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Heatwave, and vodka, leads to 200 drownings in a week
A prolonged heatwave across Russia combined with a prodigious consumption of vodka has led to dozens of drownings every day.
Holocaust dance routine strikes chord with viewers
A video of a Holocaust survivor and his family dancing to I Will Survive at concentration camps has become a hit.
Dog shoots man in backside
A Northland man was shot in the backside after his dog accidentally stepped on the trigger of a rifle, say police.
Drunk bitten while riding 5 metre croc
A drunk Aussie who was turfed out of a pub told police he climbed into Fatso's enclosure to give him a pat.
Moaty, it's Gazza ...
Fugitive Raoul Moat had a 'mate' yesterday during his final hours - troubled former football star Paul Gascoigne.
Boniface, the scuba diving dachshund
A professional diver from Vladivostok is teaching his dog the tricks of the trade.
Ex-champ arrested at hot dog event
A Japanese eating champion who sat out this year's Coney Island Fourth of July hot dog contest apparently couldn't resist the temptation to show off anyway.
Rusty home safely after nine days down 60m cliff
After nine days at the bottom of a 60m cliff without food or water, Rusty the collie rewarded his rescuer by almost licking him to death.
Stripper and other acts renew pressure to close Uluru
The run of what traditional owners regard as serious insults to their beliefs and culture has renewed pressure to close Uluru.