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World's tallest tower closed a month after opening
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The world's tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks.
Nations:United Arab Emirates People:Giorgio Armani Source:(AP)
2010-02-08
Critics trash McDonald's nationalist food bid
ROME (Reuters) - Fast food chain McDonald's has teamed up with the Italian government to cook up a hamburger with a national twist, but the unusual initiative is giving some food lovers cultural indigestion.
Source:(Reuters)
2010-02-07
Latvian ghost town auctioned off for $3.1 million
SKRUNDA, Latvia - Latvia sold a deserted town built around a Soviet-era radar station to a Russian investor who bid $3.1 million at an unusual auction Friday, officials said.
Nations:Latvia Russia Source:(AP)
2010-02-06
New ketchup packet allows for dunking or squeezing
For decades there was only one way to use the humble ketchup packet, and it was messy. Now, fast-food lovers have a choice: the traditional squeeze play - or the option to dunk.
Source:(AP)
2010-02-04
Couples Who Say 'We' Fare Better in Fights
Couples who consistently refer to themselves as "we" may get on the nerves of singletons everywhere, but spouses who use this "couple-focused" language may fare better during conflicts than those who don't, according to a study announced this week.
Nations:U.S.
2010-02-03
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