A fist fight may seem an odd way to show respect between Jews and Muslims, but when Dmitriy Salita competes for the WBA light-welterweight title next month, he'll be doing just that.
Taiwan's dwindling birth rate causes concernAs a schoolteacher, Ariel Shen has been observing Taiwan's declining birth rate from up close.
Mosques, Chinese goods, Arabic classes rebuild Silk RoadSmoke from hookah pipes and the aroma of lamb skewers on the grill mix in the chilly autumn air as men talk loudly in Arabic over pulsating music beneath the neon glow of restaurant signs.
Flashy Indian brides struggle with high gold pricesFor Indian brides buying jewellery, the bigger the better is the general rule, but record gold prices during this year's wedding season are forcing many to compromise.
Laptop becomes reality for Uruguay's schoolchildrenA laptop is now finding its place alongside a notebook and pen in schoolbags in Uruguay, the first and only country to offer an Internet-connected computers to all public primary school students.
Ubisoft steps up videogame fitness with virtual coachFrench videogame powerhouse Ubisoft will have a virtual fitness coach whipping Wii users into shape starting Tuesday.
Rare Charles Darwin book in toilet in BritainA first edition of Charles Darwin's seminal "On the Origin of Species" will be sold this week after it was found in a family's toilet in southern Britain, an auction house said Sunday.
Beirut sets out to woo back shoppersBrimming with style, Beirut is regaining its reputation as a shoppers' paradise, with luxury labels such as Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton among a slew of shops opening in the city's renovated souks.
Pistols, Tasers, assault rifles sell fast at US showRecession-stoked fears of rising crime and tougher gun laws under a Democratic government are sending US gun sales sky high, and big crowds at the Chantilly Gun Show this weekend proved it once again.
Celebrity Style
Jessica Szohr's deadly accessories'Gossip Girl' actress Jessica Szohr believes her character Vanessa Abrams would die if she didn't wear lots of dramatic accessories.
Halle Berry too busy for make-upActress Halle Berry has revealed she is ''too busy'' to worry about putting on make-up, even though she is fanatical about looking after her skin.
Erin O'Connor's surgery outcrySupermodel Erin O'Connor was told she needed a nose job and breast enlargement surgery if she wanted to be a successful model.
Vintage fan Pixie LottBritish singer Pixie Lott admits she loves wearing vintage clothes and gets a thrill when she finds good outfits.
Health
Conscious but paralysed; patient's case not uniqueThe story of a Belgian patient wrongly diagnosed as comatose for 23 years revives the debate on care for those considered in a vegetative state, with the astonishing case far from unique according to a recent study.
Severe reactions to swine flu vaccine: WHOAn unusual number of severe allergic reactions to swine flu vaccinations have been recorded in Canada, where a batch of the vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline has been recalled, the WHO said on Tuesday.
AIDS death toll passes 25 mln: UNAIDSAIDS has killed 25 million people worldwide but new infections are slowing sharply, the UN said on Tuesday as it issued its annual report that mixed hope with a warning against complacency.
'Comfort food' relieves stress: Australian studyA high-fat, high-sugar diet could have the same effect on brain chemistry as mood-altering drugs, giving scientific support to the craving for "comfort food", Australian researchers said on Tuesday.
Forbes Features
Halle Berry Turns EntrepreneurWhen the world's largest fragrance company showed Halle Berry a prototype bottle for her debut perfume, Berry said no. The simple rectangular design failed to convey her personality.
Five Ways To Avoid Swine Flu While Traveling1. Research
Europe's Best And Worst Countries To Find A JobThe Euro Zone may be crawling out of recession, but it's still almost impossible in parts of the Continent to find a job.
World's Most Expensive HomesLast year, a 40-acre Greenwich, Conn., property with a 21,897-square-foot, 14-bedroom Jacobean manor was listed for $125 million. It was the world's second most expensive home for sale.
Celebrity Gossip
- Pixie Lott set for Meat Loaf musical
Pixie Lott wants to star in a production on London's West End theatre district and is in line to audition for a role in Meat Loaf musical 'Bat Out Of Hell'.
Keisha Buchanan reunites with Mutya Keisha Buchanan has revealed she will be working with one-time Sugababes bandmate Mutya Buena on her upcoming solo album.
Jude Law back with Sienna?Jude Law and Sienna Miller appeared to be ''more than just friends'' when they partied at New York nightspot The Box last week.
Mysterious MikaMika refuses to comment on his sexuality because he likes his life to retain an air of mystery.
Opener Gautam Gambhir top-scored with 167 as India piled up a record 417-2 on the first day Tuesday of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka.
France's first lady, singing ex-supermodel Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, has agreed to star in US auteur Woody Allen's next movie, she told a television interviewer.