Mosques in West Kazakhstan to broadcast namaz prayers on Skype
The newest IT solution has been implemented by 13 mosques based in Atyrau oblast, with 6 of them being based in Atyrau.The newest IT solution has been implemented by 13 mosques based in Atyrau oblast, with 6 of them being based in Atyrau.
17 September 2013
Versace's tragic Miami mansion set for auction
The palatial Miami mansion where iconic fashion designer Gianni Versace was murdered goes under the hammer on Tuesday with auctioneers hoping to clinch a sale for as much as $40 million.
Fantasy gowns and summer raves at London Fashion Week
There was something for everyone at London Fashion Week, with fantasy gowns from Temperley London, cool elegance from Paul Smith and a vision of long summer days and heady nights from Topshop Unique.
17 September 2013
Africa's 'right-on' whale capital
Perched away from the world on the rocky southern tip of Africa, the town of Hermanus rose to global whale-watching renown almost by chance.
London Fashion Week kicks off with burst of Turkish colour
London Fashion Week got off to a colourful start on Friday with a sun-drenched trip to the Aegean Sea courtesy of Turkish designer Bora Aksu, who whisked trend-setters away from Britain's dreary autumn drizzle.
15 September 2013
'Italy is not racist,' Africa-born minister says
Italy's first black minister defended her adopted homeland Friday, insisting it is not racist even though she endured a series of racially-charged threats and taunts since assuming her post.
New meningitis vaccine slashes cases by 94 percent
A new vaccine being rolled out in the "meningitis belt" that stretches across north-central Africa has reduced cases of the potentially fatal disease by 94 percent.