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Victoria Beckham ‘offered £10m to host AC Milan documentary’

London, Oct 26 : Former Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham has reportedly been offered 10 million pounds to host a documentary about her soccer ace hubby David Beckham’s move to AC Milan.

The Italian club confirmed on October 22 that it has been trying to get Beckham on loan from LA Galaxy, with an offer for Posh from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to do a film about the move.

Berlusconi, reportedly wants Victoria to do a film that will show the couple’s move from the time of their arrival, house-hunt and their first shopping trips in the European fashion capital.

Ayurvedic therapy may be safe and effective for knee pain

Washington, Oct 26 : A new study has revealed that ayurvedic drugs may be safer, and just as effective, as glucosamine and celecoxib in treating patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis, or OA as it is commonly called, is the most common joint disease affecting middle-age and older people.

It is characterized by progressive damage to the joint cartilage, the slippery material at the end of long bones, and causes changes in the structures around the joint.

These changes can include fluid accumulation, bony overgrowth, and loosening and weakness of muscles and tendons, all of which may limit movement and cause pain and swelling.

Ireland's ruling party suffers massive post-budget drop in support

IrelandDublin - Following an austerity budget prompted by ailing public finances amid a recession, Ireland's ruling Fianna Fail party suffered a massive 10-percentage-point drop in support in an opinion poll published Sunday.

In the Red C poll published in the Sunday Business Post, only 26 per cent of voters would opt for Prime Minister Brian Cowen's party, well behind the opposition Fine Gael party on 33 per cent.

The seven-point lead for Fine Gael is the largest since polling began, Irish national broadcaster RTE reported. Fine Gael had gained five points since the last poll.

US starts training Pak security forces to fight Taliban, al Qaeda

PakistanIslamabad, Oct 26 : US special forces have started training a Pakistani paramilitary unit how to fight the Taliban and al Qaeda, hoping to strengthen a key front-line force as violence surges on both sides of the Pak-Afghan border.

The start of the programme has not been officially announced, but Pakistan Army officers confirmed on Saturday that 32 Americans were training 116 senior personnel of the Frontier Corps in the restive region.

The officials said the course included classroom and field sessions, and the mission would last for around six months.

Being overweight may be bad for your hips and knees

overweightWashington, Oct 26 : A new study has revealed that being overweight, particularly if one has a higher than average body mass index, may increase the person’s risk of developing severe osteoarthritis in hips and knees.

Osteoarthritis, or OA as it is commonly called, is the most common joint disease affecting middle-age and older people.

It is characterized by progressive damage to the joint cartilage, the slippery material at the end of long bones, and causes changes in the structures around the joint.

Lawson refuses to leave Pakistan until dues are cleared

PCB removes “useless” Lawson, likely to appoint Intikhab Alam as new coachLahore, Oct 26 : Sacked Pakistan cricket team coach Geoff Lawson has refused to leave Pakistan until the PCB pays all his dues.

Geo News quoted sources as saying that Lawson was in contact with the Australian High Commission.

PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt said the board would review Lawson’s agreement on Monday and would pay him any remaining dues, the Daily Times reported.

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