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Candy Crush: Who Will Win The Fashion Version? Forget clearing a jelly or creating a wrapped candy - the current game in fashion is an even more colourful Candy Crush version of its own! There are more designers and executives moving around the big brands than you would find on a video puzzle. Out after her final Gucci show in Milan...

10 Tips to Prevent The Common Cold The common cold is arguably the most common illness in humans. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is also one of the most common causes of work and school absenteeism, with up to 22 million school days lost each year in the U.S. Colds are caused by...

Here is a fun idea for the Christmas table - give the roast potato side dish a festive flair by giving them a Christmas tree shape. Ingredients 12 chat potatoes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 sprigs rosemary (lower leaves removed)   Method Christmas tree potatoes SERVINGS: 6 1) Place potatoes in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low...

First Swedish victory in women's World Cup slalom Maria Pietilä Holmner of Sweden won the Alpine Skiing World Cup Åre Women's Slalom contest, defending her lead after the first run and beating rival Tina Maze of Slovenia by six-hundredths of a second. Swedish Radio Sports News reports that this is the first time Sweden has won this particular contest. Maze...

Protesters gear up for weekend marches against police violence (CNN) -- After days of descending on cities coast to coast, protesters demanding an end to police brutality are expected to get loud again Saturday. In recent weeks, throngs have taken to the streets nationwide after grand juries decided not to indict white police officers in the deaths of Michael Brown near...

Afghan official: 12 demining workers killed in Taliban attack Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Taliban insurgents killed 12 demining workers in southern Helmand province in an attack on Saturday morning, a spokesman for the provincial governor, Omar Zwak, told CNN. Afghan security forces who arrived at the scene of the attack, in an area between the Shorabak and Nad Ali districts, killed...

Brazilian man says he killed dozens of women in Rio de Janeiro region (CNN) -- A Brazilian man has confessed to killing 39 women in the Rio de Janeiro region, police said Thursday -- shocking claims that, if confirmed, would make him one of the most prolific serial killers in the country's history. In an interview with Brazilian broadcaster TV Globo,...

ISIS ‘shoots down’ Iraqi helicopter, killing pilots The militants have shot down at least two other Iraqi military helicopters near the city of Beiji in recent months. Iraqi officials on Saturday said Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants shot down Iraqi helicopter near Samarra, killing two pilots onboard and raising fresh concerns about the extremists' ability to attack...

Rising Ebola figures cause alarm The latest figures from the World Health Organization show another increase in the Ebola death toll. Nearly 6,600 people have died from the virus since the worst outbreak on record began early this year. The latest figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) show 6,583 people have died out of 18,188 recorded Ebola cases. The Geneva-based UN...

At least 7 dead in Indonesia landslide More than 100 homes have been swept away in a landslide after torrential rains inundated the Indonesian village of Jemblung. Rescuers were desperately trying to reach the 108 people still missing. Seven people have been killed and more than 100 are missing after a landslide triggered by torrential rains buried houses on Indonesia's main...

National Day / Katara Hosts Local, International Events and Festivals Doha, December 12 (QNA) - The Cultural Village Foundation Katara has organized over the year various public events and activities including programs, exhibitions, workshops as well as international concerts and plays while the local aspect was an important factor in attracting visitors, citizens and residents through festivals.     Read the full...

Racing to the top: Saudi prince aims for international trophies Saudi Prince Abdulaziz Turki al-Faisal started his racing career when he was 21 after graduating in London, England. For a region famous for its fast cars, the Middle East has not produced many drivers who have left their footprint on the international stage of motorsports. Among the few successful drivers in the...

Big increase in beggars sleeping rough in Stockholm The number of homeless EU beggars in Stockholm has doubled inside two years. The number of beggars from EU countries sleeping rough on the streets of Stockholm has exploded and more are on the way despite the winter cold. According to Stockholm City's EU social services investigative team there are around 1500 -...

Storm Alexander makes landfall in southern Sweden People in the south of Sweden are bracing for Storm Alexander, which is battering the region with high winds, rains and some snow. The powerful storm as even prompted traffic officials to close the Öresund bridge that connects Sweden and Denmark. According to SMHI, Storm Alexander will blew through Sweden for just a short...