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93-year-old yogi strikes the perfect pose

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:03:00 +0100

may 15 - At 93, Tao Porchon-Lynch is named the oldest yoga teacher by Guinness World Records. Sharon Reich reports.

Jubilee biscuits set to sell like hot cakes

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:06:00 +0100

May 15 - Diamond Jubilee biscuits are expected to be in high demand over the coming weeks as the UK gears up to celebrate 60 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Tara Cleary reports.

TV has gone to the dogs

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:30:00 +0100

May 15 - Dog TV says it offers "a new breed of television" to entertain our canine companions. Tara Cleary reports.

Shortest man arrives in Oz

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:19:00 +0100

May 14 - The Nepali man who holds the title of World's Shortest Man visits Australia and says he is happy he gets to travel the world. Tara Cleary reports.

Cats put the cream into Viennese cafe

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:09:00 +0100

May 14 - Austria's first cat cafe, where customers can have drinks while playing with cats, opens in Vienna. Tara Cleary reports.

Surfer rides 78-foot wave to world record

Sat, 12 May 2012 01:51:00 +0100

May 11 - Surfer Garrett McNamara wins a Billabong XXL award for his record-setting 78-foot wave surf off the coast of Portugal. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Orangutans go ape over iPads

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:24:00 +0100

May 11 - Orangutans at the Jungle Island Zoo in Florida are learning to use iPads to identify object like body parts and food. The hi-tech approach to communication is modeled on a system used successfully with autistic children. The zoo is hoping it will help visitors connect with the apes and promote awareness of their endangered status in the wild. Ben Gruber paid them a visit.

A look at the UK’s most beautiful face

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:26:00 +0100

May 10 - An 18-year-old school girl's face is considered scientifically perfect after winning a television competition for 'Britain's Most Natural Beauty'. Tara Cleary reports.

Baby-tossing makes kids stronger?

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:08:00 +0100

May 10 - Dropping babies from a rooftop temple onto a cloth held by waiting men is believed to make them stronger, according to a south Indian Hindu ritual. Tara Cleary reports.

Tightrope walker over Baltimore

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 +0100

May 9 - Despite a minor stumble, Nik Wallenda walks a high wire across Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).