Morgan Stanley board backs chief
International Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago NEW YORK The board of Morgan Stanley, responding to a campaign to remove its chief executive, Philip Purcell, has announced a series of changes in corporate governance and reaffirmed its support for Purcell.

Hostage reliant on persuasion
NEWS.com.au - 39 minutes ago THE Federal Government had no new information on the kidnapping of an Australian man held hostage by insurgents in Iraq, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today. Mr Downer was speaking from New York after

UPDATE 6-Verizon wins MCI with $8.5 billion offer
Reuters - 1 hour ago By Justin Hyde. WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) won its 10-week battle for MCI Inc. (MCIP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday, as Qwest Communications International Inc.

England Pleads Guilty to Abusing Prisoners
ABC News - 2 hours ago Army Pfc. Lynndie R. England looks down as she arrives to testify in her court martial at Fort Hood, Texas, Monday, May 2, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero). By TA BADGER Associated Press Writer. FORT HOOD, Texas May 2, 2005 — Pfc.

Stand up. Tongue update. Time travelers.
Houston Chronicle - 2 hours ago By KYRIE O'CONNOR. 1. I was, I confess, slightly disconcerted by Laura Bush's stand-up act at the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday night. Now, I'm thrilled she'd have the gumption to take on that

Iran, North Korea dominate nuclear conference
Reuters - 23 minutes ago By Louis Charbonneau and Carol Giacomo. UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Controversy over the nuclear ambitions of Iran and North Korea dominated a global disarmament conference on Monday, with the United States

Italy: Agent's Shooting Not Deliberate
ABC News - 1 hour ago Italian government undersecretary Gianni Letta speaks on his mobile phone as he leaves Palazzo Chigi premier's office, in Rome, Monday May 2, 2005. The Italian investigation into the death of Italian agent

16 including UK soldier killed in Iraq
Daily Times - 43 minutes ago BAGHDAD: A spate of Baghdad bombings killed at least 16 in Iraq on Monday, as US private Lynndie England pled guilty in Texas to abuse charges related to a picture showing her holding a naked Iraqi prisoner on a leash.

Vice president touts Social Security plan to supporters
Access North Georgia - 2 hours ago At a ticket-only town hall meeting, Vice President Dick Cheney rallied the party faithful Monday to support President Bush's plan for Social Security reform. After emerging to cheers and applause from the

Bride Could be Billed for Search
WXIA-TV - 6 hours ago The bride-to-be whose run from her wedding prompted a massive three-day search in the town of Duluth, Ga., could be billed or even sued for the efforts of law enforcement, the mayor told 11Alive News Monday.