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Iran 'punch' will stun West: Khamenei

SUPREME leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran is set to deliver a "punch" that will stun world powers during this week's 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution.

Skier survives 17 hours 'buried alive'

A SKIER who survived under snow for 17 hours after an avalanche said he felt like he had been buried in concrete like a corpse.

Red Bull now gives you sleep

A NEW batch of Red Bull drinks are intended to help you sleep but experts warn they could be dangerous.

Study links older mums with autism

WOMEN over 40 are nearly twice as likely to give birth to an autistic child than a mother under 30.

Avalanche survivor took 'childish' risk

THE survivor of an avalanche buried in a concrete-like "sarcophagus" of snow admits he should not have ventured off the beaten track.

Soft drinks increase cancer risk - study

TWO soft drinks a week nearly doubles the risk of developing one of the deadliest cancers.

Six dead, 30 hurt as bus plunges 300m

A BUS carrying 51 people plunged down a valley after colliding with a car in south-western China.

Senior cits gang faces court over kidnap

FOUR disgruntled senior citizens have faced a German court of tying up, kidnapping and holding hostage their financial adviser after sustaining heavy losses in investments in the US property market.

Ice-skate champs ditch Aboriginal routine

A RUSSIAN skating pair's "Aboriginal" ice dance routine won't be seen at the Olympics.

Girl buried alive for 'befriending boys'

PROSECUTORS in Turkey are seeking life in jail for the father and grandfather of a girl who was buried alive for befriending boys.<br />