Fighting things that go bump in the night

BERLIN: A monster is following him. The boy runs and runs, but the monster closes in. The youngster can feel his pursuer's breath. Panic overcomes him. He screams, opens his eyes and sees the walls of his bedroom.

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Life Expat

How to survive a big chill

So you've lived in London, maybe Toronto or New York and feel you know how to cope with frigid winter nights. Perhaps you're prepared with a warm coat, wool scarves and plenty of DVDs. But the best way for unseasoned expatriates to survive winter in Beijing - or even a bit more south in Shanghai - isn't to confine oneself in the apartment until spring.

Jean passes on empowerment with passion and purpose

Jean van Wetter's China story began almost 10 years ago in the classrooms of the National University of Singapore. He was a business administration student and most of his teachers were always ending their class with an intriguing question: "And what about China"?

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Then and now

Sports

Luxemburgo: Brazil talent draining away

RIO DE JANEIRO: Former Real Madrid and Brazil coach Vandelei Luxemburgo has called on the Brazilian government to take action to slow the exodus of young players to foreign clubs.

Van Basten to quit after Euro 2008

AMSTERDAM: Netherlands coach Marco van Basten will step down after the Euro 2008 finals, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said on Tuesday.

Mourinho Terry's choice for England coach

LONDON: Jose Mourinho would be the best choice as England coach, national team captain John Terry said on Tuesday.

Romario blames hair medicine for failed drug test

RIO DE JANEIRO: A hair loss medicine was responsible for former Brazil striker Romario failing a doping test after a club match, the player said on Tuesday.

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