White gay men take greater HIV risk
GHENT, Belgium, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A significant number of new HIV infections occur through high-risk behavior between young white homosexual men, researchers in Belgium say.
Talks on Dutch coalition government stall
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- The leader of the Dutch Liberal Party said Saturday the latest attempt to form a coalition government in the Netherlands has failed.
Suspect in Veronica Guerin killing busted
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- John Traynor, an Irish gangster suspected of conspiring in the killing of reporter Veronica Guerin, has been arrested in the Netherlands, officials said.
Veggie variety may lessen lung risk
UTRECHT, Netherlands, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Quitting smoking is the best way to prevent lung cancer but eating a variety of vegetables may help decrease lung cancer risk, Dutch researchers say.
Bacteria could make self-healing concrete
DELFT, Netherlands, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Concrete might heal its own hairline fractures -- as living bone does -- if bacteria are added to the wet concrete during mixing, European researchers say.
Oxytocin not the magical 'trust elixir'
LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Belgian researchers have linked oxytocin -- dubbed the "love hormone" or "liquid trust" -- to increased trust, but not to gullibility.
Plants can summon help with chemical 'SOS'
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Plants can send out a chemical "mayday" distress signals to summon insects to save them from being consumed by caterpillars, Dutch and German researchers say.
25 percent report problems post-surgery
MAASTRICHT, Netherlands, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A Dutch researcher says up to 25 percent of patients report more physical and other problems a year after surgery than before.
Ou Le Swimming Pool singer dead at 22
HASSELT, Belgium, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Charles Haddon, the lead singer for the British band Ou Le Swimming Pool, apparently committed suicide at a music festival in Belgium, police announced.
Fear of falls may predict falling risk
GHENT, Belgium, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- The fear of falling -- irrespective of actual risk of falling -- may result in higher risk of falling in older people, a researcher in Belgium says.
Workplace is the 'new neighborhood'
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The workplace has become increasingly important for maintaining social interaction and forming relationships, especially in retirement, Dutch researchers say.
Campbell: 'Nothing to gain' by lying
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Supermodel Naomi Campbell said she has testified truthfully at the war crimes trial of former Liberian leader Charles Taylor and had "nothing to gain" by lying.
S. African police have Campbell diamonds
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The former head of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund says he has surrendered uncut diamonds that may have come from Liberian strongman Charles Taylor.
Study: Good or bad shows up in hand use
NIJMEGEN, Netherlands, July 29 (UPI) -- People who are right- or-left handed associate "good" things with the side of their body they most use for hand gestures, researchers say.
Court: Teen sailor can make world attempt
UTRECHT, Netherlands, July 27 (UPI) -- A Dutch family court has lifted it supervision order on a 14-year-old girl who wants to embark on a solo around-the-world sailing trip, officials said.
Commodity trader fined for Africa dumping
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, July 24 (UPI) -- A Dutch court has fined the oil-trading company Trafigura 1 million euros ($1.3 million) over toxic sludge dumped in the Ivory Coast four years ago.
Naomi Campbell to testify at Taylor trial
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, July 10 (UPI) -- British model Naomi Campbell has agreed to testify at the trial of former Liberian strongman Charles Taylor, who allegedly once gave her diamonds.
Anxiety linked to stroke, heart attack
TILBURG, Netherlands, July 7 (UPI) -- Heart patients with anxiety disorders may have a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and death, Dutch researchers said.
Study: Cycling healthier for all
UTRECHT, Netherlands, June 30 (UPI) -- Dutch researchers found cycling is healthier than driving, despite the increased risk of a cyclist's injury and exposure to car exhaust.
Supermodel to testify in war crimes trial
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, June 30 (UPI) -- Supermodel Naomi Campbell can be called to testify at the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor, the court said Wednesday.
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