NEW YORK, June 25 (Reuters) - The New York Times reported the following stories on its front page on Monday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. --- A judge pronounced five death sentences on the man Iraqis know as Chemical Ali for his role in the gas attacks on Kurdish villagers but Iraqi public interest in the trials has flagged. --- Rupert Murdoch's vast media holdings give him a gamut of tools to enhance his financial interests and establish his legitimacy in the United States. --- Bill Gates and Steven A. Ballmer of Microsoft, along with other high-tech executives, are lobbying for more visas for temporary foreign workers and permanent immigrants. --- Some environmentalists say that Home Depot is being too inclusive with its green products. --- Japanese chefs are considering extreme alternatives as shortages of tuna threaten to remove it from sushi menus. ---