Glastonbury sends abandoned rubber boots to Calais migrants
Hundreds of pairs of rubber boots left behind by music fans who attended Britain's Glastonbury music festival have been donated to migrants in Calais.
World leaders must 'accelerate' climate talks: UN chief
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said that countries must "accelerate the rhythm of negotiations" on capping global warming ahead of an international climate conference in Paris in December.
Dutch lecturer accuses Kazakhstan of sacking him under Russian pressure
A Dutch lecturer accused a top university in Kazakhstan of sacking him after he tried to hold a talk on the "Russian-Ukrainian conflict", a claim denied by the university.
Gorillas not guerrillas: tourism hope in troubled Congo
Tourists perch perilously on a volcano's edge as swirling smoke belches from the fiery cauldron of lava below, the latest unlikely visitors holidaying in war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo.
Time for black or gay 007, says Brosnan
The next James Bond could be black or gay, argues 007 veteran Pierce Brosnan.
Kazakh graphic designer, model Aya Shalkar opens hearts with Ash Wear
Kazakhstani model, graphic designer and popular Instagramer Ayaulym Shalkar has presented her debut collection of minimalistic clothing.
One Direction will take break but not split, say members
British-Irish boyband One Direction is to take a break next year, quickly reassuring the group's passionate fanbase that they had no plans to split up.
Canadian WestJet flight attendant acts out safety demonstration
Canadian WestJet flight attendant acts out safety demonstration
Obama returns to Washington, fresh from vacation
President Barack Obama returned to Washington late after spending two weeks vacationing on the posh island of Martha's Vineyard with his family.
Hurricane Danny strengthens to category 3 storm
Hurricane Danny strengthened into a major category 3 storm as it churned in the central Atlantic but forecasters expect it to weaken.
Kung fu tourism: foreigners learn at China school
In the countryside outside the birthplace of the Chinese sage Confucius, 35 students battle the elements as well as exhaustion at a remote kung fu training academy.
Jennifer Lawrence tops list of highest-paid actresses
The odds really were in Jennifer Lawrence's favor last year as she raked in $52 million, topping a ranking of the highest-paid actresses by a wide margin.
Merkel urges Brazil to protect Amazon rainforest
Brazil and Germany threw their weight behind the push for a global climate agreement later this year and stressed the vital importance of defending the Amazon jungle from deforestation.
Month of food, music, and treasure hunting in Almaty
To celebrate the Day of Almaty, locals and guests of the city are invited to 50 events, from musical performances to quests.
Ethnic Kazakh passes blind auditions at Voice of China
35-yo ethnic Kazakh Berik Iklas from Karamai town in XUAR in China has amazed the juries of the Voice of China singing contest.
'Shooting corrupt officials' in Kazakhstan proves controversial
A humoristic anti-corruption campaign in Kazakhstan's Kostanai turns sour?
Attitude, passion and nerves swirl at World Tango Championship
Dancers in love with tango's passion bit their nails and hit the floor as more than 700 couples from far and near converged on Buenos Aires, focused on being best.
Obesity 'master-switch' in genes may be turned off: study
Scientists have identified a genetic master-switch that makes some people more prone to obesity than others, and research out suggests it can be turned off, possibly leading to weight loss.
From US beauty pageant to promotion of cultural diversity on TV: Kazakhstani native Zhanna Stinson
Kazakhstani born Zhanna Stinson celebrates cultural diversity in her TV Program “On the Planet of Culture with Shanna May”.
Doctors should prescribe e-cigarettes to smokers: UK
E-cigarettes should be prescribed to smokers to help them quit the habit, British public health experts recommended in a study.