Crime, what crime? Doom-mongers eat words
2010-07-13 09:17:39
A South African newspaper recently published a cartoon showing British tabloid journalists at an "Eat your Words" dinner, tucking into their articles predicting mayhem and murder at the World Cup.
Spaniards turns out to welcome home heroes
2010-07-13 09:13:14
Thousands of fans lined the streets of Madrid Monday to welcome home the victorious Spain team after their World Cup final win over the Netherlands.
Spain captain Casillas celebrates with a TV kiss
2010-07-13 09:06:59
Iker Casillas crowned a spectacular run as Spain captain when he hoisted the nation's first World Cup and celebrated by planting a kiss on his TV presenter girlfriend in front of millions of viewers back home.
Stay cool and considerate in the summer heat
2010-07-13 09:06:52
The confinements of office life can be even more frustrating in the summer months.
Oracle octopus gets own World Cup for winning streak
2010-07-13 09:02:48
Paul the oracle octopus was given a replica of the World Cup on Monday as a reward for his perfect eight-for-eight record in picking matches as bettors worldwide collected their winnings based on his selections.
Finding beauty among the trash
2010-07-12 10:33:01
Photographer has scoured the city's dumpsites in search of evocative images.
Fried chicken or me? Tales of a tasteless relationship
2010-07-12 10:25:20
The plan my boyfriend used to chase me was pretty standard: roses, cafs and restaurants.
The capital shows true sports spirit
2010-07-12 10:25:07
I've been so impressed with people's enthusiasm for the World Cup in Beijing.
Joy and pain for special needs adoptions
2010-07-12 10:21:43
It was love at first sight for Jill Crouch when she saw the 1-year-old Chinese boy in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, in December 2008.
Helping hand
2010-07-12 10:19:16
NGO reaches out to help with the rehabilitation of Chinese child burn survivors this summer.
British non-stick chewing gum wins U.S. okay
2010-07-12 09:51:19
A non-stick chewing gum that can be easily removed from pavements, shoes and clothes has been cleared for sale in the United States, its British maker said on Friday.
Management Tip of the Day: Defending without being defensive
2010-07-12 09:51:12
"Being enthusiastic and passionate about your ideas is crucial to getting them heard and implemented. But protecting your ideas against criticism can come off as defensive and turn people off.