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Hepatitis C 'serial infector' may have spread virus in 6 states

Health authorities believe that a travelling medical technician in New Hamphire, who worked across six states in the US, and is infected with hepatitis C, may have spread the infection to thousands of other people in the course of his work.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus

Thousands in India swallow live fish medicine to cure asthma

Hyderabad - About 70,000 people afflicted with asthma and breathing problems thronged a stadium in southern India to swallow live sardine or murrel fish treated with a secret herbal concoction they believe will cure their breathing problems.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 5 comments

Ethnic riots sweep Kyrgyzstan, 80 dead, over 1,000 wounded

Osh - Ethnic riots wracked southern Kyrgyzstan forcing thousands of Uzbeks to flee as their homes were torched by mobs of Kyrgyz men. The interim government begged Russia for troops to stop the violence, and the Kremlin offered humanitarian assistance.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman

Stylist cost £40,000 to accompany Jennifer Aniston on Euro tour

Actress Jennifer Aniston is currently in Europe promoting her new movie “Marley & Me.” Reports say Aniston has dished out £40,000 ($56,000 USD) to maintain her hairstyle for the promotional trip.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 1 comment

Girl, 14, sent 35,000 text messages in a month

A Florida teen has sent thousands of text messages in one month. She sent more than 35,000 text messages in a month, but luckily her parents have unlimited message plan. Otherwise it would have cost them at least $7,000.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 5 comments

Man brags in YouTube video that he gave AIDS to thousands on purpose

A masked man has posted a shocking video and claims that he deliberately infected thousands of women with AIDS , reading their names in the video like a roll call.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 9 comments

BMW Announces Job Cuts

The German luxury automaker BMW is planning to layoff thousands of workers in the New Year. most of the cuts will take place in Germany where BMW employs approximately 80,000 people.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 7 comments

UK Women Spend £150,000 Trying To Lose Weight

A UK weight loss poll showed that women spend more than £150,000 (US$309,853) on weight loss programs during their lifetime. The same poll also showed they gain back most of the weight lost.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 3 comments

3,000 UK Kids Are Getting Away With The Crimes They Commit, And They Know It

In the UK alone, the recorded figures of criminals getting away with not being prosecuted is rising fast. Why? Because they are too young. In 2006 these crimes committed by children rose to 3,000.

In the Media by Michelle Duffy - 5 comments