Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it has endured a spate of mysterious toilet blockages on its Airbus fleet, with one packed plane forced to make an unscheduled landing because it had no working lavatory.
Jet-wing pilot to attempt Africa-Europe flightA Swiss man will attempt to fly from Africa to Europe using a jet-powered wing attached to his back on Wednesday, his technical team announced Tuesday.
Darwin first edition sells for 100,000 poundsA first edition of Charles Darwin's seminal "On the Origin of Species" found in a family's toilet in southern Britain sold for more than 100,000 pounds Tuesday, Christie's auction house said.
Japan's Miura raring to conquer Everest at 80A Japanese mountaineer who just lost his title as the oldest man to climb Mount Everest to a Nepalese fellow septuagenarian vowed Tuesday to do one better and scale the peak aged 80.
US Santas demand priority swine flu vaccineUS Santas want swine flu vaccine so that sneezing children don't give them an unwelcome present this Christmas.
'World's oldest sheep' dies in Australia heatwaveThe world's oldest sheep has died in Australia after succumbing to a record-breaking heatwave that scorched much of the country's southeast, its owner said Tuesday.
Marriage proposals for French bank heist hero: lawyerA suspected bank robber may not be most girls' idea of Mr Right, but women are proposing marriage to a jailed French van driver accused of stealing million of euros, his lawyer said Monday.
Stress-free Christmas? Cheap hotels for British mother-in-lawsA hotel chain offered Tuesday to take some of the stress out of Christmas this year with a special room rate in Britain for mother-in-laws.
Bizarre candidates kick off Philippine election raceBizarre candidates such as the "Ultimate Messiah" and a man who crows like a chicken are seeking their moments of fame by making unlikely bids for president in next year's Philippine elections.
- Germany's 'Robin Hood banker' gets suspended sentence
The manager of a bank branch in Germany who secretly transferred money from rich clients to heavily indebted customers was sentenced to a 22-month suspended jail term on Monday, a court spokesman said.
Yellow card for goalkeeper after cat rescueThe Croatian first division match between Sibenik and Medjimurje Cakovec will be remembered for a cat which earned the visiting team's goalkeeper a yellow card, press reports said on Monday.
Chinese migrants change names to be 'more Hong Kong'An increasing number of mainland Chinese migrants to Hong Kong are changing the spelling of their surnames to avoid discrimination in the former British colony, a report said Monday.
Rogue kangaroo tries to drown dogA rogue kangaroo tried to drown a dog and then viciously attacked its owner when he launched a rescue bid, paramedics said on Monday.
Rare Charles Darwin book in toilet in BritainA first edition of Charles Darwin's seminal "On the Origin of Species" will be sold this week after it was found in a family's toilet in southern Britain, an auction house said Sunday.
China legislator seeks to criminalise banquets: reportA Chinese legislator fed up with lavish banquets and official wining and dining has proposed making the "squandering of public funds" a crime, according to state press.
Sports
Indian cricketer Dravid heaps misery on Sri LankaRahul Dravid scored his 28th century as India reached a strong 535-4 at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Wednesday.
Australian swimmer Jones eyes London GamesAustralian swimming champion Leisel Jones said on Wednesday she could continue to train and become the nation's first swimmer to compete at four Olympics.
Pavlik to defend middleweight title against EspinoKelly Pavlik will defend his World Boxing Council middleweight title against fellow American Miguel Espino on December 19 before a host of hometown supporters, according to promoters.
Wizards win after death of owner PollinAbe Pollin, whose 45 years directing the Washington Wizards made him the NBA's longest-tenured club owner, died at age 85, hours before his team won a tribute triumph in an arena he built.
Celebrity Gossip
Emily Blunt had stutter Emily Blunt has confessed she had a stutter when she was growing up but she managed to overcome the speech impediment through her acting.
Robert Pattinson's pop plan Robert Pattinson wants to pursue a music career after he has finished filming the 'Twilight' movies.
Lady Gaga mad for men Lady Gaga has revealed she is more attracted to men than women, despite being bisexual.
Miley Cyrus to get Trace tattoo Miley Cyrus' brother Trace can't wait until she turns 18 so they can get matching tattoos.
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