Utoya Island and the center of Oslo after the bomb attack and the shooting massacre on July 22
Norway was hit by twin attacks on July 22, 2011. An explosion ripped through the government headquarters in the center of Oslo and several hours later the youth camp of the ruling Labor Party on Utoya Island 30 kilometers from Oslo was hit by an attack.
// Jul. 24, 2011 - 07:15 GMT
Mutant snake in Yalta Zoo and other animal news
A rare albino California Kingsnake with two heads can now be seen at the Yalta Zoo. According to Zoo director Oleg Zubkov, only one out in 1 million snakes born with two heads survives. The miracle snake will be on show at the zoo until September.
// Jul. 16, 2011 - 06:51 GMT
A new cub born to the world’s most endangered big cats
An Amur leopardess, one of the rarest feline species in the world, gave birth to a cub at the Mulhouse Zoo in Alsace in March 2011.
// Jul. 12, 2011 - 07:21 GMT
Riverboat Bulgaria rescue efforts
The riverboat Bulgaria sank on July 10, 2011 near the village of Syukeyevo, Kansk-Ustinovsky district in the Republic of Tatarstan. The Emergencies Ministry is currently conducting a rescue operation.
// Jul. 11, 2011 - 08:15 GMT
Congo and Japan: Art of Two Countries at the Garage Exhibit
Japanese and Congolese art appear in an exhibit at the Garage Center for Contemporary Art. Swedish artist and first-time curator Carsten Höller thought up the exhibit based on Italian photographer Jean Pigozzis collection of Japanese and Congolese art. </p>
// Jul. 10, 2011 - 06:11 GMT
Fashion Week in Paris: Chic on the red carpet and a black wedding dress
World renowned fashion houses presented their Fall/Winter collections during Paris Fashion Week last week.
// Jul. 09, 2011 - 05:43 GMT
Ivan Kupala Day celebrations
For centuries, Slavic nations have celebrated Ivan Kupala Day on July 7. It is one of the major holidays of the Slavic calendar and even today the festivities include ancient rites and rituals, which have remained an essential part of this pagan holiday.
// Jul. 08, 2011 - 08:06 GMT
Khakassia celebrates Tun Pairam
Khakassia recently celebrated Tun Pairam, an ancient holiday marking the first big milk yield of the year, when herders move their cattle from winter pastures to green summer pastures.
// Jul. 06, 2011 - 04:37 GMT
Charlene Wittstock weds Prince Albert II of Monaco
Prince Albert II of Monaco and South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock got married in a civil ceremony on July 1. The long-anticipated event will be celebrated for two days in the tiny principality.
// Jul. 02, 2011 - 08:22 GMT