Reuters: Oddly Enough

English "self-important and irritating"

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:05:37 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - England is an irritating and insular country full of overweight, binge-drinking, reality TV addicts, a new guide warns tourists.

Most haunted places revealed

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:31:46 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - From screaming skulls and headless horsemen to murdered brides and phantom farmers, English folklore is full of spine-tingling ghost stories.

Woman fired for giving 16-cent treat to toddler

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:40:35 +0100

TORONTO (Reuters) - An attendant at a Canadian restaurant who was sacked for giving a bite-sized doughnut, worth 16 cents, to an agitated toddler was given her job back on Thursday after the case received wide media attention.

Swiss government says Euro 2008 fans can have their chips

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:41:51 +0100

BERNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - The Swiss government has agreed to ease restrictions on the importation of potatoes following fears that Euro 2008 football fans could face a shortage of French fries next month.

"I love you Mom but can't afford to send flowers"

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:44:39 +0100

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Love for Mom is a given, but buying flowers on her big day may not be.

UK non-stick chewing gum firm raises 10 mln pounds

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:30:04 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - A company developing a non-stick chewing gum that can be easily removed from pavements and shoes has raised 10 million pounds to help bring its product to market.

Maid in HK court after sex with boss's teenage son

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:44:39 +0100

HONG KONG (Reuters) - A 45-year-old Indonesian maid admitted having sex with her Hong Kong employer's 14-year-old son after watching Internet porn together, a newspaper reported on Tuesday.