Moscow, Russia (WFN) -- A new stuffed toy that sings the praises of President Vladimir Putin is all the rage in Russia. A fuzzy bunny that sings the 2002 pop song "Like Putin" has been selling like hotcakes in the city of Yekaterinburg, according to "Komsomolskaya Pravada" daily newspaper.

ROME -- That's amore! At least 5000 Italian couples are being courted for a record-breaking kiss on Valentine's Day in Rome in front of the French embassy. The stunt is being put on by an activist group that wants Italian same-sex couples to receive the same rights as married couples.

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. -- A wannabe bank robber in North Carolina foiled his own plans after police arrived and he inadvertently showed them the note he was going to hand the teller. Durham's "Herald-Sun" newspaper reports the man opened his bag to show officers he had no weapons, giving them a clear view of a letter which read, "I want $10,000 in $100 bills. Don't push no buttons, or I'll shot you." Misspellings aside, the threat convinced officers to arrest the guy.

LOS MARTIRES, Columbia -- Ladies of the evening who prowl the streets of one town in Columbia will be doing so in more conservative clothing from now on. The prostitutes in Los Martires have agreed to wear longer skirts and less skimpy tops following a meeting with police, residents and bar owners over how they can all live together more harmoniously. Hookers who don't abide by the rule will have to attend a seminar on the inappropriateness of their dress, reports local newspaper "El Tiempo."

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