Archive for December, 2009

George Clooney shuns media, says no more press meets »

London, Dec 31- Hollywood star George Clooney has decided not to attend press conferences anymore becauase he is tired of getting marriage proposals from “fake” journalists and their silly stunts at the meets.

Under-18s more likely to catch swine flu »

Washington, Dec 31 – Under 18-year-olds are more likely than adults to catch swine flu from an infected family member, says a new study.

Nadal to start 2010 a bit under-done in Abu Dhabi »

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Dec 31- Rafael Nadal swings into 2010 action Saturday in a semi-final at the Capitala World Tennis Championship admitting that he is still feeling the effects of an injury-plagued past season.

Ozzy Osbourne wears wife’s clothes »

London, Dec 31 – Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon Osbourne share their clothes.

Researchers caution against vitamin E overuse »

Washington, Dec 31- One of the most comprehensive and accurate studies of clinical data on vitamin E shows that indiscriminate use of the antioxidant does more harm than good.

Kate Winslet has ‘most desirable’ celebrity body »

London, Dec 31- Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet possesses the ‘most desirable’ celebrity body, according to a national poll.

Federer again aims to hold off challengers in 2010 »

Abu Dhabi, Dec 31 – Roger Federer is biding his time as he starts his 2010 season on a low-key note at the six-man Capitala exhibition in the Gulf from Thursday.

Short-term school closures may worsen flu pandemics »

Washington, Dec 31 – Closing schools for less than a fortnight during a flu pandemic may actually increase infection rates and prolong an epidemic.

City midfielder Ireland out for fortnight »

London, Dec 31 – Manchester City confirmed that midfielder Stephen Ireland will be out of action for a fortnight after suffering a hamstring injury.

Paris Hilton sued for copying shoe design »

London, Dec 31- Socialite heiress Paris Hilton is in trouble after a shoe company alleged that she had copied their design for her own line of footwear.