Israel`s first racetrack opened this week, drawing thousands of excited spectators but also angry demonstrators including Rabbis who criticized the inaugural race and insisted that it is a national disease

FIFA World Cup 2006 is right around the corner. All coaches must present their World Cup teams, and the deadline is approaching. Much debate surrounds the Netherlands team, with Salomon Kalou being left out due to citizenship issues.

US and Iraqi troops subdued the insurgent stronghold of Samarra this weekend, part of a new military push.

US soccer fans and players joined together to mourn the untimely death of Men?s National Team Assistant Coach Glenn ?Mooch? Myernick

Russia`s oil policies toward neighbors that willingly leave Moscow`s orbit, such as Ukraine, have sparked criticism throughout Europe. At full capacity and friendly conditions, the oil pipeline can deliver up to 1.2 million barrels of oil per day. Still, Russian officials weren`t convinced.

The struggle to raise money for the memorial for the nearly 3,000 who died in the Sept. 11 air attacks, as well as arguments over its design, security and how much of the 16-acre site where the World Trade Center stood should be preserved, have also caused delays in the effort.

Do you ever find yourself lifting your head to the sky and asking why? Why on earth is Paris Hilton always being discussed in entertainment news. Is she even in the entertainment industry for goodness sakes?

Although it`s hard finding a computer that isn`t running Microsoft Windows XP, there are still people who hasn`t abandoned their aging Windows 98 and Windows ME operating system.

After Israeli jets bombarded a camp south of Beirut belonging to a Palestinian terrorist organzation, Major General Udi Adam, head of the Israeli Army`s northern command, warned that such strikes would continue in the future if the situation didn`t change. Maj. Gen. Adam said "If Kiryat Shmona residents don`t sleep quietly, then the residents of Beirut won`t sleep quietly. This is an unequivocal message."

Barry Bonds completed his 22nd season in the major leagues. The 42 year old, seven-time MVP has 734 home runs - 21 short of the all-time record held by Hank Aaron

Although many of these conflicts have now ended and the international community has taken steps to gain control of the rough diamond trade, the United Nations and other sources report that illicit trading of rough diamonds still exists and could potentially finance civil conflicts as well as criminal and terrorist activities, a government report said.

The market is flooded with new inventions and innovations that are suppose to make our live easier and more efficient. The fact of the matter is that only tiny fractions of these so called ?innovations? are actually marketed and sold, not to mention used. And then there are also those who make it big, like Flexity, LLC.

Some deeply religious protesters see it as an act of faith and duty to stop Israel`s disengagement plan. According to some historical documents, Gaza had a Jewish community at different points in history, although there is no agreement on how many Jews lived there or how consistently.

The Oakland Raiders signed first round pick Michael Huff for a five-year contract on Tuesday. According to the new contract, Huff will play for the Raiders for five years and will be paid $22.5 million for it.

Powder`s kinetic blend of rock theatre, dazzling stagecraft, and turbo-charged rock and roll raised the roof, not to mention a few eyebrows.