JERUSALEM – Israel has decided to adopt about 6,000 Indians who claim Jewish ancestry, and plans to send a team of rabbinical judges to formally convert them to Orthodox Judaism (search), the Haaretz newspaper reported Friday. The mass conversion, ordered by Israeli Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar (search), will enable members …
Read More »Microsoft Files Counterfeit Lawsuits Vs. 8 Firms
NEW YORK – Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), the world’s largest software maker, on Monday said it was filing lawsuits against eight computer system builders and resellers in seven U.S. states, accusing them of distributing counterfeit and unlicensed software and software components. The lawsuits follow similar action in November 2004 against eight …
Read More »Fast Facts: Detail on Buildings
Following are facts about the financial institutions named in the 2004 warning about possible terrorist attacks: — The World Bank (search) has a headquarters building and five other buildings in Washington where 7,000 of the World Bank’s 10,000 employees work. — The International Monetary Fund (search) has about 2,400 employees …
Read More »Retail Sales Weaker Than Expected in March
WASHINGTON – U.S. retail sales (search) rose 0.3 percent in March, the Commerce Department (search) said on Wednesday, falling short of expectations after a sharp downturn in department store and clothing sales. Wall Street had forecast a 0.7 percent rise in retail sales last month due to higher gasoline prices …
Read More »Cheney, Crown Prince Abdullah Meet
DALLAS – Vice President Dick Cheney (search) met on Sunday with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah ahead of the Saudi’s talks Monday at President Bush’s ranch, where oil prices, terrorism and democratic reforms in the Middle East will top the agenda. Cheney and Abdullah met at a hotel where Abdullah was …
Read More »Transcript: Paul Volcker Exclusive Interview
NEW YORK – Paul Volcker, the chairman of a committee authorized by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to investigate the Oil-for-Food program, spoke with FOX News’ Eric Shawn. Following is a partial transcript of their conversation: SHAWN: What’s your view on being too soft on Mr. Annan? VOCKER: We are not …
Read More »Review: Samsung's 'Origami' Device Poorly Designed, Hard to Use
NEW YORK – Looking for a great PC that runs a fully fledged version of Windows XP but weighs less than two pounds? Well, it’s here — at least if you can live without the “great” part. The Samsung Q1 is one of the first computers made to Microsoft Corp.’s …
Read More »St. Louis Rams Sign Denzel Washington's Son
ST. LOUIS – Signing the son of actor Denzel Washington on Monday ensured the St. Louis Rams of making a splash the day after the NFL draft ended. John David Washington, a 5-foot-10, 200-pound running back was among 10 undrafted players signed by the Rams. He played for Division II …
Read More »Study: Ozone Hole Will Contract, May Disappear by 2050
TOKYO – The ozone hole over the Antarctic is likely to begin contracting in the future and may disappear by 2050 because of a reduction in the release of chlorofluorocarbons and other ozone-depleting gases, according to a team of Japanese scientists. The findings are based on a series of numerical …
Read More »Some Evacuated Arizona Residents Could Go Home Friday Despite Wildfire
HEBER, Ariz. – Residents who have spent this week in Red Cross shelters while their homes were threatened by a 6,200-acre wildfire will likely be allowed to return home Friday evening, authorities said. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest spokesman Bob Dyson said crews battling the Potato Fire 140 miles northeast of Phoenix …
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