VALLETTA (Reuters) - Staunchly Catholic Malta approved the introduction of divorce, backing the move by a small majority in a referendum. Full Story »
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Italy unlaces North Korea attempt to smuggle tap shoes
Reuters – Wed Jun 1, 10:49 am ETUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Italy foiled an attempt by North Korea to import tap-dancing shoes in breach of a U.N. ban on the sale of luxury goods to Pyongyang, according to a U.N. report on the enforcement of sanctions against the North. Full Story »
New wildlife law spares beloved Pete the Moose
Reuters – Wed Jun 1, 10:47 am ETMeowing senator touches off political row
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Malta backs introduction of divorce in referendum
Reuters – Tue May 31, 10:58 am ET
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Infamous tax man faces new trial over fake passport
Reuters – Tue May 31, 10:57 am ETJAKARTA (Reuters) - An Indonesian tax man convicted of taking bribes from companies looking for lower bills, paid $20,000 to buy a fake passport for overseas jaunts while he was meant to be locked up behind bars, a court heard Tuesday. Full Story »
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Police hunt for "Goldilocks"
Reuters – Fri May 27, 12:36 pm ETLONDON (Reuters) - British police appealed for help Friday in tracing a suspected burglar they have dubbed "Goldilocks" because he breaks into houses, eats food and then has a sleep. Full Story »
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FBI says "mullet bandit" holds up another bank
Reuters – Thu May 26, 8:54 am ET
Reuters CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Ohio bank robber dubbed the "mullet bandit" by federal authorities appears to have struck again. Full Story »
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Phone app tells tales on murderer
Reuters – Thu May 26, 8:55 am ETSEOUL (Reuters) - It began with a simple phrase -- "brace yourself" -- sent by a university professor to his mistress via a South Korean messaging service app used by millions every day. Full Story »
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Brooding men, smiling women seen as sexy?
Reuters – Wed May 25, 12:48 pm ETVANCOUVER (Reuters) - Guys, want to look sexy and get the girl? Don't smile too much. Look brooding or show a bit of shame instead. Women, ignore that advice. Full Story »
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Excuse me, but aren’t we brothers?
The Newsroom – Thu May 5, 2:17 pm ETLuck, fate, kismet -- whatever you want to call it, two guys named Joe and Rick got hit by all three on a beach in Hawaii. It started innocently enough: Joe Parker was walking on the beach one day. He … Full Story »
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Metro cans French music after complaints
Reuters – Wed May 25, 12:48 pm ETBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Brussels may be a largely French speaking city but the operator of its metro service has ruled out playing French music at its stations after an experiment drew complaints from Dutch-speaking Belgians. Full Story »
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Warning: Walking on a Florida street may be dangerous
Reuters – Wed May 25, 12:47 pm ETWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Warning to pedestrians -- Walking down the street in Florida could be hazardous to your health. Full Story »
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