Fur fashion for all

But design guru says she doesn't own a fuzzy coat, despite decade-long experience

Demand heats up in coldest winter

Wang Zhongyuan bought a 10,000-yuan black beaver coat in October and the 25-year-old is now looking around Beijing's shopping malls for another one for her mother.

Cruelty or beauty? It's all in the eye of the beholder

The answer to a long dispute over levels of pollution from making real fur garments or from manufacturing imitation furs is expected early this year, it was announced at the recently held 36th China Fur and Leather Products Fair in Beijing.

Henry to escape handball punishment

After a storm of controversy, FIFA will take no action against French player

Ibrahimovic named player of year at Italy's 'Oscars'

MILAN: Former Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was named Italian players' association player of the year on Monday despite now being with Barcelona.

Lampard: World Cup talk no bother for England

LONDON: Frank Lampard is adamant England will not get swept up in the hype surrounding their prospects at this year's World Cup in South Africa.

Mancini plays down rumors of Robinho rift

MANCHESTER, England: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insisted he had not fallen out with Robinho after bringing him off the bench only to substitute him during last weekend's defeat by Everton.

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Nowitzki, Mavs turn it around vs Celtics

Lakers surge late to beat Magic in replay of last season's NBA Finals

Europeans warm to playing for chilly Toronto

TORONTO: Southern Europeans on the Toronto Raptors NBA team agree the city's multicultural feel makes it a great destination for foreign players, as long as they pack a snow shovel and long underwear.

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