French celebrity intellectual Bernard-Henri Levy has been caught red-faced quoting a "Botulist" philosopher who, it turns out, was invented as a joke by a journalist from a satirical weekly.
Lynx provides luge with animal magicAfter days fretting over snow and protesters, Winter Olympics officials were confronted with reports of a wild animal on the loose at the Whistler sliding centre here on Monday.
Palin's note-scrawled hand draws critics' ridiculeConservative superstar Sarah Palin came in for ridicule from her critics, after published news photos showed her referring to talking points scribbled on the palm of her hand during a major speech.
Asada proves to be meal dealJapan's figure skating star Mao Asada has captured her first honour at the Winter Olympics by having a hot dog named after her by a street vendor.
British PM turns to bananas for poll boost: reportElection fever is mounting in Britain, and Prime Minister Gordon Brown is preparing himself for the campaign trail by eating up to nine bananas a day, a newspaper reported on Monday.
Topless women in eye-popping Ukraine poll protestFour young women naked from the waist up barged into a Ukrainian polling station on Sunday and held a rowdy protest just before a candidate in the country's presidential election cast his ballot there.
Igloo collapses on Canada's finance ministerCanadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty was felled on Saturday by a block of snow as he toured an igloo on the sidelines of G7 talks in Canada's far north.
No jail for sexy texts, China tells couplesChinese authorities are trying to reassure amorous couples that sexy text messages will not land them in jail amid a crackdown against pornography on the Internet and mobile phones.
Plane panel falls from sky onto US mall parking lotA car-sized panel from a cargo jet fell out of the sky Friday and crashed into a mall parking lot in the US state of Florida, startling shoppers but causing no injuries or damage, the airline said.
Plane section falls from sky onto US mall parking lotA car-sized panel belonging to a cargo plane fell from the sky and crashed Friday into a mall parking lot, startling shoppers but causing no injuries or damage, local media reported.
N.Ireland leader jokes about 'Olympic' marathon talksNorthern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson joked Friday that if negotiating were an Olympic sport, the province's politicians would win the gold medal.
Latvia auctions off Soviet military ghost townA former Red Army garrison town deserted since Moscow's troops left the ex-Soviet republic of Latvia a decade ago Friday was auctioned off to a Russian firm for 10 times its list price, authorities said.
'Racy pics' banker keeps job after model comes to rescueAn Australian banker caught viewing risque photos of a top model on live TV can keep his job, the bank said, after the beauty backed an Internet campaign to support him.
Aussie model joins campaign to save red-faced bankerA top Australian model has backed a growing campaign to save the job of a banker caught viewing risque shots of her on live TV, in footage that has caused an Internet sensation.
British pubs to get new 'safer' glassesDrunken pub fights in Britain are set to get safer with the invention of a strengthened beer glass that health authorities hope will cut the huge bill for treating inebriated brawlers.
Sports
No sweat for tennis ace Djokovic in first round rompNovak Djokovic began with a runaway win at the Rotterdam Open on Tuesday, crushing Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-2, 4-1 in his opening match as the Ukrainian had to quit after 54 minutes with a knee injury.
Fickle winds threaten 33rd America's CupThe 33rd America's Cup features the biggest and fastest boats in the 159-year history of sailing's most prestigious trophy -- but fickle winds at the Spanish port picked by a US court to host the event threaten serious disruption.
City keep pressure on Liverpool in race to EuropeManchester City moved back on to Liverpool's shoulder in the race for a place in next season's Champions League with a 2-0 win over Bolton on Tuesday.
Fabregas strikes verbal deal to join Barca: reportArsenal's star midfielder and captain, Cesc Fabregas, has struck a verbal agreement with Champions League holders Barcelona to return to the club next season, Cadena Ser radio reported on Tuesday.
Celebrity Gossip
Jessica Alba's dating adviceJessica Alba - who is married to Cash Warren - has given her advice to single men on how to woo a woman.
Shy singer Lady GagaLady Gaga claims she has struggled to make friends since finding fame because she feels shy and out of place in Hollywood.
Kelly Osbourne needs Luke nearKelly Osbourne says her friends think she and fiance Luke Worrall are ''weird'' because they cannot bear to be apart from one another.
Charlie Sheen back with Brooke Charlie Sheen has been reunited with his wife Brooke Mueller after a restraining order was modified to allow contact with his family.
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