Court rejects appeal in French restaurant saga

PARIS, March 11 (AFP) - A court ruled Thursday against three French pension ...

'Berlin's fastest cat' escapes with burnt paw

BERLIN, March 12 (AFP) - A cat in Germany escaped with just a burnt paw aft ...

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Power symbol wins NY condom design contest

NEW YORK, March 9 (AFP) - An electric power button symbol inched past other entries to win New York's condom wrapper design contest, the city said Tuesday.


Villain socks are now available in the market

In addition to hitting villain with shoes, you can now "wear" and step on it to get rid of bad luck.


German police summoned over forgotten vibrator

BERLIN, March 5 (AFP) -- A woman in Germany phoned police after hearing "suspicious noises" in her flat, but much to her embarrassment officers found the source was a vibrator, authorities said Friday.


Our cheesy photo with president... er, who?

LONDON, March 4 (AFP) - Many would have grabbed him for a cheesy photo, but when South African President Jacob Zuma and his entourage swept into a London supermarket, one elderly couple completely ignored him.


I know Jawi

PERLIS: Although it has been 70 years, he can still remember the language that he learned when he was a young boy.


Internet cafe ban call draws Chinese hacker wrath

BEIJING, March 4 (AFP) - One woman taking part in China's annual parliamentary meetings has learned that law-making has its drawbacks -- especially when you provoke savvy web users.


Fridges talk to washing machines at high-tech fair

HANOVER, March 3 (AFP) - A fridge that talks to your washing machine and a television that instructs your dishwasher. It's all possible at CeBIT, the world's top high-tech fair.


Israel aborts raid after soldier posts details on Facebook

JERUSALEM, March 3 (AFP) - Israel's military and one of its soldiers are no longer "friends" after the gunner posted details of an impending West Bank raid on his Facebook page, leading to the mission being aborted, the army and media reports said on Wednesday.


Australian home rigged like "Die Hard" movie: police

SYDNEY, March 3 (AFP) - An Australian recluse fortified his home with so many improvised explosive devices it resembled something out of a Hollywood action movie, police said Wednesday.


'Don't tell Michelle': Obama indulges sweet tooth

SAVANNAH, March 2 (AFP) - Days after President Barack Obama was warned during a check-up to avoid high-fat foods because of his elevated cholesterol, he asked onlookers to let him get away with a small indulgence.


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Power symbol wins NY condom design contest
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