Spain says smoking ban to be in place in 2011 (Reuters)
Reuters - Smokers have at least a few more months to light up in Spain's restaurants, bars and cafes.
Archive for May, 2010
Plans delayed to sell Marcos jewelry (Reuters)
Reuters - The Philippine government has shelved plans to auction jewelry owned by former first lady Imelda Marcos, a spokesman said Tuesday, leaving it to the next administration to decided what to do with the valuables.
4-year-old Jackson impersonator a thriller (Reuters)
Reuters - Almost a year after Michael Jackson's death, the spirit of the King of Pop appears to live on in a 4-year-old Chinese boy, who is fast becoming an international dance sensation.
Duchess of York apologizes over newspaper sting (Reuters)
Reuters - Britain's Duchess of York, caught on camera apparently offering to sell access to her ex-husband, UK trade envoy Prince Andrew, said Sunday she was sorry for her "serious lapse in judgment."
Next Philippines leader plans to keep on puffing (Reuters)
Reuters - Senator Benigno Aquino, set to become the Philippines' next president, said Monday he is not ready to quit smoking yet because it could affect his decision making.
Jackson fans to spend night among his possessions (Reuters)
Reuters - Want to spend a night with Michael Jackson's possessions? The Japanese promoter of a collection of his belongings on display in Tokyo can make that dream come true on the first anniversary of the pop icon's death. Starting Sunday, fans in Japan are expected to line up for the chance to spend one night inside the Neverland Collection at the Tokyo Tower, which to many is a shrine to the sacred memory of their idol.
Surfin’ USA goes to the dogs as canine surf season opens (Reuters)
Reuters - Surf's up -- and Buddy, a Jack Russell terrier, is stoked.
Jailed professor says orgies disturbed no one (Reuters)
Reuters - A Chinese college professor has been jailed for running a sex club, whose members were the first to be convicted of "group licentiousness" in 20 years, media reported on Friday.
Ninjas rescue student from muggers (Reuters)
Reuters - Ninjas are not known for having a soft side, but a group of warriors came to the rescue of a student in Sydney who was being viciously assaulted by muggers.
Can chocolate fight aging and make your skin glow? (Reuters)
Reuters - The world's largest chocolate maker says it may have come up with a chocolate bar that could fight wrinkles and slow the aging process, making it the latest food group to tap the appetite for healthier living.