Darwin and Gender project launched by Cambridge UniversityJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - A groundbreaking new study, supported by The Bonita Trust, that will look at Charles Darwin's impact on attitudes to gender and sexuality, has been announced by Cambridge University. The Darwin and Gender project - funded by a 480,000 donation from The Bonita Trust - will make available for the first time in a single resource Darwin's private and largely unpublished writings relevant to all aspects of gender; in particular, a large body of the great naturalist's own letters.
Book debunks the myth that there are only two sexesJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - A Colorado State University expert has debunked the myth that there are only two sexes. Gerald Callahan, an associate professor of immunology and the public understanding of science at Colorado State University, writes in 'Between XX and XY: Intersexuality and the myth of two sexes' that the stereotypical view of two sexes - me Tarzan, you Jane - limits people's understanding and appreciation of their own biology.
Ahmadinejad wins Iran's presidential electionJune 13th, 2009 LONDON - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has taken an "unassailable lead" in the presidential election, according to official figures. As the official results show 52-year-old Ahmadinejad would be back for a second term, his supporters began pouring on to the streets of the capital city Tehran.
It's official: Men, not women, are the weaker sexMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - Scientists have finally put an end to the age-old battle of the sexes, by claiming that men are the weaker sex. Professor Marek Glezerman, a gender-based medicine expert, examined 66,000 births at Israel's Rabin Medical Centre between 1995 and 2006, and concluded that baby boys are more at risk of complications in the womb and more likely to have difficult deliveries, reports The Daily Express.
Gibson's ex-girlfriend to help his wife in divorce battleMay 1st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Mel Gibson's former girlfriend has offered to help his wife, Robyn, win the divorce battle because she still hasn't forgiven him for two-timing her. Comedian Diana Alouise insists she would never have dated the 'Mad Max' star if he had been honest about his marital status when they met in the late 1980s.
Cowell says Boyle can be on US show only if she wins Britain's Got TalentApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - Music mogul Simon Cowell has revealed that singing sensation Susan Boyle would get a spot on America's Got Talent provided she wins at the Britain's Got Talent show. Cowell, 49, also said that the spot is guaranteed to anyone who wins ITV1's hit talent show.
Berlusconi's wife wins the battle against his 'babes'April 30th, 2009 LONDON - Silvio Berlusconi's wife seems to have won the battle against Italian prime minister's eye for attractive young women. His party has decided not to promote the four starlets Berlusconi recommended as candidates for the European Parliament.
Woody Allen wins early round in ad caseApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - Filmmaker Woody Allen has won the latest round of his bitter legal battle against clothing firm American Apparel after the judge ruled that he doesn't have to prove the company's advertisements are "sleazy". The 73-year-old director had sued the clothing giants for 6.9 million pounds last year, and claimed they used his likeness on billboards without his consent.
Button wins Schumacher's approvalApril 28th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Schumacher has given his seal of approval to British racer Jenson Button. The seven-time world beater has been mightily impressed after seeing the Brit roar to three wins in the opening four races.
Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru wins 1st London Marathon title in course record timeApril 26th, 2009 Olympic champion Wanjiru wins London MarathonLONDON — Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru has won his first London Marathon title in a course-record time. The 22-year-old Wanjiru won Sunday's 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 10 seconds, providing a record seventh triumph for Kenyan runners.
Irina Mikitenko of Germany wins London Marathon for 2nd straight yearApril 26th, 2009 Irina Mikitenko wins London Marathon title againLONDON — Irina Mikitenko of Germany has won the London Marathon for the second consecutive year. The 36-year-old Mikitenko finished Sunday's 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 22 minutes, 11 seconds in sunny and still conditions.
Madonna to resume adoption battleApril 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna will resume her battle to adopt a Malawian girl in the next fortnight. The singer's appeal against a ruling that stopped her from taking Mercy James home will be heard on May 4, thesun.co.uk reports.
Swedish Crown Princess' fairytale wedding with ex fitness trainerMarch 29th, 2009 LONDON - Swedish Crown Princess Victoria will tie the knot with her former personal trainer this year, it has been announced. The heiress apparent to the throne will marry Daniel Westling, belonging to a lower-middle class background, on June 19 at the Stockholm Cathedral.
Saudi clerics demand ban on women appearing in mediaMarch 23rd, 2009 LONDON - A group of hard-line Saudi clerics have urged the kingdom's new information minister to ban women from appearing on TV or in newspapers and magazines. The 35 clergymen also called on Abdel Aziz Khoja, who was appointed by King Abdullah February 14 as part of a wide reform drive, to prohibit the playing of music and music shows on television, reports the Daily Express.
Hiddink geared up to take on opponentsMarch 16th, 2009 LONDON - After reving up the title race last night, Chelsea's coach Guus Hiddink reckons he can take on Manchester United following the latter's loss to Liverpool the top of his handlebars. "When you are in the driver's seat and someone else is coming, you can get a little bit nervous.
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