoys strong profit despite flat phone growth In spite of a slowdown in cell-phone sales, Samsung Electronics Co. still roared to a 46-percent profit compared with the same period last year. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
447	Dell targets iPod Mini with new MP3 player (MacCentral) MacCentral - Dell Inc. took the wraps off its holiday lineup on Thursday, showing new printers, plasma televisions and music players that will soon be available through its Web site. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
448	Rossi takes provisional pole at Phillip Island Italian Valentino Rossi, chasing a fourth consecutive premier race world title, has grabbed provisional pole after initial qualifying in the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island in Victoria. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
449	In Another Reversal, Intel Kills 4 Gig Chip Leading chipmaker Intel revealed Thursday that it will not manufacture a much-ballyhooed 4 GHz version of the Pentium 4 PC processor. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology
450	Govt may slash duty on petrol, diesel New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) may consider slashing customs duty on petrol and diesel from 15 per cent to 10 per cent besides exempting kerosene and LPG from excise levy as part of efforts to spare consumers from the impact Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
451	Nokia: profits slump despite market share recovery October 15, 2004 4:59 PM GMT (Datamonitor) - Nokia NOK.HE has used the formidable financial muscle it has built up as mobile handset market leader to engage in a vicious price war to build its market share. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business.
452	3 state utilities may offer Internet via power lines Clearing the way for homes and businesses to receive high-speed Internet services through their electrical outlets, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules this week that would enable the utility companies to offer an alternative to the Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology
453	Nokia Posts Drop in 3Q Earnings, Sales (AP) AP - Nokia OYJ reported a 20 percent drop in third-quarter profits on Thursday, citing disappointing mobile phone sales that will likely put a damper on fourth-quarter results as well. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
454	Smoking should be banned in cars that carry children: medical group (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The dangers of second-hand smoke are so great there should be a ban on lighting up in cars carrying children, Ontario doctors said Thursday, bringing an immediate outcry from critics who labelled it another attack on personal freedoms. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding health and medicine.
455	Cole ban is reduced Andy Cole will be back in action for Fulham at Aston Villa next weekend after his ban was reduced by the FA. Cole was initially suspended for three matches after being sent off for his part in a brawl at West Bromwich on September 18. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
456	S amp;P 500 Futures Rise on Stronger-Than-Expected Retail Sales Futures on the Standard amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index rose after a government report showed retail sales rose more than forecast last month. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
457	Losses at Delta Renew Bankruptcy Speculation Delta Air Lines, which is struggling to avoid a bankruptcy filing, said today that it expected to lose as much as \$675 million for the third quarter, and that it was burning cash at a steep rate. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business.
458	Edward C. Baig: Personal Tech - Microsoft makes multitasking entertaining (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - On Tuesday at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, Bill Gates showcased the third iteration of the couch-potato software that fuels Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, MCE 2005 for short. It's the version Gates insists will lift these entertainment-oriented (and often pricey) machines into the mainstream. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
459	Democratic Leader Asks for Ethics Probe (AP) AP - The House Democratic leader Thursday asked for an investigation of alleged threatening remarks made to the ethics committee chairman by GOP lawmakers. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Politics
460	Pappas one behind leader Dufner Little-known Jason Dufner birdied the difficult 17th hole en route to a one-stroke lead on Thursday in the first round of the Greater Greensboro Classic. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
461	Airbus to seek one billion euros in state loans PARIS : European aircraft maker Airbus aims to apply for loans worth up to one billion euros (1.24 billion dollars) from European states for its new A350 airplane program, chief executive Noel Forgeard was quoted as saying in the Financial Times. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business.
462	Pfizer #39;s Vioxx Problem NEW YORK - The withdrawal of the arthritis drug Vioxx two weeks ago was a disaster for Merck. But it also put rival Pfizer in a fix. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
463	Perverts face DNA order OTTAWA -- More convicted criminals will have to submit DNA samples to the national data bank - including those convicted of possession of child pornography - under newly proposed legislation tabled in the House of Commons yesterday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding politics.
464	PeopleSoft: Oracle's Offer Is Inadequate (AP) AP - Oracle Corp.'s #36;21-per-share hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. isn't good enough for shareholders to accept, PeopleSoft director A. George "Skip" Battle said Wednesday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
465	TV patent suit against Microsoft will proceed SAN FRANCISCO - A California judge has denied three motions for summary judgement in a patent infringement case filed by TV Interactive Data Corp. (TVI) against Microsoft Corp., meaning the case will proceed to trial. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
466	ATTACKS IN IRAQ: 2 bombs kill 5 in Baghdad On the eve of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Iraq #39;s most-feared terrorist group claimed credit for setting off two bombs in the heavily fortified Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
467	Intel not to make 4-Gigahertz version of Pentium 4 PC processor The world #39;s No. 1 chipmaker Intel says that it will not make the 4-gigahertz version of its Pentium 4 PC processor. Intel will release another chip that has fewer gigahertz. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology
468	La Jolla Pharmaceutical Shares Plunge Shares of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co. plunged more than 50 percent Friday after the Food and Drug Administration told the drug developer it needs to conduct another study of its lead drug candidate, a lupus treatment called Riquent, prior to approval. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
469	Indymedia Servers Returned to Rackspace October 15, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- The Web servers that were seized late last week from Web hosting provider Rackspace Managed Hosting (rackspace. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
470	iMac, iPod, iConquered (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - For Apple Computer, will 2004 be remembered as a transformative year? Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology
471	Sun posts \$174 million loss for the quarter SAN FRANCISCO - With \$190 million in charges on its balance sheet related to restructuring and its recent patent lawsuit settlement with Eastman Kodak Co., Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday posted a net loss of \$174 million for its the first quarter of its fiscal 2005 year, which ended September 26. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
472	FCC approves broadband over power line rules The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared the way for power companies to roll out broadband over power line service by approving a set of rules designed to limit interference to other radio frequency devices. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
473	Update 1: Sprint to Cut 700 Jobs, Expects Charge Sprint Corp., the telecommunications giant, said Friday it will cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division as it stops selling business long distance services outside of package deals. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
474	Park has 4-stroke margin PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Grace Park followed her sensational first round with a steady, 5-under 67 Friday and opened a four-shot lead midway through the Samsung World Championship. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
475	Crowds gather for Zimbabwe treason verdict building in central Harare under the watchful eyes of dozens of riot police toting batons or rifles. More riot police set up roadblocks on some of Harare #39;s main roads, searching vehicles heading towards the city centre. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding world politics.
476	UN Haiti Force Needs Troops Urgently - Brazil BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - U.N. peacekeepers in Haiti urgently need reinforcements to cope with surging violence in the Caribbean country devastated by tropical storms, Brazil's foreign minister said on Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
477	United to seek more cuts from labor, elsewhere CHICAGO United Airlines says it will need even more labor cuts than anticipated to get out of bankruptcy. United told a bankruptcy court judge in Chicago today that it intends to start talks with unions next month on a new round of cost savings. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
478	IBM, Cisco in enterprise security tie-up IBM Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled product updates that will tie technology from the two companies more closely together in an effort to secure customer networks from worms and viruses. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding business and technology.
479	Stupples Shoots into Second Britains Karen Stupples shot 65 to claim a share of second place at the halfway stage of the Samsung World Championship in Palm Desert, California. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports
480	IPods an eye-opener for industry Apple Computer #39;s iTunes Music Store sold its 150 millionth song on Thursday, another key milestone in the Cupertino firm #39;s push to stay ahead of digital music rivals like Microsoft and Dell. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding business and technology.
481	PeopleSoft exec follows Conway out the door Within two weeks of the firing of CEO Craig Conway, business applications vendor PeopleSoft Inc. has seen the departure of another top executive, Ram Gupta, executive vice president of products and technology. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
482	Judge approves US Airways financing deal, delays ruling on pay <b>...</b> A federal judge is expected to rule today whether US Airways Group Inc. will be permitted to impose a far-reaching 23 percent employee pay cut. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
483	Nokia profit falls 20 percent on price cuts Nokia Corp. reported a 20 percent decline in net profit for the third quarter on Thursday, due largely to cuts it made in the prices for its mobile phones. The Finnish handset manufacturer predicted that earnings would fall again in the fourth quarter. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
484	Gibernau grabs pole at Phillip Island Spain #39;s Sete Gibernau has put in a storming qualifying lap to snatch pole position for Sunday #39;s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island from title rival and defending world champion Valentino Rossi. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	sports
485	Intel sets cruise control on Pentium 4 SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp. President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Otellini served notice at the company's recent developer conference that the megahertz era was coming to a close, and the decision Thursday to remove the 4GHz Pentium 4 processor from its road map is clear evidence that Intel has once and for all kicked its speed habit, according to industry analysts.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp">SBC Case Study: Crate Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p> Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	science and technology
486	Jet crashes on takeoff in Halifax, killing seven HALIFAXNot much is left after the early morning crash of a jumbo cargo jet but a broken, burned-out metal carcass and a Harry Potter novel. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	None of the above - this is a piece of news related to a tragic event.
487	Paris city authority hedges bets on Linux move PARIS -- The city of Paris intends to reduce its dependence on software suppliers with "de facto monopolies," but considers an immediate switch of its 17,000 desktops to open source software too costly, it said Wednesday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
488	Microsoft investigates game code theft Microsoft is investigating the recent on-line release of a pirated copy of the forthcoming Xbox Halo 2 game, warning that downloading the code, or making it available for download, will be treated as theft. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	This is a piece of news regarding science and technology.
489	Shut yer yap! LONDON -- England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson wants his embattled captain David Beckham to keep his mouth shut. That won #39;t satisfy the English Football Association, which asked Beckham yesterday to explain his Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports.
490	Intel Pulls Plug on 4-Gigahertz Chip In recent months, Intel delayed several chips and recalled other, defective ones. It overestimated demand, thereby causing an inventory glut. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business
491	Argentine Political Exile Wins Claim for Damages BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Argentina's Supreme Court ruled for the first time on Thursday that someone who fled the country fearing political persecution during the 1970s "dirty war" should receive damages from the government. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
492	Vote counting under way in Afghan election, Karzai expected to win KABUL, Afghanistan Early results show interim Afghan president Hamid Karzai leading in that country #39;s first free presidential election. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	World politics.
493	Online music pirates will be collared within days Trade association The British Phonographic Association (BPI) which last week vowed to bring 28 illegal music uploaders to justice, has secured a High Court action to force the internet service providers to come up with the identities of the alleged Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	business
494	'Trustworthiness' still a goal for Microsoft January 15, 2005 -- a Saturday -- will almost certainly pass quietly on the bucolic Redmond, Washington, campus of Microsoft Corp. But for those in the field of information technology security, who often make a sport of following the company's struggles to secure its products, the date is certain to attract some notice: it's the third anniversary of a now-famous internal Microsoft e-mail dubbed the "Trustworthy Computing" memo.<p>ADVERTISEMENT</p><p><img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp">SBC Case Study: Crate Barrel</a><br/>What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more.</p> Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.
495	NBA Notebook column The NBA has come to basketball-crazy China -- but it doesn #39;t expect to make any money soon. The league flew more than 100 people halfway around the world for its first games Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Sports and business.
496	Week in review: All eyes on iPod Apple Computer is the undisputed champion of the hard-drive music market, but competitors are gearing up for a shot at the title. The various versions of the iPod account for 92. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Business and technology.
497	Signs of progress amid turmoil in Iraq US military pressure against insurgents, coupled with Iraqi government efforts to negotiate, may be gaining traction. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
498	African Union Are Somalia #39;s warlords ready to loosen their iron <b>...</b> A new dawn breaks over Somalia. The interim Somali Parliament convened a special session in Kenya and elected Colonel Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed, the self-styled leader of the autonomous region of Puntland, as the new interim Somali president. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	world politics
499	Study: Mobile phone use increases brain tumor risk Ten or more years of mobile phone use can dramatically increase the risk of developing a benign tumor on the auditory nerve, according to a study conducted by the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?	Science and technology.

400

Israel launches air strike on Jabaliya Early Friday, Israels air forces launched a deadly air strike at four Palestinian fighters in Jabaliya, killing two and critically wounding a third, witnesses said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

401

Moore's Pre-Election TV Special Nixed (AP) AP - The cable pay-per-view company iN DEMAND has backed away from a plan to show a three-hour election eve special with filmmaker Michael Moore that included the first television showing of his documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11." Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

402

More Flaws With Microsoft Again, yesterday Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) warned about newly found security flaws in Windows that could allow an attacker to steal data on your PC. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business or science and technology.

403

IBM preps new top-end Unix servers Big Blue plans to announce the servers Friday, sources say, stirring up major new challenges for Sun and HP. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This piece of news is regarding business and technology.

404

Martin will cut schedule Mark Martin joined the growing list of longtime drivers easing their way out of NASCAR, announcing Thursday that the 2005 season will be his last as a full-time racer. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

405

Study links cell phones, tumors Swedish research institute finds that 10 or more years of cell phone use may increase the risk of acoustic neuroma, a noncancerous tumor. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

406

Polish vote of confidence looms WARSAW Struggling with high unemployment and opposition here to the war in Iraq, Poland #39;s minority leftist government, led by Marek Belka, on Thursday was trying to head off defeat in a vote of confidence by making last- minute deals to stay in power Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

407

Russian Capsule Docks With Space Station KOROLYOV, Russia - A Soyu z spacecraft carrying two cosmonauts and an American astronaut docked smoothly Saturday at the international space station, where another Russian-U.S. team has spent the last six months... Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

408

Are Hackers Now Gunning for the Mac? In early October Apple released a small series of patches for Mac OS X version 10.2 and later. Most of the fixes in this group blocked possible denial-of-service problems that are, to date, theoretical. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

409

MP3, hints of delay for PlayStation Portable Reported comments from Sony exec raise doubts about launch of games handheld, which will include MP3 support. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology

410

Greenpeace Calls For Stepped Up Action to Protect Iraqis from ... WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (OneWorld) The environmental group Greenpeace has echoed a call by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to permit the UN watchdog to return in force to Iraq to track nuclear-related materials looted after the 2003 US-led Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

411

Pakistan Parliament Allows President Musharraf to Remain Army ... Pakistan #39;s lawmaking National Assembly has passed a bill to allow dictator Pervez Musharraf to stay on as chief of the military. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

412

Greenspan predicts years of oil uncertainty The world will be living with volatile oil prices for years to come, but this years price spike should not be serious enough to push the US into a recession, US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

413

AT T creates local Net telephony plan Telecommunications giant tries to attract consumers who make few long-distance calls with a \$20-per-month local plan. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding business.

414

X-Prize for world #39;s #39;Holy Grails #39; A series of X-Prizes for the scientific or technological breakthroughs that tackle the most important challenges facing humans are being planned. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

415

Screenshot 4 of 4: Google Desktop Search tool Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

416

Defence ; NATO, Russia Vow To Boost Anti-Terror Cooperation The talks, on the second day of informal ministerial talks in a Romanian ski resort, were given focus by the school massacre in Beslan in September, which left as many as 350 people, most of them children, dead. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

417

Marsh amp; McLennan suspends #39;market services agreements #39; NEW YORK -- Marsh amp; McLennan Companies Inc. announced Friday that it was suspending its practice of using quot;market services agreements quot; with insurance carriers. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business.

418

Airbus #39; new rival to 7E7 may utilize subsidies Airbus might tap up to 1 billion euros (\$1.25 billion) in controversial government loans to build a new A350 airplane model, which would be a rival to Boeing #39;s new 7E7 jetliner. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

419

IPod Helps Lift Apple #39;s Fourth-Quarter Profit Apple Computer Inc. reported yesterday that profit in its fourth fiscal quarter jumped 140 percent from the comparable quarter last year. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

420

Wi-Fi Successor Called High-Speed Hype, for Now Intel touts WiMax, but analysts say it likely won't go beyond niche applications. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

421

Screenshot 3 of 4: Google Desktop Search tool Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

422

Saturn probe may reveal key to life A space probe headed for Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan, is nearing the end of its two billion mile journey, reports Nic Fleming. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

423

Oil Holds Near \$55 on Winter Fuel Anxiety Oil prices held strong on Friday not far below the \$55-a-barrel mark as traders worried time is running out to top up low heating oil inventories before winter. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

424

Netflix nightmare negative for stock It was quot;Nightmare on on Elm Street quot; for Netflix yesterday as investors bludgeoned the online movie rental company #39;s stock. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

425

Google's New Program Searches Hard Drives (AP) AP - Online search engine leader Google Inc. is setting its sights on the computer desktop with a new software program that promises to scour through the clutter of documents, e-mails, instant messages and other files stored on hard drives. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

426

IBM lines up big daddies of Unix servers IBM plans to announce two new top-end Unix servers, sources familiar with its plans said, opening major new challenges to Sun and HP. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

427

Screenshot 1 of 4: Google Desktop Search tool Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

428

Searching files on PC easier The Mountain View company unveiled the free technology Thursday that allows users to simultaneously scan the Web and their computer hard drives for documents, e-mail, instant messages and the sites they #39;ve visited in the past. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology.

429

Malignant Tax-Payers Almost a year has passed since the then-Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky was jailed. Meanwhile, the oil giant he founded is about to lose its core asset, Yuganskneftegaz, that produces 60 per cent of all its oil. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

430

Sprint to cut 700 jobs as it trims back service Sprint Corp., the telecommunications giant, said yesterday it will cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division as it stops selling business long distance services outside of package deals. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

431

SCO plans Web site for legal filings In the 17 months SCO Group has waged its multiple-lawsuit war over its alleged rights to Linux, Groklaw has been the festering thorn in the Utah software company #39;s side. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

432

National Foods says worth up to \$A6.65 per share SYDNEY: Australian dairy group and takeover target National Foods Ltd said today that New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra #39;s \$A1.6 billion bid is too low and its shares are worth \$A6.11 to \$A6.65 each. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

433

Screenshot 2 of 4: Google Desktop Search tool Google unveils its first desktop application for searching through personal files on the PC and through a person's Web history. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

434

Delta sees wider third-quarter loss Delta Air Lines Inc. expects to report a much wider loss for the third quarter due to one-time charges, higher oil prices and a decline in its domestic passenger-mile yield, the airline said Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

435

Greenspan: US Can Weather Oil Cost Rise Record oil prices are unlikely to inflict the economic pain they did in the 1970s, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday, adding that he thought the world could adjust to higher-priced oil. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business.

436

Delta expects net loss up to \$675M Delta Air Lines world headquarters in Atlanta is shown in this Sept. 8 file photo. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the airline reported that it expects its quarterly report to be released Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

437

TSMC to tape out 40 more products at 90nm by year-end Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has already produced over 80 products using 90nm processes, and the company expects to tape out 40 more products at this technology node by the end of this year, according to Genda Hu, vice president of Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology

438

Wachovia Profit Rises 14 Percent Wachovia Corp. (WB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 5 US bank, on Friday said third-quarter profit rose 14 percent, helped by increased lending to consumers and a decline in bad loans. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business.

439

Tiger Woods Turned Away From San Juan (AP) AP - Tiger Woods and his new wife were briefly held aboard their private yacht Thursday by U.S. Coast Guard officers and turned away from San Juan's port because they failed to notify authorities of their arrival ahead of time, an official said. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

440

Apple Stock on Upward Momentum; Analysts Positive Much of the rise in the company #39;s stock yesterday was due to Apple #39;s outlook for the current holiday quarter. Apple said it expects to post a first-quarter profit of between 39 cents and 42 Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business.

441

Google Unveils Desktop Search, Takes on Microsoft (Reuters) Reuters - Google Inc. on\Thursday rolled out a preliminary version of its new desktop\search tool, making the first move against its major\competitors in the race to provide tools for finding\information buried in computer hard drives. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding science and technology.

442

Sun Microsystems #39; Revenue Growth Seen Pressured Credit Suisse First Boston raised estimates and the target price on Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) after the company broke even on per-share, pro forma basis for the fiscal first quarter. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

443

Els Takes Care of Drummond at Wentworth Defending champion Ernie Els completed a 2-and-1 victory over Briton Scott Drummond when the rain-delayed World Match Play Championship first round resumed at Wentworth Friday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports.

444

UK bankers may face US trial over Enron Three British ex-bankers are to appeal a decision by a judge that they could be extradited to the United States to face trial over alleged fraud charges relating to disgraced energy group Enron. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

445

Germany's Schroeder arrives in Libya (AFP) AFP - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder arrived in Libya for an official visit during which he is to hold talks with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

World politics.

446

Samsung enjoys strong profit despite flat phone growth In spite of a slowdown in cell-phone sales, Samsung Electronics Co. still roared to a 46-percent profit compared with the same period last year. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

447

Dell targets iPod Mini with new MP3 player (MacCentral) MacCentral - Dell Inc. took the wraps off its holiday lineup on Thursday, showing new printers, plasma televisions and music players that will soon be available through its Web site. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

448

Rossi takes provisional pole at Phillip Island Italian Valentino Rossi, chasing a fourth consecutive premier race world title, has grabbed provisional pole after initial qualifying in the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island in Victoria. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

449

In Another Reversal, Intel Kills 4 Gig Chip Leading chipmaker Intel revealed Thursday that it will not manufacture a much-ballyhooed 4 GHz version of the Pentium 4 PC processor. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology

450

Govt may slash duty on petrol, diesel New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) may consider slashing customs duty on petrol and diesel from 15 per cent to 10 per cent besides exempting kerosene and LPG from excise levy as part of efforts to spare consumers from the impact Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

451

Nokia: profits slump despite market share recovery October 15, 2004 4:59 PM GMT (Datamonitor) - Nokia NOK.HE has used the formidable financial muscle it has built up as mobile handset market leader to engage in a vicious price war to build its market share. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business.

452

3 state utilities may offer Internet via power lines Clearing the way for homes and businesses to receive high-speed Internet services through their electrical outlets, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules this week that would enable the utility companies to offer an alternative to the Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology

453

Nokia Posts Drop in 3Q Earnings, Sales (AP) AP - Nokia OYJ reported a 20 percent drop in third-quarter profits on Thursday, citing disappointing mobile phone sales that will likely put a damper on fourth-quarter results as well. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

454

Smoking should be banned in cars that carry children: medical group (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The dangers of second-hand smoke are so great there should be a ban on lighting up in cars carrying children, Ontario doctors said Thursday, bringing an immediate outcry from critics who labelled it another attack on personal freedoms. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding health and medicine.

455

Cole ban is reduced Andy Cole will be back in action for Fulham at Aston Villa next weekend after his ban was reduced by the FA. Cole was initially suspended for three matches after being sent off for his part in a brawl at West Bromwich on September 18. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

456

S amp;P 500 Futures Rise on Stronger-Than-Expected Retail Sales Futures on the Standard amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index rose after a government report showed retail sales rose more than forecast last month. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

457

Losses at Delta Renew Bankruptcy Speculation Delta Air Lines, which is struggling to avoid a bankruptcy filing, said today that it expected to lose as much as \$675 million for the third quarter, and that it was burning cash at a steep rate. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business.

458

Edward C. Baig: Personal Tech - Microsoft makes multitasking entertaining (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - On Tuesday at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, Bill Gates showcased the third iteration of the couch-potato software that fuels Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, MCE 2005 for short. It's the version Gates insists will lift these entertainment-oriented (and often pricey) machines into the mainstream. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

459

Democratic Leader Asks for Ethics Probe (AP) AP - The House Democratic leader Thursday asked for an investigation of alleged threatening remarks made to the ethics committee chairman by GOP lawmakers. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Politics

460

Pappas one behind leader Dufner Little-known Jason Dufner birdied the difficult 17th hole en route to a one-stroke lead on Thursday in the first round of the Greater Greensboro Classic. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

461

Airbus to seek one billion euros in state loans PARIS : European aircraft maker Airbus aims to apply for loans worth up to one billion euros (1.24 billion dollars) from European states for its new A350 airplane program, chief executive Noel Forgeard was quoted as saying in the Financial Times. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business.

462

Pfizer #39;s Vioxx Problem NEW YORK - The withdrawal of the arthritis drug Vioxx two weeks ago was a disaster for Merck. But it also put rival Pfizer in a fix. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

463

Perverts face DNA order OTTAWA -- More convicted criminals will have to submit DNA samples to the national data bank - including those convicted of possession of child pornography - under newly proposed legislation tabled in the House of Commons yesterday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding politics.

464

PeopleSoft: Oracle's Offer Is Inadequate (AP) AP - Oracle Corp.'s #36;21-per-share hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft Inc. isn't good enough for shareholders to accept, PeopleSoft director A. George "Skip" Battle said Wednesday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

465

TV patent suit against Microsoft will proceed SAN FRANCISCO - A California judge has denied three motions for summary judgement in a patent infringement case filed by TV Interactive Data Corp. (TVI) against Microsoft Corp., meaning the case will proceed to trial. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

466

ATTACKS IN IRAQ: 2 bombs kill 5 in Baghdad On the eve of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Iraq #39;s most-feared terrorist group claimed credit for setting off two bombs in the heavily fortified Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

467

Intel not to make 4-Gigahertz version of Pentium 4 PC processor The world #39;s No. 1 chipmaker Intel says that it will not make the 4-gigahertz version of its Pentium 4 PC processor. Intel will release another chip that has fewer gigahertz. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology

468

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Shares Plunge Shares of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co. plunged more than 50 percent Friday after the Food and Drug Administration told the drug developer it needs to conduct another study of its lead drug candidate, a lupus treatment called Riquent, prior to approval. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

469

Indymedia Servers Returned to Rackspace October 15, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- The Web servers that were seized late last week from Web hosting provider Rackspace Managed Hosting (rackspace. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

470

iMac, iPod, iConquered (washingtonpost.com) washingtonpost.com - For Apple Computer, will 2004 be remembered as a transformative year? Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology

471

Sun posts \$174 million loss for the quarter SAN FRANCISCO - With \$190 million in charges on its balance sheet related to restructuring and its recent patent lawsuit settlement with Eastman Kodak Co., Sun Microsystems Inc. on Thursday posted a net loss of \$174 million for its the first quarter of its fiscal 2005 year, which ended September 26. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

472

FCC approves broadband over power line rules The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared the way for power companies to roll out broadband over power line service by approving a set of rules designed to limit interference to other radio frequency devices. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

473

Update 1: Sprint to Cut 700 Jobs, Expects Charge Sprint Corp., the telecommunications giant, said Friday it will cut 700 jobs in its business solutions division as it stops selling business long distance services outside of package deals. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

474

Park has 4-stroke margin PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Grace Park followed her sensational first round with a steady, 5-under 67 Friday and opened a four-shot lead midway through the Samsung World Championship. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

475

Crowds gather for Zimbabwe treason verdict building in central Harare under the watchful eyes of dozens of riot police toting batons or rifles. More riot police set up roadblocks on some of Harare #39;s main roads, searching vehicles heading towards the city centre. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding world politics.

476

UN Haiti Force Needs Troops Urgently - Brazil BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - U.N. peacekeepers in Haiti urgently need reinforcements to cope with surging violence in the Caribbean country devastated by tropical storms, Brazil's foreign minister said on Thursday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

477

United to seek more cuts from labor, elsewhere CHICAGO United Airlines says it will need even more labor cuts than anticipated to get out of bankruptcy. United told a bankruptcy court judge in Chicago today that it intends to start talks with unions next month on a new round of cost savings. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

478

IBM, Cisco in enterprise security tie-up IBM Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled product updates that will tie technology from the two companies more closely together in an effort to secure customer networks from worms and viruses. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding business and technology.

479

Stupples Shoots into Second Britains Karen Stupples shot 65 to claim a share of second place at the halfway stage of the Samsung World Championship in Palm Desert, California. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports

480

IPods an eye-opener for industry Apple Computer #39;s iTunes Music Store sold its 150 millionth song on Thursday, another key milestone in the Cupertino firm #39;s push to stay ahead of digital music rivals like Microsoft and Dell. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding business and technology.

481

PeopleSoft exec follows Conway out the door Within two weeks of the firing of CEO Craig Conway, business applications vendor PeopleSoft Inc. has seen the departure of another top executive, Ram Gupta, executive vice president of products and technology. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

482

Judge approves US Airways financing deal, delays ruling on pay ... A federal judge is expected to rule today whether US Airways Group Inc. will be permitted to impose a far-reaching 23 percent employee pay cut. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

483

Nokia profit falls 20 percent on price cuts Nokia Corp. reported a 20 percent decline in net profit for the third quarter on Thursday, due largely to cuts it made in the prices for its mobile phones. The Finnish handset manufacturer predicted that earnings would fall again in the fourth quarter. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

484

Gibernau grabs pole at Phillip Island Spain #39;s Sete Gibernau has put in a storming qualifying lap to snatch pole position for Sunday #39;s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island from title rival and defending world champion Valentino Rossi. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

sports

485

Intel sets cruise control on Pentium 4 SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp. President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Otellini served notice at the company's recent developer conference that the megahertz era was coming to a close, and the decision Thursday to remove the 4GHz Pentium 4 processor from its road map is clear evidence that Intel has once and for all kicked its speed habit, according to industry analysts.ADVERTISEMENT<img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp">SBC Case Study: Crate Barrel</a> What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

science and technology

486

Jet crashes on takeoff in Halifax, killing seven HALIFAXNot much is left after the early morning crash of a jumbo cargo jet but a broken, burned-out metal carcass and a Harry Potter novel. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

None of the above - this is a piece of news related to a tragic event.

487

Paris city authority hedges bets on Linux move PARIS -- The city of Paris intends to reduce its dependence on software suppliers with "de facto monopolies," but considers an immediate switch of its 17,000 desktops to open source software too costly, it said Wednesday. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

488

Microsoft investigates game code theft Microsoft is investigating the recent on-line release of a pirated copy of the forthcoming Xbox Halo 2 game, warning that downloading the code, or making it available for download, will be treated as theft. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

This is a piece of news regarding science and technology.

489

Shut yer yap! LONDON -- England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson wants his embattled captain David Beckham to keep his mouth shut. That won #39;t satisfy the English Football Association, which asked Beckham yesterday to explain his Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Sports.

490

Intel Pulls Plug on 4-Gigahertz Chip In recent months, Intel delayed several chips and recalled other, defective ones. It overestimated demand, thereby causing an inventory glut. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Business

491

Argentine Political Exile Wins Claim for Damages BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - Argentina's Supreme Court ruled for the first time on Thursday that someone who fled the country fearing political persecution during the 1970s "dirty war" should receive damages from the government. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

world politics

492

Vote counting under way in Afghan election, Karzai expected to win KABUL, Afghanistan Early results show interim Afghan president Hamid Karzai leading in that country #39;s first free presidential election. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

World politics.

493

Online music pirates will be collared within days Trade association The British Phonographic Association (BPI) which last week vowed to bring 28 illegal music uploaders to justice, has secured a High Court action to force the internet service providers to come up with the identities of the alleged Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

business

494

'Trustworthiness' still a goal for Microsoft January 15, 2005 -- a Saturday -- will almost certainly pass quietly on the bucolic Redmond, Washington, campus of Microsoft Corp. But for those in the field of information technology security, who often make a sport of following the company's struggles to secure its products, the date is certain to attract some notice: it's the third anniversary of a now-famous internal Microsoft e-mail dubbed the "Trustworthy Computing" memo.ADVERTISEMENT<img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.ifw.general/sbcspotrssfeed;sz=1x1;ord=200301151450?" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;9228975;9651165;a?http://www.infoworld.com/spotlights/sbc/main.html?lpid0103035400730000idlp">SBC Case Study: Crate Barrel</a> What sold them on improving their network? A system that could cut management costs from the get-go. Find out more. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

Science and technology.

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NBA Notebook column The NBA has come to basketball-crazy China -- but it doesn #39;t expect to make any money soon. The league flew more than 100 people halfway around the world for its first games Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

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Week in review: All eyes on iPod Apple Computer is the undisputed champion of the hard-drive music market, but competitors are gearing up for a shot at the title. The various versions of the iPod account for 92. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

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Signs of progress amid turmoil in Iraq US military pressure against insurgents, coupled with Iraqi government efforts to negotiate, may be gaining traction. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

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African Union Are Somalia #39;s warlords ready to loosen their iron ... A new dawn breaks over Somalia. The interim Somali Parliament convened a special session in Kenya and elected Colonel Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed, the self-styled leader of the autonomous region of Puntland, as the new interim Somali president. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

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Study: Mobile phone use increases brain tumor risk Ten or more years of mobile phone use can dramatically increase the risk of developing a benign tumor on the auditory nerve, according to a study conducted by the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. Is this a piece of news regarding world politics, sports, business, or science and technology?

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