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Two Pakistanis Scale the 'Killer Mountain' - Nanga Parbat
Just a few days ago an Italian climber lost his life and two others were rescued by a Pakistani military helicopter from the Nanga Parbat. The notorious mountain has probably swallowed up other ambitious climbers...
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UN to go green by cutting on AC
Fighting global warming should start at the top and to set an example the United nations have decided to remove Air-conditioners from the headquarters office in NY. UN is exhorting its staff and...Child safety laws mean adults 'scared to approach children'
"Adults are afraid to interact with other people's children because they fear being labelled a paedophile, according to a report published today by the thinktank Civitas.The report, Licensed To Hug, calls for...Adults 'scared to go near kids'
An interesting report that says that adults are becoming wary of spending too much time with children because they are afraid their intentions will be suspect."Many adults are afraid to interact with children for fear of being labelled as paedophiles, a report has claimed. ...He's black, and he's back! Private enterprise saves southern Africa's rhino f...
Great news for the Black Rhino. Sometimes private enterprise can work hand in hand with conservation as this scheme shows."A pioneering scheme which allows private landlords to own and breed wild rhinoceroses has...Cuba to offer free sex changes
"Cuba's new president Raul Castro has decided to offer citizens free sex changes. The development is the latest in a series of eye-catching reforms in state policies since Mr Castro succeeded his brother Fidel in February. Health officials in Havana said the...Huge rally in Cuba marks May Day
Hundreds of thousands of Cubans attended a rally through the streets of Havana today in mark May Day and honour the world's workers."President Raul Castro, who succeeded his ailing brother Fidel in February, is...Scientists shrink Hebrew Bible to size of sugar grain
"Scientists have succeeded in writing a full version of the Hebrew Bible — including vowel points — in a space smaller than the size of a pinhead.Using a scientific device called a Focused Ion Beam, scientists...
Northern Rock chairman quits
I think the Northern Rock problems are ovrblown. They actually have a chance of making it. However, maybe the resignation of the Chairman and the appointment of a new can restore confidence in the shareholders and... Herbicide banned to protect compost
Hopefully people will not use the intervening 12 months to stock up their garden sheds."A group of councils and "green waste" companies has succeeded in persuading an environmental regulator to block householders'...Largest Human Trafficking Ring Ever Busted By Greek police
"Greek police said on Monday that it had succeeded in dismantling one of the largest and best organized rings in the people-trafficking and sex trade after a two-month investigation that culminated in a huge police operation on Sunday."Iran Accuses US of Spying
In the run-up towards talks on Iraq, the rhetoric from Tehran has heated up. White House deputy press secretary sidestepped the question, though ABC News had posted a corroborating story. "Iran said Saturday it has uncovered spy rings organized by the United States and its...Ramen Challenge
"Ramen Challenge Ramen Challenge 30,000 yen is on offer ($247 US) to those who can consume this entire massive bowl full of ramen in 20 minutes. It contains 1kg of pork, 1.5kgs of noodles and 2.5 Litres of soup. Over 700 people have tried, 3 have succeeded... This store is...Who's afraid of the big (fake?) wolf clone?
South Korean researchers who claim to have cloned two wolves have been called into question by fellow scientists who spotted errors in their data. The other scientists started an online firestorm which led to...Children rapist writes scientific paper in jail and gets away
"The law does not choose. Kurt Treptow, an American historian, imprisoned in 2002 in Romania for children molesting, and sentenced to seven years of jail, was released yesterday. The Court ruling is final and irrevocable. He succeeded to get out earlier, because, during his...
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