South Africa American tourist killed in lion attack at South Africa park An American tourist has been mauled to death by a lion at a popular wildlife park near Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite park signs, staff believed 01/06/2015
Cuba Castro's Cold War crocs Ten crocodiles with a rich heritage dating back to the Cold War return to Cuba. Their parents were Castro and Hilly presented by Fidel Castro to the 28/05/2015
Thailand Hidden among tea leaves: 3.1 tonnes of African ivory discovered Customs officials in Thailand have seized 3.1 tonnes of African elephant ivory, worth over 5 million euros. Some 511 pieces, originating from 27/04/2015
Japan Japan hopes to resume whaling at the end of the year Japan says it hopes to resume its Arctic whale hunt at the end of the year despite opposition from an expert panel. It says it hopes to win over The 14/04/2015
Malta Malta votes to continue controversial spring bird hunting Malta has narrowly voted in a referendum not to ban spring hunting, in which migrating birds are shot before they can breed. Campaigners for the ban 12/04/2015
Croatia Throw another sheep on the oil spill Shepherds on the Croatian island of Pag may be onto a good thing with the news scientists have identified the wool from their sheep as unique. It 15/03/2015