1.   And the more established news providers have been hesitant.

2.   As a regionally specific news provider, Africa News Service subcontracts to native African news organizations and reporters.

3.   At least one company, a Hong Kong-based Internet news provider owned by Xinhua, welcomed the new regulations.

4.   Bagdikian says he is also concerned about whether Microsoft can be trusted as a news provider.

5.   CNET, a popular Web-based news provider that specializes in technology, this month will unveil its Snap!

6.   For instance, the only news providers are Reuters and PR Newswire.

7.   His initial rating for Broadcast.com, the on-line music and news provider, was a hold, a shocking move since his firm was among the underwriters.

8.   If Microsoft does become a news provider it will not set a precedent.

9.   In April, foreign electronic news providers were forced to register with Xinhua and pay them a service fee on the information they sell.

10.   In its third major strategic move in as many weeks, Internet news provider Individual Inc. will purchase ClariNet Communications Corp. of San Jose, Calif.