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Good afternoon Postlinuxeg, WED 26 May 2010    Hello? Hello? Greek PM's phone cut off by mistake German robbers destroy bank but fail to get cash Risque Venus brings Moulin Rouge style to French Open Man acquitted in death of policeman Spain says smoking ban to be in place in 2011 Plans delayed to sell Marcos jewelry Next Philippines leader plans to keep on puffing Duchess of York apologizes over newspaper sting 4-year-old Jackson impersonator a thriller Jailed professor says orgies disturbed no one 4-year-old finds his inner MJ Robot teachers take over classroom Mermaids in rare London appearance Hello? Hello? Greek PM's phone cut off by mistake May 26, 2010 12:33 PM ET ATHENS (Reuters Life!) - Greek telecom engineers cut off the telephone line to the prime minister's house while attempting to disconnect a customer who was behind in payments, the telephone company said on Wednesday. Full Article German robbers destroy bank but fail to get cash May 26, 2010 12:28 PM ET BERLIN (Reuters Life!) - Would-be robbers in Germany had to flee empty handed after blowing up everything in a bank except for where the money was, police said on Wednesday. Full Article Risque Venus brings Moulin Rouge style to French Open May 26, 2010 12:31 PM ET PARIS (Reuters) - Before sticking to the strict all-white dress code at Wimbledon next month, Venus Williams is indulging in some risque French cancan in Paris. Full Article Man acquitted in death of policeman May 25, 2010 01:12 PM ET PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A Philadelphia man was found not guilty on Monday of murdering a policeman who died 41 years after the defendant shot him. Full Article Spain says smoking ban to be in place in 2011 May 25, 2010 01:12 PM ET MADRID (Reuters) - Smokers have at least a few more months to light up in Spain's restaurants, bars and cafes. Full Article Plans delayed to sell Marcos jewelry May 25, 2010 01:11 PM ET MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine government has shelved plans to auction jewelry owned by former first lady Imelda Marcos, a spokesman said Tuesday, leaving it to the next administration to decided what to do with the valuables. Full Article Next Philippines leader plans to keep on puffing May 24, 2010 01:12 PM ET MANILA (Reuters) - Senator Benigno Aquino, set to become the Philippines' next president, said Monday he is not ready to quit smoking yet because it could affect his decision making. Full Article Duchess of York apologizes over newspaper sting May 24, 2010 01:14 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Duchess of York, caught on camera apparently offering to sell access to her ex-husband, UK trade envoy Prince Andrew, said Sunday she was sorry for her "serious lapse in judgment." Full Article 4-year-old Jackson impersonator a thriller May 24, 2010 01:15 PM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - Almost a year after Michael Jackson's death, the spirit of the King of Pop appears to live on in a 4-year-old Chinese boy, who is fast becoming an international dance sensation. Full Article Jailed professor says orgies disturbed no one May 21, 2010 11:19 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese college professor has been jailed for running a sex club, whose members were the first to be convicted of "group licentiousness" in 20 years, media reported on Friday. Full Article

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