Pope says hand-kiss recoil was 'question of hygiene' - BBC News

Pope says hand-kiss recoil was 'question of hygiene'  BBC News

Pope Francis has addressed the mystery of why he withdrew his hand from worshippers' kisses, explaining it was a "simple question of hygiene".

Gambian ex-president ‘stole almost $1bn before fleeing country’ - The Guardian

Gambian ex-president ‘stole almost $1bn before fleeing country’  The Guardian

Yahya Jammeh, the former president of the Gambia, orchestrated the theft of almost $1bn (£760m) from his country before his flight into exile two years ago, ...

Norway cruise ship evacuated after engine problems - BBC News

Norway cruise ship evacuated after engine problems  BBC News

Rescuers have airlifted hundreds of people stranded on a cruise ship off the west coast of Norway. The Viking Sky lost power on Saturday and sent out a distress ...

Hot Bods, Sport News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Hot Bods, Sport News & Top Stories  The Straits Times

Exercise regimen: I do two FitRX classes a week. It is a signature 60-minute, high-intensity training class at Bespoke Fitness that includes callisthenics, ...

Drugged orangutan found in Russian's airline luggage | World news - The Guardian

Drugged orangutan found in Russian's airline luggage | World news  The Guardian

A Russian tourist attempting to smuggle a drugged orangutan out of Indonesia in his suitcase to bring home and keep as a pet has been arrested in Bali, police ...

Sports World: Stricter enforcement of handball next term - The Straits Times

Sports World: Stricter enforcement of handball next term  The Straits Times

LONDON • Football's lawmakers have announced changes to the definition of handball in a bid to avoid a repeat of controversial decisions.. Read more at ...

Lee's Tokyo hopes hit by Malaysia Open pullout - The Straits Times

Lee's Tokyo hopes hit by Malaysia Open pullout  The Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR • Badminton great Lee Chong Wei's dream of a gold medal at next year's Olympics has been thrown into jeopardy after officially pulling out of ...