Hungarian herds head for hills

Hungarian herdsmen let their animals out for the summer grazing season in a traditional ceremony going back centuries.

Tokyo gadget culture gets boost

Japan hosts a festival to pay tribute to digital and geek culture as their electronic gadget market is hit by the global economic crisis.

Chinese pandas rehomed after quake

The last batch of six pandas are moved out of Wolong Panda Reserve in southwest China, for rebuilding to begin later this year after being badly damaged by the May 12 earthquake last year.

Skimpy skiiers mark end of season

Ski-lovers in northern Russia say good-bye to winter and welcome spring by racing through the snow in underwear.