Friday, January 5, 2007

Pakistan Lifts Kite-Flying Ban

Authorities on Thursday lifted a ban on kite-flying in a Pakistan province after the sport was forbidden last year following a series of deaths caused by reinforced kite strings.

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Elderly Man Shot With Stun Gun For Swinging Cane At Officers

Tampa police said a stun gun was used to subdue a 69-year-old man who tried to hit two officers with a metal cane.

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Sunday, December 31, 2006

Woman Charged With Malicious Castration

A woman attacked a man in his genitals during a Christmas party, injuring him badly enough that he needed 50 stitches.

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Man Busted For Trying To Steal NYC Hotel

You've likely heard of grand theft auto, but how about grand theft hotel? A Brooklyn man was arrested Friday after trying to steal New York City's SoHo Grand Hotel by filing a fraudulent deed to transfer ownership of the $76 million establishment to himself.


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World's Oldest Mom Bears Twins At 67

A 67-year-old Spanish woman became the world's oldest mother after she gave birth to twins in the northern city of Barcelona on Saturday.

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World's Oldest Mom Bears Twins At 67

A 67-year-old Spanish woman became the world's oldest mother after she gave birth to twins in the northern city of Barcelona on Saturday.

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British Tourism Chiefs Red-Faced Over Porn Weblink

Britain's tourism agency apologised for a link on its website which directed visitors to a pornography page.


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