Thursday, January 31, 2013

Daily News: Odd News - Serbia PM orders inquiry into "Basic Instinct" fake TV interview

Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 10:24 AM PST

Serbia PM orders inquiry into "Basic Instinct" fake TV interview 
Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 10:24 AM PST
BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia's prime minister, who was flashed by a model without underwear masquerading as a television interviewer, has launched an investigation into how he became the target of the prank, an aide said on Thursday. The video of Ivica Dacic being interviewed by a brunette former model from Croatian Playboy, who uncrosses her legs in a scene reminiscent of actress Sharon Stone in the film "Basic Instinct", has been viewed 2.7 million times on YouTube. ...
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German biscuit-maker appeals to "Cookie Monster" thief 
Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 09:06 AM PST
A handout picture from Hannoverische Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper shows an extortionist dressed as the 'Cookie Monster'BERLIN (Reuters) - One of Germany's most famous biscuit-makers has appealed to an extortionist dressed as the "Cookie Monster" to return its prized golden biscuit emblem. The Bahlsen biscuit company's emblem has hung above its headquarters in Hanover since 1913 and was first reported stolen a week ago. Just days after it went missing a ransom note arrived at the local newspaper which included a photo of the thief dressed as the "Cookie Monster" from children's television series "Sesame Street", pretending to take a bite from the golden biscuit. ...
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"Nappy" hunters leave Norwegian baby bottoms bare 
Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 07:18 AM PST
OSLO (Reuters) - Southern Norway is in the midst of a diaper shortage after a supermarket price war lured enterprising bulk shoppers from eastern Europe who have cleaned out the shelves, customs officials and retailers said. Norway is one of the world's most expensive countries. However, supermarkets in the south trying to lure local customers by undercutting rivals on the price of "nappies" inadvertently made it profitable enough for residents of nearby countries to start trading in them. ...
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