Grenade-shaped cologne stops rush-hour traffic in Brazil

October 15th, 2009 Lanes reopen after Chicago expressway bucklesCHICAGO — A quick repair job has traffic flowing again on the downtown Chicago expressway where a pavement buckle caused major delays during the evening rush hour. Officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation say crews worked through the night to repair the buckle on the Kennedy Expressway, which is also known as Interstate 90/94.

September 30th, 2009 Honduras sets 10-day deadline on embassy standoffTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras is giving Brazil 10 days to decide what to do with ousted President Manuel Zelaya, who has been inside the Brazilian Embassy since sneaking back into the country last week. The government in charge since a June 28 coup that deposed Zelaya says it will take unspecified "additional measures" if Brazil does not define his status.

July 24th, 2009 Life in LA's fast lane: $1.40 a mile at rush hourLOS ANGELES — Solo commuters looking for a faster drive through Los Angeles during rush hour will have the option of using toll lanes late next year for a fee. Members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board approved rates, ranging from 25 cents to $1.40 per mile, on Thursday for portions of Interstate 10 and state Highway 110.

July 5th, 2009 COLOGNE - Around half-a-million people thronged the centre of Cologne Sunday for the annual gay pride parade known as Christopher Street Day. More than 90 brightly coloured floats snaked their way through the streets in pleasant summer temperatures accompanied by gay, lesbian and transsexual people dressed in fancy or revealing costumes.

June 8th, 2009 Dog plays fetch with live grenade in GermanyBERLIN — A dog playing fetch in Germany has found and delivered to its owner a U.S. hand grenade from World War II.

March 24th, 2009 BRUSSELS - A Dutch city is planning to offer bonuses next year to encourage people to avoid driving during rush hours, Radio Netherlands has reported. In an experiment to reduce the number of traffic jams around the central Dutch city of Utrecht, 1,000 people will be eligible for a bonus of up to 1,200 euros (about $1,630) if they stay away from motorways during rush hours.

March 11th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Separatist guerrillas lobbed a grenade at a security picket in a crowded market in this summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday injuring a paramilitary trooper, police said. The grenade was hurled at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in the city centre Lal Chowk.

March 11th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Separatist guerrillas lobbed a grenade at security personnel playing Holi in a crowded market in this summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday injuring one of them, witnesses said. The grenade attack took place near Amira Kadal Bridge in the city centre Lal Chowk when unsuspecting members of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were busy throwing colour over one another.

March 7th, 2009 HAMBURG - Schalke 04 edged Cologne 1-0 in a Bundesliga football match that gave the hosts a breather after a midweek embarrassment in the German cup. Germany midfielder Jermaine Jones scored the winner Friday with a low shot from the edge of the area 28 minutes into the match after a nice move on the right wing.

March 6th, 2009 JAMMU - At least four people were injured when a grenade exploded in a house in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah town Friday morning. Police said a man called Farooq Ahmad and his wife were amongst those injured in the explosion in Bhaderwah, 180 km northeast of Jammu in Doda district.

March 5th, 2009 SRINAGAR - After a brief lull in violence in Jammu and Kashmir, suspected guerrillas struck in Srinagar Wednesday evening and carried out two grenade attacks targeting the police. In the first attack, two policemen were injured when guerrillas lobbed a grenade at a police vehicle in Chanpora, 6 km from city centre Lal Chowk.

February 11th, 2009 SAO PAULO - In the streets of Sao Paulo, traffic barely moves in rush hour. The endless stream of cars moves at a snail's pace on 10-lane avenues.

January 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Socialite heiress Paris Hilton brought traffic to a standstill in Tokyo when she sent her driver to buy a Subway sandwich for her. Thesun.co.uk reports that Hilton is on a business tour to Tokyo.

January 18th, 2009 HAMBURG - Lukas Podolski returns to Cologne in summer after three frustrating years at Bayern Munich where the Germany striker rarely showed his potential. The clubs Monday announced the deal, reportedly worth 10 million euros ($13.28 million), putting an end to months of speculation and several weeks of talks between the two sides.

January 12th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Two civilians were injured here Tuesday when separatist guerrillas lobbed a grenade at a security bunker near the city centre of this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital. Police said the grenade was hurled at a paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker near the Batmaloo bus stand, one kilometre from the city centre Lal Chowk.