Malaysian state to pay for second honeymoon of feuding couplesOctober 12th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian state has offered to pay for a second honeymoon for any married couple on the brink of a divorce, a news report said Monday. Several holiday packages, which also include marriage counselling sessions, would be introduced by the end of the year with the aim of reducing the increasing number of divorces in the north-eastern state of Terengganu, the Star online news portal said.
Malaysian Deputy PM clears proposal for extra Deepavali school holidayOctober 8th, 2009 PUTRAJAYA - Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has reportedly cleared a proposal that instructs state education directors to approve requests from schools for an extra day off on October 20 to celebrate Deepavali. "The decision was made to enable parents to make plans for their families to travel earlier and avoid traffic jams," The Star quoted him, as saying after he had inspected students sitting for the first day of the Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) at SMK Presint 8 (1) yesterday.
August, September named peak months for divorce in ChinaSeptember 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - It has emerged that August and September are the peak months in which divorces happen in China. It was revealed that in August more than 190 couples in Zhongyuan district of Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province, got divorced, which is 54 more than the previous month, reports the China Daily.
The Caribbean hotel that offers $300 off to couples conceiving during stay!September 15th, 2009 LONDON - Here's good news for those planning 'good news'. A luxury resort on a Dutch Caribbean island has come up with an unusual scheme-a discount of 300 dollars for couples if they conceive a child during their stay.
Nine couples wed for 99 centsSeptember 9th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Nine couples marked Wednesday's special date 09/09/09 by getting married for the low price of just 99 cents. The mass ceremony took place as part of a special promotion for the 99 Cents Store in Hollywood, California.
Brit couples flying off to Greece for Mama Mia-style weddingAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - More than 200 British couples are flying off to Greece for Mama Mia-style weddings. A travel agency is offering a special 'Mamma Mia! marriage' package to couples for custom-made ceremonies with the same rustic charm as the one seen in the romantic comedy featuring Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, and Pierce Brosnan.
Tesco helps out recession-hit couples by launching cheaper designer underwearJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - With more and more recession-hit couples opting for nights in rather than going out, the sales of sexy undies has gone sky high. And top supermarket chain Tesco decided to help cash-strapped couples by launching a new line of cheap designer smalls.
Squirrel jumps out of woman's cleavage as police interview herJuly 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A CCTV footage that released in the US shows a baby squirrel jumping out of a woman's cleavage, while she is being interviewed by the police. The little animal emerged from between the unnamed woman's breasts as she was giving evidence in an ongoing murder case, reports the China Daily.
Gay couples want legal rights, regardless of marriageJune 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Despite the absence of right to marry, gay and lesbian couples are forming long-term and committed relationships, suggests a new US study. However, they would get married if they could in order to secure legal rights - such as retirement and healthcare benefits.
Mother-in-law top reason for Malaysian Indian divorces: StudyMay 26th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Bad relationship with their mother-in-law ranked as the top reason for divorce among ethnic Indians, and one of the main reasons given by divorced ethnic Chinese and Malay couples in Malaysia, a government study revealed Tuesday. A total of 30 percent of divorced ethnic Indian couples cited "interference" from in-laws, specifically mothers-in-law, as the main reason for their break-ups, the National Population and Family Development Board said.
'Wills coaching Harry on helicopter flying'May 26th, 2009 LONDON - Prince William is reportedly coaching younger brother Harry during his flying course. The party-loving princes have allegedly cut down on night outs to put in extra hours for Harry to pass the hardest stage of his training at the Royal Air Force's base in Shropshire, where William is already stationed to achieve his dreams of becoming a search and rescue helicopter pilot.
Megan Fox prefers men over 30May 8th, 2009 LONDON - Model-actress Megan Fox says she is not interested in actors like Zac Efron because having a relationship with men under 30 is a 'waste of time'. Men around the age of the 'High School Musical' star have 'nothing to offer conversationally, (since) they are immature', thesun.co.uk quoted the 23-year-old as saying.
Kelly Brook's boob-grabbing holiday with rugby beauApril 11th, 2009 LONDON - Putting all split rumours to rest, Kelly Brook's beau Danny Cipriani has certainly proved she is still his squeeze, for he playfully grabbed her boob on a holiday in the Caribbean. Kelly, 29 and her rugby hunk beau were seen kissing and frolicking in the sea, looking as much in love as before.
Brit couples have 156 arguments a yearApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has revealed that Brit couples have, on average, 156 arguments a year. This means that they spend two full days fighting each other, reports the Sun.
Jade Goody to take favourite picture with sons to graveMarch 20th, 2009 LONDON - Cancer-stricken Jade Goody wants to take one of her favourite pictures with her sons to her grave. According to reports, the 27-year-old wants to be laid to rest with the happy family snap that features her wearing sunglasses and a cheerful bandana, while cuddling her lads Bobby, 5, and Freddy, 4.
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