Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever, dies aged 31
CNN — Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever, has died after reaching the almost inconceivable age of 31 years and 165 days, said Guinness World Records (GWR) on Monday. His…
Dozens of cats left to die in Abu Dhabi desert, prompting outcry
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Abu Dhabi, UAE…
Sun bear: World’s smallest bear finally has its time in the sun. But is that a good thing?
Hong Kong CNN — The world’s smallest bear is finally having its moment in the sun – thanks to a viral video that sparked a conspiracy theory on Chinese social…
Japanese dog got letter of appreciation for saving life
Tokyo/Hong Kong CNN — A dog has been hailed as a hero in Japan after she saved the life of a man who was having a heart attack by sounding…
These strange-looking turtles in Hong Kong could soon be extinct
Hong Kong CNN — One of the world’s most densely populated cities might seem an unlikely refuge for endangered wildlife. But behind the concrete jungle of Hong Kong, where more…
India: The fatal mauling of 4-year-old forces to grapple with stray dog problem
New Delhi CNN — For nearly a minute, the 4-year-old boy attempts to valiantly escape the hungry pack of stray dogs as they circle around him. He tries to run,…
Suspected poisoning kills three dogs at racing event in France
Paris CNN — Three dogs have died from a suspected poisoning at a canine racing event in southern France, according to the local prosecutor. Police were called to the French…
The Black Cats: When China shot down five U-2 spy planes at the height of the Cold War
Seoul, South Korea CNN — When a Chinese high-altitude balloon suspected of spying was spotted over the United States recently, the US Air Force responded by sending up a high-flying…
Iraq Prison Abuse Scandal Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s some background information about the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal which took place during the Iraq war. Abu Ghraib prison was a US Army detention center for…
Saitama cat killings: A string of gruesome deaths have this Japanese city on edge
Warning: This story contains descriptions of violence that some readers may find distressing. Tokyo CNN — The first grim discovery came when a woman found the severed head and paws…