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	Click to View in Browser 06/10/2013 Artist uses toilet humor to protest Cyprus bailout NICOSIA (Reuters) - A Cypriot artist found a novel way to protest over Cyprus's financial meltdown on Monday, lining up 20 sculptures resembling a cross between toilets and tombstones outside the island's Central Bank. Ferret-lovers rejoice! EU drops limits on pet movements BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Having a hard time getting your dogsled team through the border? European Union lawmakers aim to help. Nigeria finance minister rebuffs critics with cake LAGOS (Reuters) - Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala held up a sponge cake representing GDP to an audience of amused officials on Monday, as she sought to rebuff critics who say Nigeria's strong economic growth has failed to lift millions out of poverty. Belgian tour operator offers 'sick notes' for truant students BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Belgian tour operator is offering "sick notes" to families wanting to take their children on holiday before the end of the school term, in a tongue-in-cheek campaign that has drawn strong criticism from education authorities. Philippine snout-less dog gets hero's homecoming MANILA (Reuters) - A shepherd-mix who lost her snout saving two girls returned on Sunday to her owner's home in the southern Philippines after eight months of veterinary treatment in the United States, earning a new title as "dog ambassador of goodwill". As guest habits change, New York hotel clears away room service NEW YORK (Reuters) - Soon, the black-uniformed waiters wheeling trolleys of food will disappear from the halls of the Hilton Midtown. Will visitors to New York City's largest hotel mind having to leave their rooms for sustenance? Saudi prince sues Forbes after it says he's only worth $20 billion: report LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has sued Forbes magazine for libel in a British court, alleging its valuation of his wealth at $20 billion was short of the mark by $9.6 billion, Britain's Guardian newspaper reported on Friday. Enter The Diplomat - U.N.'s Ban gets black belt (Reuters) - Representatives at the United Nations may think twice about crossing Ban Ki-moon in future after the secretary-general was awarded an honorary 10th degree black belt in the Korean martial art of taekwondo. White suit of KFC founder Colonel Sanders to be sold at auction NEW YORK (Reuters) - A double-breasted white suit and bow tie worn by KFC founder Colonel Harlan Sanders and a signed portrait of the fast food pioneer will be featured at an Americana sale this month, Heritage Auctions said on Friday. Royal prank DJ lauded one of the 'best in the land' by employer SYDNEY (Reuters) - One of the Australian radio presenters who staged a royal prank call that was linked to the suicide of a London nurse has been awarded the title of "Top Jock" by his employer, radio network Southern Cross Austereo. Related Video Lyrebirds get their groove on at mating time Tintin and friends seek new homes Entertainment News 'Kinky Boots' wins six Tony awards including best musical Scottish author Iain Banks dies of cancer, aged 59 A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend