Thieves stealing mud that contains traces of gold, silver and platinum are overrunning Serbia's once mighty Bor mining and smelting complex, a Belgrade newspaper reports. Bor police have filed charges against persons unknown for the theft of about 700 kilograms (1550 pounds) of valuable anode mud from the bankrupt, state-owned company in southern Serbia, Danas says in its weekend edition.

A Belgian newspaper reports a local nun's acrobatic dancing with a missionary during Catholic World Youth Day in Germany last weekend earns her a reprimand from her mother superior. Daily Het Laatste Nieuws

The small Southeastern Asia city-state of Singapore will host its first-ever Sex Expo in November after receiving approval from the tightly-controlled city-state's authorities, according to a local newspaper report on Sunday. The Singapore police have already imposed certain conditions and prohibitions for organizers of the love-making convention. No obscene acts can be put on display and all exhibits and promotions will face government scrutineers. Also, only patrons aged 21 or older will be able to participate in the convention.

The small Southeastern Asia city-state of Singapore will host its first-ever Sex Expo in November after receiving approval from the tightly-controlled city-state's authorities, according to a local newspaper report on Sunday. The Singapore police have already imposed certain conditions and prohibitions for organizers of the love-making convention. No obscene acts can be put on display and all exhibits and promotions will face government scrutineers. Also, only patrons aged 21 or older will be able to participate in the convention.

The UK is searching for its favorite lesbian or gay novel, with works by Alan Hollinghurst and Sarah Waters among the early picks. The brainchild of Manchester publishing agency Commonworld, the Big Gay Read is open to any lesbian or gay-themed novel in a public vote.