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...