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Anti-smoking vaccine on trial

Swedish scientists begin human trials on a shot intended to stop nicotine reaching the brain.

The experts behind the vaccine say it will...

Tropical storm Kalmaegi hits China

Authorities have called for the evacuation of parts of south-eastern China after the storm hit on Friday (July 18).

Revenge of the power bill payer

A Belgian man pays his electricity bill in wheelbarrows of one cent coins in protest over rising prices.

Patrick Janssen was so angry at...

Drug bust in Mexico submarine

The Mexican military, working with information from U.S. intelligence services, recovered nearly six tonnes of cocaine in a makeshift submarine...

What awaits Obama in Iraq

Presidential hopeful Obama is expected in Iraq, which offers a different landscape than his last visit in 2006.

The future of Iraq promises...

Mandela: happy to reach 90

On his 90th birthday Nelson Mandela says he's happy to have reached the milestone anniversary.

Modern threats endanger old Pompeii

Neglect, tourism pressure and environment threaten to destroy one of the world's most famous archaeological sites.

Archaeologists and art...

Broom-wielding gran thwarts raid

A British woman sends a pair of would-be robbers packing after bashing them with a broom during a hold-up

Ann Withers went to the aid of...

Windsurfer Winicki trains for gold

Brazilian world champion windsurfer Ricardo Winicki trains ahead of the Beijing Games as he tries to overcome his last Olympic defeat.

The...

Spray to keep defenders in place

Argentine soccer authorities approve use of a "disappearing" spray which will help referees mark the right place for free kicks - and prevent...

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