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ESTONIA PONDERS THE GM FOOD ROLLER-COASTER RIDE

The world of genetically modified foods - the subject of serious controversy in the West - evokes fears that technology is on a topsy-turvy track to ecological disaster. more »

The big e-deal

Taking its first step into e-commerce, Italian food retailer Parmalat said Monday it is buying a $30 million equity stake in Web grocery site NetGrocer.com. more »

Amazon to offer one-hour delivery

Amazon.com will offer customers a one-hour delivery option for books, CDs and toys through a partnership announced today with Kozmo.com. more »

Vlad The Bloodthirsty Opens Campaign

According to Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Russia_s next president will be called Vladimir. more »

Yugoslav Opposition Leader In Russian TV Interview

Serb opposition politician Zoran Djindjic said in a Russian television interview broadcast on Friday that opponents of President Slobodan Milosevic would proceed with mass protests later this month. more »

Make your own Web pitch

Bolster your e-resume with some personal cyber promotion. more »

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Hacker Finds a New Home for Stolen Cards

Curador, the online credit-card thief who has penetrated the security mechanisms of a number of leading e-commerce sites, is master of his own domain again. more »

HotJobs Wins Latest Battle With AOL

HotJobs.com on Friday said it won a second round in court against America Online subsidiary DigitalCity (DCI), when a judge denied a motion that would have let DCI avoid running listings from the job site. more »

Poland Begins Real Fight To Join EU

After two years of relatively straightforward talks, the moment of truth has arrived in Poland_s bid to join the European Union. more »

Taiwan Goes to Polls

China_s 2.5 million-strong military was reported to be on high alert on Saturday as Taiwan voted in presidential elections that could dump the ruling Nationalists in favor of a pro-independence party. more »

For Big Band and Jazz enthusiasts

WorldNet Resource Group, Inc. Announces Launch of Website For The National Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame. more »

Microsoft will add dictionary to its Encarta resource site

The online dictionary market will soon face new competition, as Microsoft announced it will launch a free online version of its Encarta World English Dictionary. more »

Raduev Seized With no Casualties

Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Patrushev told reporters that a special operation to capture Chechen field commander Salman Raduyev had been succesfully carried out Sunday morning. more »

IBM reveals wireless notebook strategy

IBM may be coming to the wireless party late, but analysts say its long-term strategy and broad experience could easily propel Big Blue past competitors. more »

Microsoft_s play for game market: X-Box

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates outlined his vision for the X-Box--a game console with built-in high speed Internet access and e-commerce capabilities that could well supplant the PC in many areas--to an overflowing crowd at the Game Developers Conference. more »

Russian Presidential Elections Have Begun

On March 15, the pre-term elections for Russian president began. more »

A blunt warning

China Turns Up Heat on Taiwan. more »

Iridium customers told service may end

Motorola has notified customers of Iridium, the financially troubled satellite telephone system it bankrolled, that service would end March 17 unless a buyer for Iridium comes forward. more »

3 Japanese Banks Announce Merger

Three Japanese banks plan to combine, creating a $1 trillion institution that will be the second largest bank in Japan and third largest in the world in terms of assets. more »