3D city history to be shown on Astana Day
Celebrations of Astana Day will include the 3D projection show of the history of Astana.
'Androgynous' Swiss model, new catwalk star
In a quiet Paris street, model Tamy Glauser, with a shaven head since chopping off her "pretty" long locks six years ago, offers an impromptu demonstration of two very different catwalk techniques.
Britain's William and Kate to stay in dark over baby's sex
The sex of Prince William and his wife Catherine's baby will remain a mystery until its expected arrival in mid-July, with the mother likely to opt for a natural delivery.
Swimming lessons may become part of school curriculum in Kazakhstan
The Kazakhstan government is considering including swimming lessons into the school curriculum.
US daredevil set for Grand Canyon tightrope walk
Record-breaking US daredevil Nik Wallenda hopes to make history again this weekend by walking across the Grand Canyon on a tightrope, 1,500 feet above ground over the world-renowned landmark.
Singapore, Indonesia to hold talks on smog crisis
Singapore and Indonesia were scheduled to hold emergency talks Thursday after thick smog from forest fires on Sumatra island reached unprecedented levels in the city-state.
Bi-weekly iron dose same as daily in pregnancy: study
Pregnant women who take an iron supplement twice a week receive the same health benefits as expectant mothers who take a daily dose of the essential mineral.
Dolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax dodge
An Italian court on Wednesday sentenced celebrated fashion house duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to one year and eight months in prison for avoiding taxes totalling 200 million euros ($268 million).
No foreign stars to perform at Astana anniversary
No foreign and even no Russian singers will participate in the concerts dedicated to the Astana Day this year.
Aral Sea stops dwindling
The Aral Sea that has been dwindling since the 1960s has stabilized thanks to Kazakhstan's and international efforts.
Kazakhstan singer becomes Nikon's new face
Kazakhstan singer Lido has become the new face of Nikon in Kazakhstan.
Assange marks one year holed up in London embassy
A year after seeking refuge at the Ecuadorian embassy in London, Julian Assange remains fearful of US "revenge" over the WikiLeaks disclosures.
UN says refugees, displaced at two-decade high
War and other crises drove one person from their home every 4.1 seconds in 2012.
Millions of moths mass on Madrid
Millions of moths have engulfed Madrid in a population explosion blamed on spring rains, a sudden blast of summer heat and winds that have wafted them in as unwelcome guests to the Spanish capital.
Briton admits he's an 'idiot' after N.Z. plunge
A British man who miraculously survived a fall from a 15th-storey balcony in New Zealand while drunkenly trying to break into his apartment has labelled himself an "idiot".
Future journalist representing Kazakhstan at Beauty and Model Festival
A journalism student of the University of International Business (UIB) Aigerim Dauletbekova is representing Kazakhstan at the International Beauty and Model Festival-2013.
15 million young carps released in dam lake near Astana
Around 15 million of young carps have been released in Vyacheslav dam lake in Akmola oblast.
Saudi announces four new deaths from MERS virus
Four more people have died from the MERS virus in Saudi Arabia, bringing the death toll from the SARS-like virus in the kingdom to 32.
Nelson Mandela 'doing very well', daughter says
Nelson Mandela, who has been in hospital for 10 days suffering a lung infection, is "doing very well".
US study links pollution to autism risk
Pregnant women who were exposed to high levels of air pollution were twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in low pollution areas.