Runaway lizard has a head for heights
Published: 09 August, 2007, 07:16
In St Petersburg an exotic resident has been causing a few problems for the city's firemen.
The iguana managed to slip his lead while on a walk in the city centre with his owner.
It eventually found shelter on top of an electricity pylon.
And it took the fire brigade some time to reach the runaway and bring it back down to earth.
09.08.2007, 06:43
Sakhalin quake victims waiting for new homesFresh aftershocks have destroyed yet more homes in the town of Nevelsk on Russia's Sakhalin Island. Last week's earthquake left 2,000 people homeless, who are now staying in local tourist camps outside the town. It is not clear when they will be able to r |
09.08.2007, 09:05
Visa corruption alleged at Polish consulate in UkraineAn investigation into visa corruption claims has been launched in Ukraine. Some people say they have had to pay bribes to get documents that should be free. One journalist who went undercover and paid to have her application for Polish visa fast-tracked, |
