Thailand: Home to some of world's biggest crocodile farms

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is home to some of the world's biggest crocodile farms, where tourists can see the giant reptiles lounging in the hot sun, chomping on chicken, or swarming in emerald...

Japan central bank issues rare apology over remark about Hitler

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's central bank issued a rare apology on Friday over a board member's praise for Adolf Hitler's economic policies.

What happens in Vegas: Nevada puts pot on the menu for fun-seekers

(Reuters) - Nevada, the only state where both gambling and prostitution are legal, is adding recreational marijuana to its list of sanctioned indulgences for adults, with sales kicking off at more...

Men take on the cobbles in stilettos for Madrid Gay Pride race

MADRID (Reuters) - Men taped stiletto-heeled shoes to their feet and raced down a narrow cobbled street in Madrid on Thursday as part of the city's Gay Pride festival, one of the world's largest LGBT...

Beirut's racetrack hopes for winning streak again

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Beirut's racecourse, which hosted monarchs and movie stars in its chic heyday and survived Lebanon's civil war, is struggling to secure its future after years of slow decline.

Japanese central banker praises Hitler's economic policies

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Bank of Japan policymaker praised Adolf Hitler's economic policies on Thursday, but said they enabled the Nazi dictator to do "horrible" things to the world.

Ellis Island celebrates immigrant roots of American hot dog

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Americans think of summer, a few standbys come to mind: Baseball games, fireworks shows and hot dogs.

Iraqi zoo gives rare glimpse of white lion

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An Iraqi zoo showed off a rare white lion cub to mark the animal's first birthday this week, as officials revealed that they hoped to welcome another of the rare big cats in the...

A new island in the Mediterranean...just off Gaza

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - At first glance the video looks like a promotion for a luxury offshore development, a Dubai Palm-style project on the Mediterranean. Then it becomes clear it's about Gaza and...

Yes he can: 'Clever boy' Obama returns to Indonesia for family vacation

JAKARTA (Reuters) - From white water rafting in Bali to visiting temples on Java, former U.S. President Barack Obama's private family holiday is being closely tracked in Indonesia where he spent four...

Dating app Bumble launches pop-up location in Manhattan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bumble, a dating app where women typically initiate the conversation, has created a buzz after launching a pop-up location this month in Manhattan, the first in a series of...

From Prague to Mongolia, wild horses return to the steppes

GREAT GOBI B, Mongolia (Reuters) - A quarter-century-old project to repopulate the steppes of Mongolia with wild horses was kept alive as four animals made the long trip back to their ancestral home...

Two giant pandas explore new home, feast on bamboo at Berlin zoo

BERLIN (Reuters) - Two giant pandas set to become the star attractions at the Berlin zoo are exploring their new living quarters and enjoying their favorite meal of bamboo after arriving from China.