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IKEA store in Malaysia at Mutiara Damansara, Selangor was the largest in Asia. Along with helping IKEA make non-taxable profit, IKEA's complicated corporate structure allows Kamprad to maintain tight control over the operations of Ingka Holding, and thus the operation of most IKEA stores. Book digs deeper into Ikea founder's Nazi past Thu 25 Aug 2011
A new book claims Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad's youth ties with Nazi groups extended beyond what he has previously admitted, saying Sweden's intelligence agency even set... (photo: Creative Commons / Clubnaim) NZ Herald
Ikea   Nazi   Photos   Sweden   Wikipedia: Ingvar Kamprad
Die amerikanische Schauspielerin Reese Witherspoon kommt an Montag, 9. Maerz 2009 in Berlin zu der Premiere des Animationsfilmes "Monsters vs Aliens". (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) U.S. actress Reese Witherspoon arrives at the premiere of the animation movie 'Monsters vs Aliens' in Berlin on Monday March 9, 2009. Witherspoon Is New Face Of Swedish Clothing Company Wed 24 Aug 2011
Reese Witherspoon has signed on as the new face of Swedish clothing company Lindex. The Legally Blonde star will front the fashion chain's autumn advertising campaign to... (photo: AP / Markus Schreiber) IMDb
Clothing   Company   Photos   Star   Wikipedia :Reese Witherspoon
Bayern Munich's Mario Gomez, right, scores his side's first goal as FC Zurich's Heinz Barmettler, left, arrives too late during the Champions League qualification round second leg soccer match between FC Zurich and FC Bayern Munich at the Letzigrund stadium in Zurich, Switzerland, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011. Bayern, Zagreb advance in Champions League Wed 24 Aug 2011
Bayern Munich's Mario Gomez, right, scores his side's first goal as FC Zurich's Heinz Barmettler, left, arrives too late during the Champions League qualification round... (photo: AP / Steffen Schmidt) CBC
Bayern   Football   League   Photos   Wikipedia: Mario Gómez
Woman - Filipina - Biscuits 'Too much biscuits may cause womb cancer in women' Tue 23 Aug 2011
Women who snack on biscuits and cakes regularly are at an increased risk of developing womb cancer, a new study has claimed. The 10-year study that looked at the eating... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) The Hindu
Biscuits   Cancer   Photos   Wikipedia: Endometrial cancer   Women
Biscuit Eating biscuits three times a week 'could give you womb cancer' Mon 22 Aug 2011
The ten-year study looked at the eating habits of 60,000 women Regularly snacking on biscuits, cakes or buns can significantly increase a woman's chances of developing... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) The Daily Mail
Disease   Health   Photos   Wikipedia: Cancer   Women
File - The UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld arrived in Katanga on the 12th for talks with Katanga authorities and Belgian representatives concerning the modalities of the withdrawal of the Belgian troops and the deployment of the UN Force, 1960. Dag Hammarskjöld: new evidence claims UN chief's plane was shot down Wed 17 Aug 2011
The wreckage of Dag... (photo: UN / HP) The Guardian
Africa   Conspiracy   Photos   UN   Wikipedia: Dag Hammarskjöld
Ghana head coach Milovan Rajevac looks on prior to the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Uruguay and Ghana at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, July 2, 2010 Ghana line up prestigious friendly against Brazil Wed 17 Aug 2011
Ghana are to take on five-time world champions Brazil in a friendly in London on Monday 5 September. The Ghanaian FA announced the news on its website on Wednesday. The... (photo: AP / Ivan Sekretarev) BBC News
Brazil   Ghana   Photos   Soccer   Wikipedia: Ghana national football team
river - water - resource of water In search of water Wed 17 Aug 2011
“Water is something most of us take for granted but is fast turning into a precious commodity. We would like to create awareness on water conservation,” say... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Hindu
Commodity   Conservation   Photos   Water   Wikipedia: Water
AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, of Sweden, celebrates after scoring during the Italian Cup, first-leg, semifinal soccer match between AC Milan and Palermo, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic out for two weeks following ankle injury Tue 16 Aug 2011
The Swedish hitman will face two weeks on the sidelines and will most likely sit out the club's Serie A opener next week £20 Free Bet Sign up with bet365 for a free... (photo: AP / Antonio Calanni) Goal
Football   Milan   Photos   Soccer   Wikipedia: Zlatan Ibrahimović
Inter Milan Maicon of Brazil celebrates after his teammate Giampaolo Pazzini, not seen, scores during their Serie A soccer match against Cesena, at Cesena's Manuzzi stadium, Italy, Saturday, April 30, 2011. Inter Milan won 2-1. Maicon heads home to Brazil for surgery Tue 16 Aug 2011
PRINT EMAIL FACEBOOK Tweet RSS SHARE MILAN (AP) -- Inter Milan fullback Maicon requires surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee, ruling him out from the start of... (photo: AP / Marco Vasini) CNN
Brazil   Milan   Photos   Soccer   Wikipedia: Maicon Douglas Sisenando
AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, of Sweden, celebrates after scoring during the Italian Cup, first-leg, semifinal soccer match between AC Milan and Palermo, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls on club to sign more players Sun 14 Aug 2011
The Swedish striker says that a couple of reinforcements would not hurt, while refusing to criticise Samuel Eto'o's temptation to move to Russia for money £20 Free... (photo: AP / Antonio Calanni) Goal
Football   Milan   Photos   Soccer   Wikipedia: Zlatan Ibrahimović
Ghana's Kevin-Prince Boateng, right, controls the ball from Germany's Arne Friedrich AC Milan's Antonio Cassano is fantastic - Kevin-Prince Boateng Sat 13 Aug 2011
The Ghana midfielder admits his colleague can be a handful at times, but feels he gives plenty to the team on and off the pitch and is an asset to the Italian giants... (photo: AP / Gero Breloer) Goal
League   Milan   Photos   Soccer   Wikipedia: Kevin-Prince Boateng
AC Milan's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of Netherlands, center, reacts with fellow team member Massimo Ambrosini, left, and Ignazio Abate, right, after scoring a goal during their Serie A soccer match against Genoa at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010 AC Milan's Ignazio Abate targets Champions League glory Fri 12 Aug 2011
Italian full-back believes the club can maintain their winning streak in Serie A, but the dream is to lift the trophy every top European side wants £20 Free Bet... (photo: AP / Antonio Calanni) Goal
League   Milan   Photos   Soccer   Wikipedia: Ignazio Abate
Spain's Fernando Torres waits at the start of a training session ahead of Sunday's final World Cup soccer match against Netherlands, at Soccer City stadium, near Johannesburg, South Africa International round-up: Injury woe for Torres but joy for Aquilani as Italians down Spain Wed 10 Aug 2011
Fernando Torres could be a doubt for Chelsea’s Premier League opener at Stoke on Sunday after picking up a head injury on international duty. The £50million front... (photo: AP / Daniel Ochoa de Olza) The Daily Mail
Italy   League   Photos   Spain   Wikipedia: Fernando Torres
AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, of Sweden, applauds to supporters during a pre-season soccer friendly match against Solbiatese in Solbiate, northern Italy, Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan have a winning mentality Sun 7 Aug 2011
The Swedish striker was in good spirits after scoring the equaliser in his side's Supercoppa Italiana victory over his former club Inter and hopes to continue the... (photo: AP / Luca Bruno) Goal
Football   Milan   Photos   Soccer   Wikipedia: Zlatan Ibrahimović
Singapore and Emirates airlines planes at Mumbai Airport, India Emirates Airlines launches flights to Copenhagen, Denmark Wed 3 Aug 2011
Monday, August 1st marked a new chapter for Emirates Airlines as they launched a brand new daily non-stop service to Copenhagen, Denmark. “Copenhagen brings a new... (photo: WN / Geeta) The Examiner
Airlines   Brand   Flights   Photos   Wikipedia :Emirates
Entertainment-dining out Dining Calendar Wed 3 Aug 2011
Rockefeller Pop-Up Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times There will be a pancake-eating contest on Saturday in the Café at the Upper West Side Fairway. Smack in the... (photo: WN / shereen) The New York Times
Food   House   Magazine   Photos   Wikipedia: Dining room
 IKEA, Furniture, Shopping, Festival City, Dubai (sv2) After Apple, Chinese retailers hijack the Swedish furniture giant Ikea experience in fast-growing west Mon 1 Aug 2011
KUNMING, CHINA: Nestled in a sleepy southern district of Kunming city in southwest China, is a 10,000 square metre, four-storey building that could make Swedish furniture... (photo: WN / prajkta) The Times of India
China   Counterfeit   Photos   Piracy   Wikipedia: IKEA
The Import Of Middle Income Status For Ghana The Import Of Middle Income Status For Ghana Wed 27 Jul 2011
Ghana attained Middle Income Country (MIC) status in November 2010 and this stirred up euphoria and a flurry of media hype, bringing to Ghanaians the feel good factor.... (photo: UN / JC McIlwaine) Peace FM Online
Africa   Foundation   Ghana   Photos   UN   Wikipedia: Ghana
UN blasts media for linking Norway bloodbath with Islam UN blasts media for linking Norway bloodbath with Islam Wed 27 Jul 2011
A top UN expert on religious freedom has blasted the media for linking the deadly attacks in Norway with Islamist terrorism. The bombing and shooting rampage on Friday... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe) Indian Express
Freedom   Islam   Norway   Photos   Religious   Wikipedia: Norway