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Former 18-kilo fat cat - called Skinny - slims down to 8.6 kilos

Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 08:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A former 18.6-kilogram cat dubbed Skinny has lost more than half of his weight to become the darling of a Dallas veterinary clinic. Dr Brittney Barton says the orange tabby she adopted in 2013...

Updated: British Lord in alleged cocaine and sex video resigns

Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 06:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

House of Lords member John Sewel has requested a leave of absence while police and Parliament investigate his alleged drug use and sexual behavior. He was filmed and photographed in an...

Half-naked 'Spartans' attract attention of Beijing police

Thursday, 23 July 2015, 13:02 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A salad store paraded dozens of half-naked Western men dressed as Spartans through China's capital as a publicity stunt, causing a stir and drawing a crackdown by police who were photographed...

British lawmaker defends making nine-penny expenses claim

Tuesday, 21 July 2015, 16:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A British lawmaker is defending claiming 9 pence ($0.14) on expenses for a short car journey, saying such claims may look "odd" but the mileage adds up. Conservative lawmaker Rob Wilson said the...

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