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Sicilian prefers prison to house arrest with wife
PALERMO, Sicily - A Sicilian builder transferred from prison to house arrest tried to get himself locked up again to escape arguments with his wife at home, Italian media reported Thursday.
Reuters 10/25/2009 8:13 AM
More tax please, we're rich Germans
BERLIN - A group of rich Germans have launched a petition to call for a wealth tax to help the country bounce back from an economic crisis, because, as one said, he had "a lot of money I do not need."
Agence France-Presse 10/23/2009 2:28 AM
German police investigate kebab sauce after attack
BERLIN – German police are investigating a chilli sauce to determine whether it was so spicy that it was capable of causing grievous bodily harm when used in an attack.
Reuters 10/22/2009 7:06 PM
DNA trips up thirsty Taiwanese burglar
TAIPEI – A thirsty Taiwanese burglar fell victim to his habit of capping successful break-ins with a drink, as police traced him via DNA left on glasses and cans at the crime scenes, according to an official.
Agence France-Presse 10/22/2009 2:51 PM
Japan's first lady honored as 'jeans ambassador'
TOKYO – Japan's first lady Miyuki Hatoyama, who has made headlines with tales of her alien encounters, drew fresh media attention on Monday -- for being a fashion ambassador for humble blue jeans.
Agence France-Presse 10/20/2009 8:07 AM
Jackson, 'Barakula' masks are US Halloween favorites
WASHINGTON – Here's a way to frighten the neighbors on Halloween: wear a mask looking like convicted multi-billion-dollar swindler Bernard Madoff, a vampire-president "Barakula," or the late Michael Jackson.
Agence France-Presse 10/17/2009 12:24 AM
Black out: Man injured in London art exhibit
LONDON – A pitch-black art installation in London claimed its first victim on the opening day as a man walked straight into a wall, a report said Wednesday.
Agence France-Presse 10/15/2009 3:36 PM
Sweet sorrow for German boy who stole money
BERLIN – An eight-year-old German boy swiped nearly 2,000 euros (3,000 dollars) from his parents but was caught out when he tried to spend some of his ill-gotten gains on sweets, police said Wednesday.
Agence France-Presse 10/15/2009 1:01 PM
'World's shortest man' comes of age in Nepal
KATHMANDU – Khagendra Thapa Magar from Nepal, thought to be the world's smallest living man at just 22 inches (56 centimeters), has turned 18 and now hopes to be officially recognised for his record size.
Agence France-Presse 10/15/2009 8:57 AM
Aussie mum has two sets of quads, then twins: reports
SYDNEY – An Australian woman who made headlines by falling pregnant with quadruplets -- twice -- has added to her brood by delivering twins, reports said Monday.
Agence France-Presse 10/14/2009 12:17 PM