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Man loses top of his head in brain operation Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:08AM EDT

BERLIN (Reuters) - A German court has awarded 3,000 euros ($4,100) in damages to a man who had to have the top of his skull replaced with plastic because of a faulty hospital fridge.  Full Article

 
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French lesson in China staff relations off target Wed Aug 29, 2007 09:01AM EDT 

BEIJING (Reuters) - A bad-tempered French manager of a factory in China overshot the mark at a meeting when he pulled out a pistol and shot the ceiling, state media said on Wednesday.  Full Article 

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Drivers warned: Don't trust your Sat Navs Wed Aug 29, 2007 08:56AM EDT 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's first official road signs to warn drivers about the dangers of trusting their satellite navigation devices (satnavs) were introduced on Tuesday in a Welsh village.  Full Article 

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Tomato fun in the sweaty sun

Aug. 29 - Tens of thousands of people take part in Spain's annual tomato fight "La Tomatina," leaving rivers of tomato sauce along the streets of the town of Bunol.  Launch Video

 
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Tomato fight

Revelers kick, throw and lie in tomatoes at the annual "Tomatina" in Spain's Bunol.  Slideshow 

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