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Sweat and hard labour behind football shirts

In a squalid suburb of the Indonesian capital, young women are working long hours in grim conditions to make sure football fans can wear their team colours for the 2010 World Cup.4:03 PM on December 09

UN expels Nepal soldier charged with schoolgirl's torture death

The Nepal Army has run into fresh trouble with the UN expelling an officer for gross human rights violations and human rights organisations calling for his arrest.4:02 PM on December 09

Australia's FIFA World Cup dream runs into rough weather

Australia's hope to bid for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cups suffered a set-back with rules football and rugby bodies refusing to step aside to relinquish their ownership of stadiums.4:02 PM on December 09

High-flow oxygen can ease headaches

Fifteen minutes of treatment with high flow oxygen significantly eased cluster headaches, according to a new study.4:02 PM on December 09

Impulsive eaters most likely to be obese

'Guilt-ridden dieters', impulsive eaters and those too busy to focus on food, are most likely to show signs of obesity, says a new study.2:06 PM on December 09

Australia retain squad for third Test against West Indies

Australia Wednesday announced an unchanged 12-member sqaud for the third Test against the West Indies beginning Dec 16 at the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) ground in Perth.2:05 PM on December 09

With spa and saunas, Finland set to showcase new airport terminal

The land of Santa and saunas, Finland is set to showcase its new airport terminal here Thursday, with a luxurious spa, well-being services and a modern, well-appointed lounge as its main attractions.2:05 PM on December 09

Volkswagen to acquire nearly 20 percent stake in Suzuki

German carmaker Volkswagen AG and Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp plan to enter into a long-term strategic partnership, the two companies said Wednesday.2:04 PM on December 09

GE keen to bring quality healthcare to Indian villages

The Indian arm of GE Healthcare, the $17 billion healthcare business of General Electric Company, is promoting a unique public-private partnership (PPP) initiative to bring accessible and affordable rural healthcare across India.2:04 PM on December 09

Nuts can help you cut down lung cancer risk

Munching on pistachios daily can cut down the risk of lung and other cancers, according to a new study.2:04 PM on December 09

Parents oblivious about protecting babies from SIDS

Placing infants on their backs for sleep can help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). But a study suggests that parents are becoming increasingly oblivious about protecting their babies from the syndrome, a study suggests.2:03 PM on December 09

Canadian group to open campuses in India

A Canadian educational company has announced it was licensing its brand for opening new educational institutions in India.2:03 PM on December 09

Mickey Rourke to tie the knot again

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is all set to tie the knot for the third time.2:03 PM on December 09

Rihanna loves 'high-risk' guys

Singer Rihanna, who was assaulted by her former boyfriend earlier this year, says she loves 'high-risk' men and would never date a 'nice' guy as with them the relationship becomes perfect and boring.2:02 PM on December 09

Honduran drug enforcement chief gunned down

Tegucigalpa (Honduras), Dec 9 (EFE) The head of the Honduran drug enforcement agency was killed here by two gunmen, police said.2:02 PM on December 09