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Hong Kong stocks slide on China Mobile gloom

Dec 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Hong Kong, Dec 22 (DPA) Hong Kong shares fell back through the 15,000-point barrier Monday, shedding more than three percent in their second straight day of losses.



OPEC oil price keeps falling

Dec 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Vienna, Dec 22 (DPA) The price for crude oil produced by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stood at $37.72 per barrel Friday, the Vienna-based organisation said Monday.



Juventus remain six points behind Inter in Serie A (Roundup)

Dec 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Rome, Dec 22 (DPA) Juventus remained six points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan thanks to a 3-1 away win against Atalanta in the last game before the start of a three-week winter break.



Barcelona take 10 point lead atop Liga (Roundup)

Dec 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Madrid, Dec 22 (DPA) Barcelona are now 10 points clear at the top of the Spanish Liga after an impressive 2-1 away win away against Villarreal.



Suspected Maoists gun down village leader in Orissa

Dec 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 (IANS) Suspected Maoists gunned down a 65-year-old village leader in Orissa, the police said Monday.



Misconceptions about weight behind obesity during pregnancy

Dec 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Washington, Dec 22 (IANS) Body image or the way many women perceive their bodies can make them think they’re thinner or more obese than they actually are.



Misconceptions about weight behind obesity during pregnancy

Dec 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Washington, Dec 22 (IANS) Body image or the way many women perceive their bodies can make them think they’re thinner or more obese than they actually are.



Scientists unravel secrets of mother of pearl

Dec 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Washington, Dec 22 (IANS) The inner lining of the shells of mother of pearl known as nacre and certain other molluscs is renowned for an amazing strength and toughness that has been a long-standing mystery.