CIA paid mullahs to back US says book
24.09.2003
WASHINGTON - The United States CIA paid mullahs and created fake Islamic religious leaders to preach a moderate message.
"In Islam, as in many other religions, anyone can call himself a religious leader. So, besides paying mullahs, the CIA created fake mullahs - recruited agents who would proclaim themselves clerics and take a more moderate position."
The CIA also paid for mullahs to issue fatwas, or religious edicts.
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| London gym offers boob aerobics |
A London gym has launched a new fitness class that claims to increase the size of female members' busts.
Richard Hilton claims the three-step process will increase breast measurements by at least two inches and one cup size after just eight classes.
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| Elderly lose memory because they cannot forget |
A study at Goettingen University concludes people lose the ability to forget insignificant information as they get older.
This means, they remember things regardless of their significance, making it harder overall to keep important things in mind.
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| Farm animals banned from council flats in Kiev |
Farm animals have been banned from council flats in Kiev after a survey found residents were keeping more than 3,000 pigs, 500 cows and 1,000 goats.
City authorities say the flats and especially the balconies were not designed for the weight of heavy animals like cows and that their urine was destroying the buildings.
However, flat owners say the animals help keep the flats warm in winter, provide fertiliser for their allotments and much needed food.
Man arrested with snakes down his pants
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - A Swedish man tried to smuggle eight dangerous snakes into Australia by strapping them to his legs . . .
The snakes - which included four deadly King Cobras - were handed over to the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service.
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| Kilt-wearers targeted by calf implant inventor |
A German lederhosen seller who sells calf implants to make his customers' legs look more manly is planning to branch out to Scotland.
"The chance to wear lederhosen is the right of every German man, and in Scotland the right to wear the kilt is the right of every Scot."
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| Dog with the world's longest ears |
Bassett hound Mr Jeffries has been declared the dog with the world's longest ears.
He has beaten his own grandfather to the title. His grandfather was Biggles, the face of Hush Puppies shoes.
Owner Phil Jeffries said his pet was often standing on his ears, tripping over them and dragging them in his food.
Warning on ice cube enemas
By Judy Skatssoon
September 24, 2003
DRUG and medical experts have issued a warning following evidence that would-be first aiders have been using ice cube "enemas" to revive people from drug overdoses.
Experts say putting ice cubes up the rectums of unconscious people has no physiological benefit and can even lead to seizures and stroke.
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Bus turns over on I-94
Hyles-Anderson College students were heading to Chicago for ministry work
BY WILLIAM LAZARUS Times Staf
SOUTH HOLLAND -- A bus filled with 45 Hyles-Anderson College coeds heading to Chicago to do missionary work rolled onto its side and skidded about 25 feet before coming to a stop . . .
The driver reported that "passengers were standing in the aisle, singing and rocking back and forth," causing him to lose control of the bus.
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