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Dubai’s "superscraper" makes history in hard times »
DUBAI (Reuters) – Started at the height of the economic boom and built by some 12,000 laborers, the world’s tallest building will open on Monday in Dubai as the glitzy emirate seeks to rekindle optimism after its financial crisis.
Beat the blues by going to bed early: study »
It seems parents have long been right. Going to bed early is key to getting enough sleep and helping adolescents feel on top of the world, a new study reported.
Jessica battles toughest time yet »
JESSICA Watson says the Southern Ocean’s been the worst part of her round the world sail.
Searchers seek Philippine ferry victims »
Coast guard and military vessels are scouring Philippine seas for passengers missing from a pair of Christmas ferry tragedies.
China likely to become top global exporter in 2009 »
China is likely to overtake Germany as the world’s largest exporter in 2009, despite a sharp fall in shipments as the global downturn took its toll, a high-ranking trade official has said.
Tiger ends month of misery as an Invisible Man »
One month after his one-car crash touched off a sensational sex scandal that drew the world’s attention, Tiger Woods has become an Invisible Man even as his world has collapsed around him.
Last Chinaman to fight with Royal Navy and helped to liberate France »
Huang Tingxin, the last surviving Chinese naval officer to have served in the Royal Navy during World War II has died, aged 91.
Real clown behind funny face flogging McDonald’s »
Michael Polakovs, the creator of one of the world’s best-known characters, Ronald McDonald, has died in Catlettsburg, Kentucky.
Storm plods through West, Midwest »
A fast-moving winter storm across the US is promising to bring a white Christmas to parts of the West and Midwest.
China tries leading dissident on subversion charge »
Leading Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo went on trial on subversion charges Wednesday, in a case criticised by rights groups and the West as politically motivated.