Oddly Enough
Diners threaten to grill taverna in bill dispute
NICOSIA (Reuters) - Disgruntled diners at a taverna in Cyprus opened fire with a shotgun and doused the room in petrol, threatening to torch it after a dispute with the owner over the bill. Full Article
City forbids bright clothes for public servants
BEIJING (Reuters) - Public servants in the gritty central Chinese city of Zhengzhou should not sport "unnatural hair styles" or wear clothes that are too colorful, according to new city regulations. Full Article
And Finally... Odd Athletics
Feb. 18 - The "rural olympics", dog carnival, and a body art portrait of Obama. Play Video
Strange and unusual
Our photographers sometimes capture moments that are strange and offbeat. Here's a recent sampling. Slideshow
Ledger's last film awaits deal for U.S. release
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Backstage at the Oscars on Sunday night, where her brother was awarded a posthumous supporting actor's award, Kate Ledger told reporters that her family is very much in the loop on his final movie. Full Article | Video
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