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90% of tobacco chewers in Asia
dpa, Published on 11/09/2013
» Asia accounts for 90% of global consumption of chewing tobacco, used for cleaning teeth and treating ailments such as halitosis and morning sickness, the United Nations said Wednesday.
Jackpot winner throws away money
dpa, Published on 11/01/2014
» A Frenchman who won a casino jackpot showered pub patrons and staff with banknotes worth thousands of United States dollars in south-eastern Uruguay on Friday.
Cambodian king's ashes paraded through capital
dpa, Published on 11/07/2014
» PHNOM PENH — A golden float carrying the ashes of former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk was paraded through the streets of Phnom Penh on Friday, destined for the Silver Pagoda at the Royal Palace, where they were to be interred.
Jakarta bans virginity tests for cadets
dpa, Published on 23/12/2014
» JAKARTA — Indonesia will abolish virginity tests at the state-run college for would-be civil servants following criticism of a similar practice in the police force, media reports said Tuesday.
Beer giving Vietnam huge health hangover
dpa, Published on 03/04/2015
» HANOI — Vietnam's growing thirst for beer is causing increasing health problems, from traffic accidents to various forms of cancer, local media reported Friday.