The sight of one or even ten elephants taking a stroll around the Mfuwe Lodge in the South Luanga National Park in Zambia is a regular annual event.

Today's historical inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America was without doubt a huge success. But then again, we did not expect anything less from the Americans.

One final taunt from a group of bystanders watching Shaun Dykes attempting to jump off the roof of a shopping centre in Derby, caused him to jump 60ft to his death.

At the Los Angeles 2008 Auto Show, fuel cell packaging demonstrated green performance potential with the release of the radical and futuristic Honda FC Sport that has surprised the motoring world.

South Africa's first lady of song Miriam Makeba has died at the age of 76 year's, after performing a concert in Italy. Former South African President Nelson Mandela pays tribute to the singing legend.

An online car dealer has found one way around the looming recession. The British car dealer is offering a buy-one-get-one-free offer on new cars.

Mary, a pretty five-year-old little girl with big brown eyes has been accused of being a 'witch'. Her father kicked her out onto the streets in one of the most dangerous parts of the world. Her crime: A local priest denounced her as a witch.

Although the numbers of pygmy hippo's have fallen due to the constant threat of poaching and war in west African countries, a zoo in Sydney, Australia is celebrating.

The short circuits baffled electricians as well as staff at the Sea Star Aquarium in Coburg, Germany. They decided to solve the mysterious blackouts and took shifts sleeping on the floor at night.

Sir David Attenborough has just added more credits to his name. He can now boast of being London Zoo's official "frog cupid".

Russell Wain, 24, from Lichfield, England believes he had a glimpse into what happens when we die after having a horrific head on crash six years ago. As doctors fought to save his life, Russell claims he went on a spiritual journey.

Two doctors, recently qualified, believe they could have found an important weapon in the fight against hospital acquired infections. This new discovery will not break the budget either.

The once tallest flagpole in the world, The Kew Flagpole, in Kew, south west London, is to be taken down as it has become unsafe for flag flying. The wooden structure was in the Guiness Book of Records in 1959, when it measured 225 feet.

Between January 1 and July 31 2007, 280 ATM machines have been blown up around the country. The damage caused, totals R62.4 million excluding the money stolen. The evidence emerged in a magistrates court, when two alleged bombers applied for bail.

On the beach at Poole, in Dorset, you can spend more than a day sunbathing and swimming in the sea. You can swim out to a boat for a little hanky panky, should you be so inclined.

A sixty seven year old man, committed suicide by shooting himself, but not before he had shot and killed his fifty five year old girlfriend and her two grandchildren, aged 6 months and two years.

For over ninety years, right up to the present day, anecdotes and pictures of Barney The Goose have appeared in many local publications. Barney was shipped from Ireland along with other geese, to Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, way back in about 1917.

Belonging to a medical health care corporation is a must in South Africa. Unfortunately not everyone can afford it. There are provincial hospitals where people can go for a minimal fee. But they have to be prepared to wait. Often leaving in a coffin.

Carlos Slim, Mexican telecom tycoon, estimated by some calculations to be wealthier than Microsoft founder Bill Gates, said earlier to-day, he does not care if he is the wealthiest man in the world.

A twenty three year old man from Prague in the Czech Republic has received a four month prison sentence for stealing his ex-girlfriends cellphone and reading her text messages.