http://www.mail.com/int/subjects/126-lifestyle.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/subjects/126-lifestyle.html http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2090950-house-immigration-group-reaches-deal.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of House members announced a deal Thursday on sweeping immigration legislation, a breakthrough that could boost chances for one of President Barack Obama's top second-term priorities. It came after months of secretive talks among the four Republican and four Democratic House members had seemed to stall in recent days e... Fri, 17 May 2013 00:27:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2090950-house-immigration-group-reaches-deal.html 2013-05-17T00:27:37Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2091284-coppolas-bling-ring-decadent-cannes.html CANNES, France (AP) — Sofia Coppola was just 8 years old when she first came to the Cannes Film Festival. Her father, Francis Ford Coppola, was there to premiere a work-in-progress cut of a film he had spent years wrestling with: "Apocalypse Now." "I have nice memories of Cannes," Coppola said in an interview Thursday on the roof of the Palais, the festiv... Thu, 16 May 2013 18:49:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2091284-coppolas-bling-ring-decadent-cannes.html 2013-05-16T18:49:54Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2089870-greek-strikes-halt-air-travel.html ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Flights in Greece were halted for four hours Thursday as the country's two largest labor unions staged work stoppages to protest austerity measures and a government decision to cancel a teachers' strike. Flights resumed after being grounded between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. (0900-1300 GMT), when air traffic controllers joined the protest c... Thu, 16 May 2013 17:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2089870-greek-strikes-halt-air-travel.html 2013-05-16T17:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2090076-global-luxury-goods-sales-slowing.html MILAN (AP) — Global sales of luxury goods are off to a slow start in 2013 and aren't expected to match the double-digit growth of the last three years, consultancy Bain & Co. said in a study released Thursday. Sales of luxury apparel, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and art are expected to grow just 4 percent to 5 percent in 2013, to between 220 billion e... Thu, 16 May 2013 16:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2090076-global-luxury-goods-sales-slowing.html 2013-05-16T16:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2090372-julianne-moore-bad-mom-role-antithesis.html CANNES, France (AP) — Julianne Moore sometimes identifies with the characters she plays but when it came to playing a bad mother in "What Maisie Knew," she couldn't relate. In the recently released film, Moore portrays a rock-star mom going through a bitter divorce who's having trouble connecting to her 6-year-old daughter, Maisie. The role couldn't have ... Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2090372-julianne-moore-bad-mom-role-antithesis.html 2013-05-16T14:37:57Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2089438-polish-exports-meat-jews-muslims-limbo.html WARSAW, Poland (AP) — For some, it was a barbaric way to treat animals. For others, it was great business. Until January, slaughterhouses across Poland — a deeply Catholic nation — were the unlikely venues for the Islamic and Jewish slaughter of animals, which in both religions involves a swift cut to the throat of a conscious animal and death by bleeding... Thu, 16 May 2013 10:52:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2089438-polish-exports-meat-jews-muslims-limbo.html 2013-05-16T10:52:58Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2085796-geneva-auction-sells-huge-diamond-267m.html GENEVA (AP) — A huge diamond unearthed in Botswana commanded an unearthly price of $26.7 million from Christie's auction house Wednesday amid the spring ritual of well-heeled bidders flocking or phoning in to Geneva's luxury sales. The pear-shaped gem accounted for more than a quarter of the $102 million in sales rung up by Christie's Wednesday night, a n... Wed, 15 May 2013 21:17:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2085796-geneva-auction-sells-huge-diamond-267m.html 2013-05-15T21:17:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2087986-un-fails-to-reach-nuke-probe-deal-with-iran.html VIENNA (AP) — U.N. nuclear agency officials on Wednesday again failed to reach a deal with Iranian counterparts that would allow the agency to relaunch its probe of suspicions that Tehran might have worked on atomic arms. It was the 10th inconclusive meeting between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran on the issue over the past year and a half... Wed, 15 May 2013 19:37:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2087986-un-fails-to-reach-nuke-probe-deal-with-iran.html 2013-05-15T19:37:11Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2087004-uk-casino-accuses-us-poker-star-ivey-cheating.html LONDON (AP) — A major casino operator is accusing Phil Ivey, an American who is one of the world's top professional poker players, of amassing millions of dollars in winnings by cheating at baccarat. Court papers filed in Britain's High Court by the Malaysia-based Genting Group say that Ivey and an accomplice successfully used a scam to rack up winnings o... Wed, 15 May 2013 18:01:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2087004-uk-casino-accuses-us-poker-star-ivey-cheating.html 2013-05-15T18:01:02Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2083506-prince-harry-tours-storm-damaged-nj-shore.html SEASIDE HEIGHTS, New Jersey (AP) — Britain's Prince Harry toured two New Jersey shore communities devastated by Superstorm Sandy, shaking hands with emergency personnel and construction workers before spending Tuesday afternoon in New York City at events promoting tourism, entrepreneurism and philanthropy. He even got a chance to play a little baseball. I... Tue, 14 May 2013 23:57:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2083506-prince-harry-tours-storm-damaged-nj-shore.html 2013-05-14T23:57:21Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2085478-british-prime-minister-prince-visit-nyc-studio.html NEW YORK (AP) — British Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince Harry visited a design studio in New York City on Tuesday as part of a campaign to promote Britain as a tourist destination and U.S. business partner. The two arrived at Milk Studios on a red double-decker bus. With a view of the Hudson River from a ninth-floor penthouse, the prince and prime... Tue, 14 May 2013 23:57:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2085478-british-prime-minister-prince-visit-nyc-studio.html 2013-05-14T23:57:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2084096-israeli-leader-under-fire-costly-lifestyle.html JERUSALEM (AP) — For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been saddled with an image of a cigar-smoking, cognac-drinking socialite. Now a new disclosure about his soaring spending on housekeeping, furniture, clothing and other expenses is increasing pressure on him in a country whose leaders once were known for washing their own dishes and taking out the garb... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:59:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2084096-israeli-leader-under-fire-costly-lifestyle.html 2013-05-14T18:59:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2084834-ioc-proposes-global-betting-monitoring-system.html LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC is proposing the establishment of a global system for monitoring betting patterns during major sports events, the latest step in efforts to guard against corruption and match-fixing. An International Olympic Committee working group held its fourth meeting Tuesday on the threat of illegal and irregular betting in sports... Tue, 14 May 2013 17:17:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2084834-ioc-proposes-global-betting-monitoring-system.html 2013-05-14T17:17:24Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2084510-cannes-festival-chief-talks-sex-spielberg.html CANNES, France (AP) — It's the big Cannes question — what will catch Steven Spielberg's eye? The king of Hollywood heads the jury that will decide who wins the Palme d'Or and other prizes at the French Riviera film fest, and artistic director Thierry Fremaux can't wait to find out what takes his fancy. "We know (Spielberg) the director... Tue, 14 May 2013 15:08:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2084510-cannes-festival-chief-talks-sex-spielberg.html 2013-05-14T15:08:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2082302-fans-celebrate-uniteds-title-win-parade.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — In front of tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting fans, Manchester United players and retiring manager Alex Ferguson paraded the Premier League trophy on an open-top bus through packed city streets on a second day of jubilant celebrations for the English champions. Supporters clambered dangerously up shop fronts, scaffol... Mon, 13 May 2013 19:05:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2082302-fans-celebrate-uniteds-title-win-parade.html 2013-05-13T19:05:33Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2081876-un-eat-insects-good-you-good-world.html ROME (AP) — The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creatin... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:14:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2081876-un-eat-insects-good-you-good-world.html 2013-05-13T15:14:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2081328-un-says-why-eat-insects.html ROME (AP) — The U.N. has new weapons to fight hunger, boost nutrition and reduce pollution, and they might be crawling or flying near you right now: edible insects. The Food and Agriculture Organization on Monday hailed the likes of grasshoppers, ants and other members of the insect world as an underutilized food for people, livestock and pets. A 200-page... Mon, 13 May 2013 14:10:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2081328-un-says-why-eat-insects.html 2013-05-13T14:10:01Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2079992-israeli-pm-criticized-installing-bed-plane.html JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek alternate sleeping arrangements when traveling after receiving a sky-high bill for installing a customized bed on a recent flight to London, officials close to the Israeli leader said. Netanyahu found himself facing a public uproar on Sunday after Channel 10 TV reported over the weekend that he ... Sun, 12 May 2013 21:43:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2079992-israeli-pm-criticized-installing-bed-plane.html 2013-05-12T21:43:50Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2078492-pakistani-prime-minister-declares-victory.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory following a historic election marred by violence Saturday, a remarkable comeback for a leader once toppled in a military coup and sent into exile. The 63-year-old Sharif, who has twice served as premier, touted his success after unofficial, partial vote counts showed his Pakist... Sun, 12 May 2013 00:38:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2078492-pakistani-prime-minister-declares-victory.html 2013-05-12T00:38:58Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2078818-cleveland-women-ordeal-recovery.html Year after year, the clock ticked by and the calendar marched forward, carrying the three women further from the real world and pulling them deeper into an isolated nightmare. Now, for the women freed from captivity inside a Cleveland house, the ordeal is not over. Next comes recovery - from sexual abuse and their sudden, jarring re-entry into a world muc... Sat, 11 May 2013 23:44:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2078818-cleveland-women-ordeal-recovery.html 2013-05-11T23:44:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/us/2077926-cardinal-skipping-graduation-irish-pms-views.html BOSTON (AP) — Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley said Friday that he won't attend Boston College's graduation because the Jesuit school's commencement speaker, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, supports legislation to permit abortion. The bill allows abortion if a doctor authorizes it to save a women's life. Opponents say the bill would lead to widespread abort... Fri, 10 May 2013 22:58:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/us/2077926-cardinal-skipping-graduation-irish-pms-views.html 2013-05-10T22:58:34Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2076232-london-zoo-seeks-female-mate-near-extinct-fish.html LONDON (AP) — The London Zoo is urgently seeking a female mate for the last-known males of a critically endangered fish species. Zoo officials say the Mangarahara cichlid is thought to be extinct in the wild and that two of the last known individuals — both male — are in the zoo's aquarium. A third is in the Berlin zoo. Officials say the species' habitat ... Fri, 10 May 2013 10:23:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2076232-london-zoo-seeks-female-mate-near-extinct-fish.html 2013-05-10T10:23:38Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2073512-patriarch-fashion-brand-missoni-dies-italy.html MILAN (AP) — Ottavio Missoni, the patriarch of the iconic fashion brand of zigzag-patterned knitwear that helped launch Italian ready-to-wear and turn Milan into a fashion mecca, died Thursday just months after his eldest son disappeared without a trace. He was 92. Missoni "passed away serenely" in his home in the town of Sumirago, north of Milan, where M... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:03:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2073512-patriarch-fashion-brand-missoni-dies-italy.html 2013-05-09T19:03:51Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2071208-ferrari-to-limit-sales-to-boost-brand-exclusivity.html MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Ferrari will limit sales of its high-performance street cars this year to protect the brand's aura of exclusivity, Chairman Luca Montezemolo said Wednesday. Wealthy people around the world are snapping up Ferrari's and the company is worried the brand might lose its appeal as a symbol of rarefied luxury. As a result, it will scale ... Wed, 08 May 2013 16:02:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2071208-ferrari-to-limit-sales-to-boost-brand-exclusivity.html 2013-05-08T16:02:25Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2070760-militants-kill-3-yemeni-air-force-pilots-base.html SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Suspected militants shot and killed three senior Yemeni air force pilots traveling to an air base in the country's south on Wednesday, security officials said. Two gunmen on a motorcycle intercepted the pilots' vehicle in Dubba, an area about 10 kilometers (six miles) outside Al-Annad base in the southern province of Lahj, the official... Wed, 08 May 2013 12:17:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2070760-militants-kill-3-yemeni-air-force-pilots-base.html 2013-05-08T12:17:20Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2070928-wideroe-crew-strike-grounds-flights-norway.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — The Norwegian airline Wideroe says its cabin crew has gone on strike after labor negotiations broke down, grounding all aircraft and stranding 11,000 passengers in Norway and northern Europe. The airline says 312 flight attendants went on strike Wednesday to get their pension program in line with Wideroe's pilots, who are able to deter... Wed, 08 May 2013 10:31:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2070928-wideroe-crew-strike-grounds-flights-norway.html 2013-05-08T10:31:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2067746-philippine-volcano-spews-rocks-killing-5-climbers.html MANILA, Philippines (AP) — One of the Philippines' most active volcanoes rumbled to life Tuesday, spewing room-sized rocks toward nearly 30 surprised climbers, killing five and injuring others that had to be fetched with rescue helicopters and rope. The climbers and their Filipino guides had spent the night camping in two groups before setting out at dayb... Wed, 08 May 2013 00:16:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2067746-philippine-volcano-spews-rocks-killing-5-climbers.html 2013-05-08T00:16:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2068696-bulgarian-honor-bid-washington-stirs-debate.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A request by the Bulgarian Embassy to name a Washington intersection after a favorite native son — a man credited with helping save the country's Jewish population from deportation — has gotten tangled up in a broader debate about whether the nation is accurately accounting for the actions of its leaders during the Holocaust. The debate ... Tue, 07 May 2013 18:15:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2068696-bulgarian-honor-bid-washington-stirs-debate.html 2013-05-07T18:15:20Z