Legendary David Seaman got new haircut
The former goalkeeper of English national football team and London "Arsenal" has sold his hair for 10,000 pounds.
Cup for queen
For most guys, golf provides a well-deserved four-hour vacation from their girlfriends. And though no sane man would turn down a date with professional golfer Natalie Gulbis, pity that same man when he finds out his new girl can out-drive him. "It`s an ego thing to hit the ball long," says the 21-year-old LPGA rising star.
Airline must pay ё25,000 to bullied transsexual worker
A transsexual airline worker who was forced from her job by managers unhappy with her appearance won her claim of sexual discrimination yesterday. Marlene Davidson, 51, who was formerly called Malcolm, had an unblemished four-year career with the budget airline, Flybe.
Two times more sex on American TV
Researchers from Kaiser Family Foundation have been carrying out analyses of programs by top-level American TV channels ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, WB, PBS, Lifetime, TNT, USA Network and HBO for sexual scenes of talks about sex since 1998.
Russian Olympic official predicts 25 medals for Russia in 2006
The Russian team could win about 25 medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, a ranking member of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) said Thursday.
Monster in Swedish Lake
Hundreds of people said they saw a huge ophidian creature in Lake Storsjon, in north-west of Emthland province.
Vibrating mouse
This optical vibrating mouse comes with a motor that can be turned on and off using a switch below the scroll wheel.
No pictures of Britney Spears
A new Britney Spears remix album is set for release at the end of this month, entitled "B In The Mix: The Remixes".
Huge Samsung notebook with detachable display
Samsung last week launched the first notebook to feature a 19-inch display at a trade show in Berlin. Besides having the high-end specifications worthy of a true desktop replacement, it will possibly feature the industry`s first detachable 19-inch LCD display which is capable of 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution. The LCD panel will also have a DVI port which will allow it to function as a desktop monitor.
Court backs Turkish headscarf ban
Turkey can ban Islamic headscarves in universities, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.
Ukrainian president takes blood test
KIEV - Specialists have taken blood samples from Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko to be analyzed in European laboratories as part of investigations into his alleged poisoning, the presidential press-service said Thursday.
Microsoft and AP: New informational channel
Microsoft and Associated Press have signed an agreement of creation of a new information channel which is going to be transmitted by the internet, USA Today reported.
Use SMS to warn people they are in danger
The Dutch government is testing a mobile phone danger alert system that sends text messages to people who could be affected by natural disasters or terrorist attacks.
Tokyo hopes to discuss peace treaty with Putin
MOSCOW, November 10 - Tokyo hopes a serious discussion on a peace treaty will take place during Russian President Vladimir Putin`s visit to Japan, Japanese Ambassador to Russia Issei Nomura said Thursday.
What makes women safer drivers?
The female hormone oestrogen could give women the edge when it comes to tasks such as safe driving, say researchers.
Democracy takes time, says Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said some former Soviet states cannot be expected to become Western-style democracies overnight.
Sharp drop in sperm donor numbers
The number of men - especially students - volunteering as potential sperm donors has fallen sharply since 2000, a study has found.
Cambodia is good place to commit suicide with no pain
PHNOM PENH - 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.
Teenager from L`vov Region Raped Elderly Woman
A teenager, threatening bodily harm, ravished a 67-year-old woman, resident of a township of Pustomitivsky district, L▓vov region.
Estonians not to visit Russia any more?
TALLINN, November 10 - In the latest twist in ongoing difficulties between Estonia and Russia, the Baltic country`s foreign minister, Urmas Paet, said Thursday he was upset that the Russian authorities had denied him a visa to attend a roundtable on cross-border cooperation in St. Petersburg.
Russia, Norway to ease visa regime
HARSTAD (Norway), November 10 - Russia and Norway plan to conclude an agreement on easing visa regulations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday after talks with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store.
Former UN official from Russia charged with money laundering
NEW YORK, November 10 - A former UN official from Russia has made his second appearance in a New York court after being charged with money laundering in a scandal that has rocked the global organization.
Microwave your bra to stay warm this winter
TOKYO - For the woman who wants to stay both warm and environmentally conscious this winter -- and isn`t bothered by extra bulk under her shirt -- a lingerie maker unveiled a thick bra that can be heated in a microwave.
Boxer Klichko Quits Ring! Switches for Policy?
Ukrainian boxer Vitaliy Klichko, having been operated upon his knee, has made a truly breaking announcement: he is quitting his sport career and will never return to boxer ring.
Major terror attack prevented in Dagestan
MAKHACHKALA. Nov 10 - A major terrorist attack has been prevented in Dagestan.