"Formula-1" racers like Russian cars
The pilot of the team "McLaren-Mercedes" Kimi Raikkonen, vice-champion of 2003, 2005 "Formula-1" racings learnt driving at the wheel of the Russian car "Lada".
Body image, not menopause, causes lack of desire
Women who lose their sexual desire as they age may not be the victims of hormonal changes but may be reacting to their own body image, U.S. researchers reported.
Remains of "Godzilla" croc found
The fossilised remains of a crocodile that ruled the oceans 140 million years ago have been discovered in Patagonia. Scientists have nicknamed the creature Godzilla, because of its dinosaur-like snout and jagged teeth.
Will Russian-Lithuanian commission about border demarcation end up peacefully?
VILNIUS, November 11 - The resort town of Palanga will host the fourth meeting of the Russian-Lithuanian intergovernmental commission on cooperation on Friday.
Russian, Kazakh companies sign gas transit agreements
ASTANA, November 11 - Kazakhstan`s state-owned KazMunaiGaz and Russia`s gas giant Gazprom signed two agreements on the transit of Central Asian and Russian gas through Kazakhstan.
Pitt, Jolie co-star in People`s Choice nominations
LOS ANGELES - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the rumored Hollywood paramours who co-starred in "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," led the field of People`s Choice Award contenders announced on Thursday with three nominations each.
Yushchenko Ready to Pawn His Blood
The President’s direct communication with Ukrainian people has turned out a good tradition.
Moldavian students not to study sexual subject any more
Moldavian Ministry of Education cancelled the subject "Sex upbringing" at schools.
Scientists can control appetite within 5 to 10 years
Scientists have identified another hormone involved in regulating hunger. Obestatin joins a raft of other hormones which can boost or suppress a person`s appetite.
Head to head: Is online gaming bad for you?
Online video games are one of the biggest growth areas in interactive entertainment. Role playing game World of Warcraft sold almost 400,000 copies in two days when it went on sale in Europe.
Porno-star`s underwear for 130euros
Barcelona - The 13th international festival of erotic film FICEB-2005 came to the end.
Russia stands for limited increase in UN SC membership
UNITED NATIONS, November 11 -- Russia stands for a limited increase in the number of members of the UN Security Council and believes it should be slightly above 20 compared to current 15, according to Russian Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Konstantin Dolgov, who opposed the idea of stripping the permanent members of their veto right.
Ford unveils mini-fleet of hybrid NY taxis
NEW YORK - Ford Motor Co. on Thursday introduced a mini-fleet of hybrid taxicabs to serve New York City, part of its push to promote cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Malaysia gamers face night curfew
A Malaysian city is introducing a curfew for online gamers in a bid to stem a rise in the number of addicts.
Ukraine resumes "orange revolution"?
KIEV, November 11 - Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko has urged all the fellow-Ukrainians to celebrate the forthcoming anniversary of the ‘orange revolution,’ which falls on November 22 according to the new political calendar, as a "feast of freedom on Ukrainian land."
USA puts forward a proposal to Russia
WASHINGTON, November 11 -- The United States proposed to Russia to hold a bilateral meeting next week of Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Busan, South Korea.
Hillary Clinton of Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan -- Mehriban Aliyeva has a new hat to wear this week, and it`s not from Paris.
Cars soon to "talk" to roads and to each other
As the Japanese version of a Honda Accord pulls up to a blind intersection, the navigation screen flashes the urgent message "Caution: Oncoming Vehicle!"
Putin expresses sympathy for Jacques Chirac
MOSCOW, November 11 - Russian President Vladimir Putin called French President Jacques Chirac Thursday to express sympathy and support for the French government and people in connection with the ongoing riots in the country, the Kremlin press service said.
Thai baker sells severed legs, hands and heads
Bakery products made by Wichai Singwong look horrible. His little bread-baking factory looks like a dissecting room.
Paul McCartney to beam concert into space
Former Beatle Paul McCartney is to broadcast live into space from a U.S. concert to two astronauts circling the globe.
Phishing Scam Lured Users with Bogus Google Site
An online scam offering the lure of free money through a bogus Google Web site has been uncovered by security company Websense , which reported that the site was shut down about 30 hours after it was first discovered on Monday.
Jordanians Rally to Denounce Al-Zarqawi
Hundreds of angry Jordanians rallied Thursday outside one of three U.S.-based hotels attacked by suicide bombers, shouting, "Burn in hell, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi!" after the terrorist`s group claimed responsibility for the blasts that killed at least 56 people.
One-way ticket to Cambodia, please...
The governor of a Cambodian province is suing an American Internet cafe owner over a Web site that promotes a sleepy corner of the war-scarred southeast Asian nation as an ideal place for people who want to kill themselves.
France must react to urban ills after riots: Chirac
French President Jacques Chirac said on Thursday the government had to respond quickly to problems residents face in riot-hit suburbs and a police chief said he feared rioters were planning protests in central Paris.