Offbeat
New Zealanders sheepish on cattle count
Kiwis have long endured jokes about being outnumbered by sheep now they also have to contend with the revelation they are outnumbered by cows.
Tiger a rabbit with 'declining fortune'
It's the Year of the Tiger, but Chinese fortune tellers say it'll be a rough patch for the world's most famous one: disgraced golfer Tiger Woods.
February 10, 2010, 7:19 am-
There's only love at new supermarket
BEIJING, China (Reuters) - For Chinese singles in the market for love this Valentine's day, a Beijing supermarket may offer just what they're looking for.
February 10, 2010, 12:32 am -
Polish church uses TV motto to lure young
WARSAW (Reuters) - A Roman Catholic order in Poland has started to advertise its religious retreats by using the motto of a popular TV programme "I've Got Talent."
February 9, 2010, 10:42 pm -
"Paranormal Activity" too scary for Italians
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's government is mulling whether to slap restrictions on horror thriller "Paranormal Activity" after some movie-goers suffered panic attacks, sparking protests by children's and consumer groups.
February 9, 2010, 9:53 pm 
German thief robs arcade with cup of coffee
BERLIN (Reuters) - A thief in the German town of Hamelin robbed an amusement arcade by threatening the attendant with a cup of coffee, authorities said Tuesday.
February 9, 2010, 8:08 pm-
Google warns Chinese knock-off to stop using logo
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Google Inc has sent a cease and desist letter to the operators of a Chinese search website whose logo bears a close resemblance to its own.
February 9, 2010, 7:35 pm -
Saudi sex braggart gets no relief in court appeal
RIYADH (Reuters) - A Saudi appeals court has upheld a sentence of five years in jail and 1,000 lashes for a Saudi man who bragged about his sexual exploits on television, newspapers reported Tuesday.
February 9, 2010, 7:19 pm 
Kiwis sheepish on cattle count
New Zealanders who for decades have endured jokes about being outnumbered 20-to-1 by sheep now have to contend with the revelation they are also outnumbered by cows.
February 9, 2010, 12:39 pm-
Japan pedometer gives incentive to skip the taxi
TOKYO (Reuters) - Looking for extra motivation to walk away the pounds? A Japanese company is selling a pedometer that calculates how much money you save on taxi fares by walking as well as the calories you burn.
February 9, 2010, 3:53 pm 
Study shows why it is so scary to lose money
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People are afraid to lose money and an unusual study released on Monday explains why -- the brain's fear centre controls the response to a gamble.
February 9, 2010, 2:21 pm
Study toasts beer as being good for your bones
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Beer drinkers now have a good excuse to order another round -- the brew may help keep bones strong, a study has found.
February 9, 2010, 2:18 pm-
Chinese pair banking on flour power
VANCOUVER (Reuters) - China's Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo are getting ready to launch a dumpling-powered assault for a pairs gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics.
February 9, 2010, 2:15 pm -
There's only love at new Beijing supermarket
BEIJING, China (Reuters) - For Chinese singles in the market for love this Valentine's day, a Beijing supermarket may offer just what they're looking for.
February 9, 2010, 2:08 pm -
Looking for lasting love? It's not all looks and laughs
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singles looking for love put too much emphasis on looks and passion in trying to find their perfect match, according to research released ahead of Valentine's Day.
February 9, 2010, 2:05 pm -
Wild lynx puts frighteners on Whistler sliders
WHISTLER (Reuters) - A rare visitor got a first-hand inspection of the Whistler Sliding Centre on Monday when a lynx was spotted prowling in trees near the start area.
February 9, 2010, 1:50 pm -
Hasta La Pista, Baby...Arnie lights up the Games
VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The Olympic torch relay just got bigger, much bigger.
February 9, 2010, 1:49 pm -
Tourist's texts to Greece save him in New Zealand
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A tourist who got lost on a New Zealand mountain was rescued after sending text messages to his family in Greece, newspapers and websites reported on Monday.
February 9, 2010, 4:09 am -
German seniors on trial for kidnapping their banker
BERLIN (Reuters) - Four elderly Germans went on trial on Monday charged with kidnapping their financial adviser and holding him prisoner in a basement in an attempt to recover 2.5 million euros (2.19 million pounds) in lost savings, a court spokesman said.
February 9, 2010, 2:12 am 
ITV fined over killing a rat on TV show
SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) - Broadcaster ITV pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and was fined by an Australian court on Monday after a rat was killed and eaten on the reality TV show "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here."
February 9, 2010, 2:09 am-
Fifth of adults choose pet over partner on Valentine's Day -poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rather than spending Valentine's Day with their partner, one fifth of adults would prefer to be with their pet, although the French still came top for romance, according to a joint global poll by Reuters/Ipsos.
February 8, 2010, 3:42 pm
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