Sars infection fears on rise after woman quarantined
There may have been limited human-to-human transmission of a new coronavirus in China within families, and it is possible there could be a wider outbreak, the World Health Organisation said yesterday.

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Player collapses in a fit of coughing amid 'hazardous' air quality at Australian Open
A player collapsed in a coughing fit and retired from Australian Open qualifying yesterday as organisers faced a storm of criticism for ploughing ahead with matches despite bushfire smoke plunging Melbourne's air quality to "hazardous" levels.

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How having a healthy sex life can help stave off the menopause
Women who have a healthy sex life will stave off menopause longer than the less sexually active, say scientists.

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Jet fuel lands on school playgrounds near Los Angeles
Fuel dumped by an airliner making an emergency return to Los Angeles International Airport due to an engine problem fell onto three schools, causing minor irritation to 40 children and adults, officials said.

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Cardinal denies he tricked Benedict over celibacy book
The Vatican cardinal who co-authored a controversial book with Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI reaffirming priestly celibacy has denied that he manipulated the retired pontiff into publishing it.

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Bruce Springsteen shows up for sonswearing-in as firefighter
Bruce Springsteenson has been sworn in as a firefighter with the Jersey City Fire Department, along with 15 others.

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