China 'downgrades' H7N9 bird flu description
China has reportedly downgraded H7N9 bird flu in humans, dropping its description as "infectious" in new guidelines on how to deal with the disease, even as new cases spike with the onset of winter.
27 January 2014 18:20
Grammys turn mass wedding in gay marriage celebration
The music industry's top night turned into the big day for 34 couples on Sunday as Madonna and other stars presided over a mass wedding in a celebration of gay marriage.
Wallenberg family to appeal directly to Putin
The family of Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg hopes to appeal directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin this week for help in throwing light on the Swedish diplomat's mysterious fate.
Sorcery, spirits and sacrifice at Morocco Sufi festival
Sorcery, plate-smashing and animal sacrifice are not often associated with Sufi festivals, but they all feature at a popular annual pilgrimage to a Moroccan shrine linked to the "queen of the genies".
Ivory Coast elephants get new home as habitat shrinks
As the spooked elephant starts to run, the vet pulls the trigger. Just a few minutes later the huge beast slumps to the floor unconscious, ready for Ivory Coast's first elephant relocation.
26 January 2014 13:47
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TENGRI TRAVEL
China gears up for peak New Year travel period
China was gearing up Saturday for the peak travel period of the world's largest annual human migration as the Spring Festival national holidays draws near.
25 January 2014 10:37
Urban gardens greening Berlin rooftops, airfield
Tomatoes, veggies and herbs are sprouting from Berlin parks, a shopping mall rooftop and even a former airfield in community gardens that pioneer farmers say add green spice to urban life.
25 January 2014 10:18
First Changellenge Cup held in Kazakhstan
Winners of the 1st business case solution Changellenge Cup Kazakhstan have been awarded in Almaty-based International Academy of Business.
Azeri gay rights leader commits suicide
A leading Azerbaijani gays rights activist killed himself after writing in an online suicide note that he could not go on living in "this country and this world".
23 January 2014 16:54
HK tycoon doubles bounty to marry off gay daughter
A Hong Kong tycoon may double a "marriage bounty" to find a male suitor for his gay daughter to US$130 million, despite his initial offer attracting 20,000 candidates.
So you think you can dance and fall in love? Kazakhstan star in Ukrainian Everybody Dance show
The finalist of the Everybody Dance show from Kazakhstan shares his experience and plans.
