Is light drinking during pregnancy safe?

Is light drinking during pregnancy safe?


Is light drinking during pregnancy safe?

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 12:18 AM PST

Women know that heavy drinking while pregnant is a dangerous idea, but what about an occasional glass of wine or beer? Data from a controversial new study, the latest to examine the effects of drinking during pregnancy, suggests that consuming up to one to two drinks per week while pregnant shows no harm to the child's development. However, health experts remain cautious.

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China says 'regrets' death of S. Korea coastguard

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 12:07 AM PST

China said Tuesday it regretted the death of a South Korean coastguard who was allegedly stabbed to death by a Chinese boat captain trying to escape arrest for illegal fishing.

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Taiwan probes HTC claim against Citigroup analyst

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 11:54 PM PST

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has accused a local employee of global banking giant Citigroup of spreading "false news" about the firm to encourage a plunge in its share price, reports said Tuesday.

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S. Korean rams police bus at China embassy protest

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 11:42 PM PST

A South Korean driver rammed his car repeatedly into a police bus guarding China's embassy Tuesday during an angry protest at the murder of a coastguard officer by a Chinese fisherman, AFP witnesses said.

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Australian sailor convicted of spanking

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 11:33 PM PST

A senior Australian naval officer was convicted by a court martial Tuesday of repeatedly spanking a junior female sailor to test her discipline and obedience.

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Posted: 12 Dec 2011 11:28 PM PST


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Australia health executive charged over huge fraud

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 11:26 PM PST

An Australian health executive accused of embezzling millions in government funds was charged with theft Tuesday and made a dishevelled appearance in court.

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Foreign bank participation benefits country's financial system

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 11:19 PM PST

Foreign banks' participation in Malaysia's financial system has yielded numerous benefits to the nation, including contributing immensely to the domestic financial sector, the Dewan Negara was told today.

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No plans to make announcement in Tamil at KLIA

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 11:18 PM PST

The Transport Ministry has no plans to make announcement in Tamil at the KL International Airport in Sepang, the Dewan Negara was told today.

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Police to probe SUPP headquarters fire

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 11:18 PM PST

The police's forensic division in collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Department will carry out an investigation into the fire at Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) headquarters in Jalan Central early today.

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The premium outlets

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 11:03 PM PST

Although it looked less dazzling and luxurious than I had expected, the prices were indeed breathtaking to local oldtimers like me. Some people were too scared to even touch a garment priced at RM3,000 while some thought they had reading problems when they saw "RM10,000" printed on a price tag.

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Homeless Japanese run tourist information booth

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 10:52 PM PST

Homeless people have been hired to run a tourist information booth in the Japanese city of Sapporo, known for its cuisine and yearly snow festival, in a bid to fight prejudice while helping lost visitors.

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US lawmakers freeze $700 million to Pakistan as distrust grows

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 10:15 PM PST

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A crisis in relations looked set to deepen after a U.S. House-Senate negotiating panel agreed to freeze $700 million (448 million pounds) in U.S. aid to Pakistan until it gives assurances it is helping fight the spread of improvised explosive devices in the region.



Mexican farmers despair over record drought

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 10:20 PM PST

Dust blows across once fertile fields in north Mexico, where the worst drought in 70 years has left thousands of cattle dead and destroyed more than two million acres (almost one million hectares) of crops.

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TNB ready to buy gas at market prices

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 10:18 PM PST

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is ready to purchase gas for power generation at open market prices upon completion of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) regassification terminal in Melaka by 2012.

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Listing of AirAsia's Indon, Thai units on schedule

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 10:18 PM PST

AirAsia Group has reaffirmed that the proposed initial public offerings (IPO) of its Indonesian and Thailand affiliates are on schedule.

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Godfather vs warlord

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 09:42 PM PST

Indian lawmakers should cherish their current political status brought by the 2008 general election. Being blinded by interests and benefits will eventually end up as nothing.

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China skipper faces murder charge amid S. Korea anger

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 09:36 PM PST

South Korea's coastguard said Tuesday it has firm evidence against a Chinese boat captain accused of murdering an officer to escape arrest for illegal fishing, amid growing anger and diplomatic strains.

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Europe faces grim outlook, Asia propels world economy

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 09:30 PM PST

A chief economist predicted that European Union economies will fall back into recession next year, while Asian nations especially China will stimulate the world economy.

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Tuanku Abdul Halim takes oath as new King

Posted: 12 Dec 2011 09:30 PM PST

The Sultan of Kedah, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'azam Shah, today took the oath of office as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong at a ceremony steeped in royal traditions at Istana Negara, here.

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