World markets slide as investors worry about US economy and brace for key jobs report
American soldier in Afghanistan killed in grenade attack; bomb kills British airmanKABUL — A suicide bomber struck a U.S. convoy in southern Afghanistan on Friday, killing two American soldiers, and military officials announced the deaths of two other international troopers — one American and one Briton — the day before. Men called Paul, women named Catherine ‘most likely to be swingers’LONDON - Women named Catherine and men called Paul are most likely to indulge in swinging, according to a new study. German girls’ boobs are getting bigger!LONDON - German men are celebrating because frauleins’ boobs are getting bigger. According to a nationwide study of body shapes, breast measurements are on average an inch bigger than they were a year ago, reports The Sun. US commander all for reintegrating Taleban in Afghan societyLONDON - US commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, has said that 50 to 80 per cent of the Taleban would probably stop fighting if they were given jobs and added that he was all for reintegrating them into Afghan society. Smoking cessation drug ‘does not increase self-harm or depression risk’LONDON - Popular smoking cessation drug varenicline doesn’t increase the risk of self-harm or depression, according to a new study. Berlusconi knew I was a prostitute, says D’AddarioLONDON - The prostitute at the center of Silvio Berlusconi’s sex scandal gave out intimate details of their purported encounter on live TV. UK Sikh cop wins discrimination caseLONDON - A Brit Sikh police officer, who was told to remove his turban during training, has won his discrimination case. Gas-mask bra designers win Ig Nobel prizeLONDON - The designers of a bra that turns into gas masks have received the 2009 Ig Nobel prize organized by the magazine Annals of Improbable Research. Study: Half of drug addicts quit after 6 months of treatment, but long-term care neededLONDON — About half of heroin and crack cocaine addicts in England’s treatment programs quit the drugs after six months, a new study says. FBI explosives experts say NYC terror suspect had the goods to kill scores of peopleNEW YORK — The Afghan immigrant accused of buying large quantities of hair dye and nail polish remover to make explosives had the goods to kill scores of people in New York — a devastating attack on a scale with the transit bombings in London and Madrid, according to documents and interviews with former FBI experts. Israel taking extraordinary steps to block prosecution of military, political leadersJERUSALEM — Stung by a damning U.N. report alleging war crimes in Gaza, Israel is taking extraordinary steps to fend off potential international prosecution of its political and military leaders, hiring high-powered attorneys, lobbying Western governments and launching a public relations blitz. Britain’s Supreme Court justices sworn in ahead of openingLONDON — Britain’s new Supreme Court won’t hear its first case until Monday, but the justices are already at work. Box of public information leaflets, not 500 pound bomb, killed Afghan girlLONDON - Eight days into Operation Panther’s Claw it was not a 500lb bomb that killed an unnamed girl on June 27 this year, but a box of public-information leaflets. US commander seeks British support for change in strategy as Afghan violence intensifiesLONDON — U.S. Gen. Stanley McChrystal called on Thursday for a dramatic change in tactics in the faltering war against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan and said it would be wrong to lower military goals there, despite recent setbacks. McChrystal on Afghanistan: Situation ’serious’LONDON - The situation in Afghanistan is “serious”, with victory not something that can be taken for granted, the commander of NATO forces in the country said Thursday in a speech to a London audience. UK’s Tate Modern temporarily shuts exhibition featuring nude image of Brooke Shields at age 10LONDON — Britain’s Tate Modern has temporarily closed an exhibition that includes a nude image of a 10-year-old Brooke Shields, following a visit from a London police unit that deals with obscene publications. Brit leader asks Arnie to “terminate” prostitute-rating websiteLONDON - Labour Deputy Leader Harriet Harman has called upon actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenneger to “terminate PunterNet”, a California-based website where prostitutes are rated by men who have had sex with them. McDonald’s online map shows ‘McFarthest Point’ in AmericaLONDON - McDonald’s is certainly everywhere - the popular fast food chain has reached America’s farthest spot between the grasslands of South Dakota. Brit pub landlady looking for exorcist to get rid of drinks topping ghost!LONDON - A Brit pub landlady has revealed that she is in need of an exorcist for her pub, as there seems to be a ghost who likes to keep topping up regulars’ drinks. Britons in undies crowd shop for free outfit offerLONDON - A large number of Britons turned up at clothes chain Joy, wearing only their underwear, to take advantage of the shop’s free outfit offer. British defence giant may face new corruption chargesLONDON - British defence firm BAE Systems could face corruption charges over allegations it spent millions in bribes to obtain lucrative foreign arms deals, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in London confirmed Thursday. US commander in Afghanistan says success against the Taliban cannot be taken for grantedLONDON — The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan says success there will take time, patience and resolve. Now, get married on board retired plane ConcordeLONDON - Concorde enthusiasts are now being given the chance to tie the knot on board the plane. Winnie the Pooh is back - and he’s got a new friendLONDON - Winnie the Pooh, the favourite honey-loving bear of generations of young children, is to make a return to the bookshelves after more than 80 years - with a new little friend, it was announced Thursday. British anti-fraud prosecutors to pursue case against BAE SystemsLONDON — British anti-fraud prosecutors intend to pursue a case against BAE Systems PLC, the world’s No. 2 defense contractor, on charges of corruption in dealings on foreign contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds. UK agency moves to prosecute BAE Systems for alleged illegal payments on contractsLONDON — Britain’s Serious Fraud Office says it intends to prosecute BAE Systems PLC, the world’s second-largest defense contractor, on charges of corruption in dealings on foreign contracts. Experts say elitist Gandhi pen risks possibility of a backlashLONDON - Well known Swiss pen manufacturer Montblanc’s decision to unveil a gold and silver fountain pen to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, the spearhead of India’s independence movement in the early part of the 20th century, has provoked criticism and risks the possibility of a backlash. Average Briton spends 30 hours online every weekLONDON - An average British person spends 30 hours online every week, according to a new survey. European, Asian stock markets mostly down on weak data, despite IMF growth forecast upgradeLONDON — World stocks were mostly lower and Wall Street was expected to slide on the open Thursday as weak economic data overshadowed higher growth forecasts from the International Monetary Fund. |
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World markets slide ahead of key US jobs report
