Maimed cat walks again with artificial paws
2010-06-28 09:08:55
A cat that had both its back legs severed by a combine harvester can walk again after being fitted with prosthetic limbs in a world-first operation.
Players' hair turns heads at World Cup
2010-06-28 09:08:21
The shaggy manes and bushy moustaches of soccer days past have been replaced by bleached beards, "city boy" crops and headbands at the World Cup in South Africa.
Court rules no right to gay marriage in Europe
2010-06-28 09:08:02
European law does not require countries to grant same-sex couples the right to marry, even if some states have already done so, the continent's top human rights court has ruled.
Lost killer whale finds its way to Dutch marine park
2010-06-28 09:07:51
The first orca whale found alive in Dutch coastal waters for more than 60 years is under medical watch at a marine park after its rescue this week as marine biologists consider her future.
World's biggest gold coin fetches over 3 million euros
2010-06-28 09:07:41
A Spanish precious metals trading company bought the world's largest gold coin for 3.27 million euros ($4.02 million), its exact material worth, from the estate of an insolvent investment firm at a rare auction in Vienna on Friday.
Soccer robots show German team how to do it
2010-06-28 08:57:50
It was a typical German soccer display that could be a form guide for the World Cup -- industrious, no-nonsense and victorious.
Luxury resort opens at Disney World -- for pets
2010-06-25 12:30:55
A new luxury resort opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida boasts air-conditioned suites with televisions and a water park, but this resort is a bit different -- it's for dogs and cats.
YouTube, now with instant vuvuzela sound
2010-06-25 10:35:09
Want to hear what your favorite pop star or politician sounds like accompanied by the most memorable sound of the soccer World Cup in South Africa -- the droning vuvuzela trumpet?
Taiwan's beauty shines through
2010-06-25 10:01:29
Multimedia performances used to showcase natural attractions, Wang Zhenghua reports.
A year later, MJ fans out in force
2010-06-25 09:51:04
Erin Jacobs once traded her brand new bicycle for tickets to see Michael Jackson.
Training the ones who turn wishes into reality
2010-06-25 09:27:57
An unmarried wedding planner? Surely, that is about as common as a vegetarian butcher.
Be brave and beautiful for Internet dating
2010-06-25 09:22:54
The lonely hearts of the world are taking their quest for a partner off the dance floor and out of the bars onto the Internet.