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Survey: One in 10 Germans want to live forever

Survey: One in 10 Germans want to live foreverBielefeld, Germany  - Only one out of 10 Germans desire eternal life, according to a survey of 1,002 people conducted in January by the opinion research company Emnid based in Bielefeld, Germany.

The survey also showed that only 2 per cent of those questioned would like to live to be 150 or 300 years old, while 8 per cent desire a life span of 110 years. Fifty-six per cent would like to live to be 90 years old, and 16 per cent said they would be satisfied with 70 years.

Schalke down Bielefeld to ease troubles

Schalke down Bielefeld to ease troublesBielefeld, Germany - Goals from Jefferson Farfan and Kevin Kuranyi gave Schalke 04 a 2-0 win at Arminia Bielefeld in their first match since the dismissal of coach Fred Rutten eight days ago.

Peru striker Farfan got on the end of a cross from Christian Pander to head Schalke ahead just before half-time, and Kuranyi notched the second three minutes into stoppage time.

The win was a boost for troubled Schalke who are now being coached by caretaker trainers Mike Buskens and Youri Mulder.

ROUNDUP: Hertha Berlin miss chance to go top

Hertha Berlin miss chance to go topBielefeld, Germany  - Hertha Berlin missed an opportunity to go to the top of the Bundesliga standings when they were held to a 1- 1 draw Friday at Arminia Bielefeld.

Former Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin gave the visitors the ideal start in the 12th minute when he ran onto a long free-kick taken deep in the Hertha half by goalkeeper Jaroslav Drobny.

Voronin's shot from an acute angle took a wicked bounce in front of Bielefeld custodian Dennis Eilhof before hitting the back of the net.

Hertha Berlin miss chance to go top

Hertha Berlin miss chance to go topBielefeld, Germany - Hertha Berlin missed an opportunity to go to the top of the Bundesliga standings when they were held to a 1- 1 draw Friday at Arminia Bielefeld.

Former Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin gave the visitors the ideal start in the 12th minute when he ran onto a long free-kick taken deep in the Hertha half by Jaroslav Drobny.

Voronin's shot from an acute angle took a wicked bounce in front of Bielefeld goalkeeper Dennis Eilhof before hitting the back of the net.

German priest suspended, faces charges over photos

Bielefeld ChurchBielefeld, Germany - Catholic authorities disclosed Tuesday the suspensio

Natural aromas best for sauna visits

Bielefeld, Germany - Sauna enthusiasts are advised to use only naturally scented concentrates when pouring water on hot rocks, according to Germany's Sauna Association in Bielefeld.