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A British soldier left blind by a grenade in Iraq has told how his life has been transformed by ground-breaking technology that enables him to "see" with his tongue. ... more
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American Donna Simpson, who already weighs 273kg, is determined to nearly double her size to become the world's fattest woman. ... more
A cow in Germany sparked a major police operation on Friday after escaping from a slaughterhouse, charging with horns lowered at police cars and passersby. ... more
New Zealand women are the most promiscuous in the world. ... more
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Thursday insisted Indonesia's president was not offended after reports that an MP fell asleep during a landmark parliamentary address. ... more
Australian tourism authorities are seeking five foreign couples to take part in what is touted as the world's longest, and most extraordinary, taxi ride. ... more
The Catholic Church in Denver, Colorado has barred two children from enrolling in an area Catholic grade school because their parents are lesbians. ... more
A restaurant in Santa Monica, California faces criminal charges after being accused of selling sushi made from whale meat, the sale of which is strictly banned in the United States. ... more
A 41-year-old unemployed former bank employee has confessed to 16 armed robberies, mainly of casinos in the Estonian capital Tallinn since 2007, prosecutors said. ... more
A Siberian traffic policeman was arrested for taking a 2,000-ruble (67-dollar) bribe and then trying to conceal his crime by eating the money, investigators said Tuesday. ... more
South Korea has opened a kimchi research centre to raise global demand for its iconic dish and for the country's cuisine in general. ... more
If you thought the mating business was already a jungle, where the pitfalls are looks, social rank, purchasing power, verbal skills and even subconscious smells, get ready to be dismayed for it is even more complex than thought. ... more
First Lady Michelle Obama bowed to tradition Tuesday and donated the dazzling ball gown she wore for her husband's presidential inauguration last January to the Smithsonian museum institution. ... more
A six-year-old girl rescued her baby brother from a fire in the central Philippines despite suffering serious burns herself, local newspapers reported on Saturday. ... more
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. ... more
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Barcelona's Brazilian defender Daniel Alves (down) jokes during a training session at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, on the eve of a UEFA Champions League ...
