Pacific man bids to become first climate change refugee
A Pacific islander is attempting to become the world's first climate change refugee in New Zealand as rising seas threaten his low-lying homeland.
Opera House at 40 is Australia's top icon
Sydney's celebrated Opera House was Thursday declared Australia's best-known icon ahead of its 40th birthday this weekend, in a report that said it was worth Aus$775 million to the economy every year.
New Global Slavery Index estimates 30 million affected
An estimated 30 million people worldwide are living in modern-day slavery.
Respite for families in Spain mass eviction protest
Doris Perez broke into tears when she heard she could stay two weeks more in the Spanish apartment she has occupied, amid a mass protest to save her and scores of others from eviction.
New York restaurant serves up silent treatment
At the table, silence is golden, especially in noisy New York. That's the gamble a young restaurant owner is taking with patrons, who are prohibited from talking during four-course meals.
Help at hand to relocate threatened species
Australian and New Zealand scientists Thursday said they have devised the "first rigorous framework" on deciding whether to relocate endangered animals threatened with extinction by climate change.
Malaysia Catholic newspaper loses fight to use 'Allah'
An appeals panel ruled Monday that a Malaysian Catholic newspaper could not use "Allah" to refer to the Christian God, in a case that sparked attacks on places of worship three years ago.
New version of HIV-1 found in Kazakhstan, or not
A new form of HIV-1 virus has been found in Russia and registered in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and the Chechen Republic.
Japanese doctor with TB saw over 600 patients: official
A Japanese doctor infected with tuberculosis examined more than 600 patients without wearing a mask.
Australia, US, France urge Antarctic protected areas
Australia, New Zealand, the United States, France and the EU on Wednesday stepped up pressure on Russia for a swift agreement to create vast Antarctic marine sanctuaries.
Religious edict allowing people to eat dogs and cats issued in Damascus
As Muslims around the world mark the Eid al-Adha holiday, sharing festive meals, children trapped in besieged areas around the Syrian capital are going hungry.
Kangaroo checks in to Australian Airport
Australian police had to lock down part of Melbourne Airport Wednesday after a kangaroo bounced into the terminal and surprised passengers shopping in a pharmacy.
US prize-winning 'Mambo Kings' author dead at 62 - report
Oscar Hijuelos, the Cuban-American author best known for his Pulitzer-prize winning novel "The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love," died in New York age 62.
Kazakhstan Agency for Religion comments hijabs at schools
Kazakhstan Agency for Religious Affairs has commented the ban on wearing hijabs at schools.
Kazakhstan's Jessica Alba becomes Miss Astana 2013
The most beautiful girl of Astana city has been selected.
Leaking wells may cause ecological disaster at Caspian Sea
There are currently around 1,400 leaking wells in the Caspian sea area; 128 of them are underwater: Atyrau Oblast Akim.
Cancer costs EU $170 bln annually: study
Cancer cost the then 27 countries of the European Union 126 billion euros ($170.1 billion) in 2009.
Kazakhstan gets three days off for Kurban-ait
Kazakhstan residents will have three days off on Kurban-ait holiday on October 13, 14 and 15.
Elephants and kangaroos are walking Almaty streets
Elephants, kangaroos, ponies and camels are march along the central streets in Almaty today.