The French guiding the Chinese in Tibet

The French guiding the Chinese in Tibet

The Chinese are using French expertise to help open up their mountain ranges to a new industry: adventure tourism. A French mountaineering expert has been brought in to train China's first commercial guides.

Death Toll Nears 4,000 Following Cyclone

Death Toll Nears 4,000 Following Cyclone

State radio in Myanmar now says the death tolling following this weekend's cyclone is near four thousand. Another three thousand remain missing.

Aid agencies rushed emergency food and water into Myanmar on Monday after a cyclone tore into the impoverished nation, killing more than 350 people and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless.

Baring a backside for bicyclists

Baring a backside for bicyclists

A bicycle enthusiast in the Russian city of St Petersburg has staged a naked protest to demand rights from motorists and local authorities.

Roman Lutoshkin wants the city to build more cycle lanes and cycle parking.

And he was prepared to do away with his clothes to draw attention to the cause.

Ferry Sinks Killing 15 People

Ferry Sinks Killing 15 People

A boat ferrying more than one-hundred people home from a party sank in Brazil's Amazon region early on Sunday, killing at least 15 and leaving dozens missing, according to rescue officials and Brazil's government.

Actor Jackie Chan Carries Olympic Torch

Actor Jackie Chan Carries Olympic Torch

The Olympic torch ended its first day on the Chinese mainland on Sunday evening with a ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame on stage by film star Jackie Chan and dance performances.

Multi-Level Marketing?

Multi-Level Marketing?

From Amway to Avon, millions of Americans have made it with multi-level marketing. Should you be one of those?

Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

Herbal supplements, acupuncture, chiropractics and massage.

It used to be that alternative therapies like these were ignored by many doctors.

But that's changing.

Thanks to public demand and an increasing amount of positive research, many doctors are embracing some alternative therapies.

So how do you know if the herb you're taking or therapy you're trying is safe?

Electric sports car debuts in U.S.

Electric sports car debuts in U.S.

Tesla Motors is opening its first car store at the launch of the new Tesla Roadster, the newest fully electric vehicle available in America.

The Tesla -- a two seater-- can travel 0 to 60 miles per hour in just over 3 seconds and over 200 miles on one charge-- and has no emissions.

Military Robots Ready for Combat Challenge

Military Robots Ready for Combat Challenge

Designers are showing off the latest in military hardware in London. And at first glance, you could mistake this convention for a toy show. But these remote-controlled vehicles are anything but toys.

Spanish bluebell 'invasion'

Spanish bluebell 'invasion'

The British bluebell is under threat from a Spanish invader and scientists are trying to solve the problem.

Camel campaigner

Camel campaigner

A boy living in Abu Dhabi is trying to save the region's camels from a traumatic accidental death.

The Gulf region has seen a booming economy and population growth which has led to increasing levels of pollution and littering. Camels have come at increasing risk from plastic bags which can cause a slow, suffocating death.

Andrew Potter reports.