Blogger: Miss Calif. gave 'awful' answer

Perez Hilton said first runner-up Miss California USA Carrie Prejean gave 'the worst answer in pageant history' in response to the gossip blogger's question about legalizing same-sex marriage.

Tourists flock to China's Birds Nest

Thousands of tourists are visiting Beijing's iconic Olympic venue every day from all over China.

Latvian chef's birch sap swill

A gourmet Latvian chef is serving a new health drink in his five-star restaurant in Riga - sap from a silver birch tree in his garden.

Breathable gin bar

Artist in London constructs a breathable cocktail bar.

China's tallest man hopeful

Though not yet officially recognised, 27-year-old Zhao Liang measures 10 cm taller than the current Guinness Record holder for world's tallest person.