Dictator Ceauşescu's gifts go under the hammer

A bronze yak and an African leopard skin are among official presents given to the late dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu that will be auctioned off.
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Seriously, you know, whatever annoys you most

The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion has rounded up the most irritating words to hear, with 'whatever' and 'you know' topping the list.
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The story of Christmas, with a modern twist

A church group has unveiled a poster to remind people of the religious aspect of Christmas -- while making a statement about modern-day extravagance.
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Briton's romantic efforts leave Riviera villa owners stunned

A British fantasist who sneaked into a French luxury villa to prepare it for a romantic night has ended up facing charges after flooding the property.
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Norwegians in search of their bread and butter

An acute butter shortage in Norway has left people worrying about how to bake their Christmas goodies with shelves empty and prices through the roof.
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Oscar Wilde's tomb not safe from dangerous kisses

Oscar Wilde's renovated Paris tomb has been unveiled, complete with a new glass barrier to shield it from a torrent of dangerous, admiring kisses.
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Snickering encouraged at caricature exhibit

Snickering is strongly encouraged at a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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The truth is out there: Free State puzzled by UFOs

Fiery unidentified flying objects over the Free State have left star gazers puzzled, the Volksblad newspaper has reported.
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You want the right to play? Fine, just keep the noise down

A Hong Kong school has lost an appeal against a noise abatement order issued after a complaint about the daily ruckus emanating from its playground.
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Designer city 'just window-dressing'

Cape Town has been named World Design Capital for 2014, at the International Design Congress in Taipei, but there are dissenting voices back home.
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Burn after wearing -- township kids' hottest fashion statement

It is a cool night in the heart of Soweto and crowds of trendy young people are heading in one direction only: Pimville Zone 6.
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Krejcir bodyguard in gunfight

Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir was linked to another mysterious incident this week when one of his alleged bodyguards was shot and arrested.
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The heavies Lonmin hired

Management at Lonmin's Western Refinery have admitted that they gave confidential information about employees to private investigators.
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Drunk moose found stuck in apple tree

A moose has been discovered entangled in an apple tree in a Swedish man's garden, seemingly intoxicated from eating fermented fruit.
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New Zealand sees no Justice in quirky baby names

You can perhaps understand why officials in New Zealand might think that naming a newborn baby Lucifer is not giving it the fairest start in life.
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Drowning in a sea of waste

The convenience of using plastic leaves our world smothered in rubbish.
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Zim's 'face of violence' promoted

A senior army officer is devoted to Mugabe and has been linked to previous 'rigged' elections.
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Tomb raiders ravage China’s past

International collectors have spawned a ruthless industry that cares little for a precious history.
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No more cosy pub chats for hacks and cops

Elizabeth Filkin, the United Kingdom's former parliamentary commissioner for standards, has warned of the "fraught issue" of drinking with reporters.
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Iran shrugs off oil export sanctions

An already frail economy will come under more pressure when the EU ban comes into effect.
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