Fargo - A Georgia fisherman recorded hundreds of alligators gathering in a canal in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, in what biologists believe may be a strange feeding ritual. Ray Cason witnessed the gator gathering on two consecutive mornings.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has explained his decision to publish the names of hundreds of Afghans working with Nato forces. The reasons he gives are vague, naive, disingenuous, and he is now way out of his depth.

Rome - Travellers, tourists and local Romans who visit the Vatican City are in for a surprise considering that Swiss Guard officers now turn away anyone in shorts, and women with bare shoulders or wearing a mini skirt -- too much skin is taboo.

Phytoplankton is barely visible to the naked eye. It also lies at the very bottom of the food pyramid. But now its rapid decline could shake the foundations of that very pyramid.

Verbal acne seems to be the theme of the current Federal election. Zits of wisdom from all corners have been “entertaining” the Australian public. Both sides seem to have people who iron their feet to make sure they’re flat enough.

Nanjing - Chinese state media says at least a half dozen people have been killed and more than 300 others have been injured in an chemical pipeline explosion in eastern China in the city of Nanjing.

Madrid - Scientists involved in a new study suggest that an asteroid named 1999 RQ36 could slam into planet Earth by the year 2182. The potential impacts from the large asteroid could affect the planet until 2200.

Atlantic Beach - A dolphin washed ashore along the coast of North Carolina after being maimed and thrown back into the ocean to suffer and die.

People who have been trying to avoid Bisphenol A (BPA) found in baby bottles, canned food, toys, compact discs,etc., since it has been linked to health concerns in recent years, now have to worry about store receipts.

Aylsham - An upper denture designed for Sir Winston Churchill is to be auctioned on July 29. The teeth are expected to bring £4,500 to £5,000.