6. november 2005

U.S.-Led Offensive Hits Insurgents on Iraqi Border. A sweep aimed at shutting down the flow of foreign fighters along the Euphrates River is the largest military assault since American-led forces stormed Falluja last year. By KIRK SEMPLEand EDWARD WONG. [NYT > Home Page] 1:06:08 PM    comment [] Flood fears as downpours forecast. Heavy rain could leave parts of the UK - already saturated due to the wet weather - at risk of flooding. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 1:04:39 PM    comment [] Azerbaijan begins key elections. Azerbaijan is holding parliamentary elections, seen as test of democracy in the oil-rich former Soviet republic. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 12:59:47 PM    comment [] French riots rage despite warning. France suffers its heaviest riot damage yet as police warnings fail to deter arsonists for a 10th night. [BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition] 12:57:44 PM    comment [] Just Googling It Is Striking Fear Into Companies. As Google increasingly becomes the starting point for finding information, companies are beginning to view the company with some angst, mixed with admiration. By STEVE LOHR. [NYT > Technology] 12:56:35 PM    comment [] Microsoft makes fresh move to Web, challenging Google, Yahoo (AFP). AFP - Microsoft is making a fresh move to bring more services to the Internet in a bid to fend off challenges from rivals like Google and Yahoo that could chip away at the customer base of the world's biggest software firm. [Yahoo! News: Technology News] 12:53:31 PM    comment [] Can Hollywood Evade the Death Eaters?. Warner Brothers may make money on its next "Harry Potter" movie, but the company is still looking to cut costs. By LAURA M. HOLSON. [NYT > Business] 12:51:48 PM    comment []

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