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Harry is off to US base for training

Prince Harry is off to a secret experimental combat weapons base in the US where he’ll undergo training in his Apache combat chopper how to hunt the Taliban when posted in Afghanistan, a media report

Dennis to tackle Obama on 60th birthday

Dennis the Menace, the hero of UK children’s comic Beano, is all set to celebrate his 60th birthday by taking on one of the world’s most powerful men — US President Barack Obama when he visits Beanoto

‘Dog owners healthier than those with no pets’

They are known as the man’s best friend. But scientists say dogs are more than just a faithful companion to their owners.

Kate Moss wants to kick the butt

Kate Moss is seeking help from hypnotists to quit smoking.
The 37-year-old supermodel, who wowed the Paris catwalk by puffing away a cigarette, is desperate to kick the butt because she is trying for a baby with fiancé Jamie Hince.

‘Sleepless nights help burn calories’

You may lose sleep over this study — going without a night’s rest helps shed the flab. Earlier researches have linked chronic lack of sleep to weight gain.
Now an international team claims to have found that losing a night’s shut-eye helps burn 135 calories, almost the same amount of energy one exhausts during a two-m

Brain process that combats fear found

Scientists have identified a brain mechanism which makes a person fearless, a discovery they say could lead to a new treatment for those suffering from regular anxiety attacks.

Rats, too, can burst into song

In what sounds like a plot from an animated feature film, scientists have discovered that rats emit noises that bear many similarities to what we call songs.

Blame your protein for your body shape

Models present creations at the Mercedes-Benz DFashion show in Mexico City on Wednesday.

Ever wondered why some people are apple-shaped while others look like pears? It’s because of a protein which determines your body shape, say scientists.

Hillary to UK royals: Don’t get stressed

Don’t get stressed and enjoy your big day is US secretary of state Hillary Clinton’s advice to Prince William, fiancee Kate Middleton and their families ahead of the royal wedding next month.

Modern man traced to southern Africa?

Modern humans may have originated from southern Africa, say researchers, challenging the age-old view that people came from the eastern part of the continent.

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