Gene map helps trace spread of MERS virus
Researchers in Britain and Saudi Arabia said on Friday that gene profiling of the MERS virus had provided insights, but no answer, as to how the mysterious microbe spreads.
20 September 2013 13:13
Japan's Murakami favourite for Nobel prize -- again
Japanese literary superstar Haruki Murakami is favourite for this year's Nobel Prize in Literature, betting odds showed Friday, after repeatedly being mentioned as a contender for the prestigious global gong.
Shark overfishing endangers reefs: Australian study
Scientists studying remote reefs off Australia said Thursday sharks played a fundamental role in coral health, with overfishing of the marine predators increasing reef vulnerability to global warming and disasters.
Chevron wins partial victory in Ecuador pollution case
An arbitration panel in the Hague has given US oil firm Chevron an important procedural victory in its battle against a $19 billion fine by Ecuador for polluting the Amazon basin region.
19 September 2013 12:29
Japanese sports teacher beats boy in YouTube video
A video showing a volleyball coach repeatedly slapping a schoolboy -- just days after Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Olympics -- is the latest example of brutality to tarnish Japanese sport.
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 21:35
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 10:23
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.
Almaty celebrates with 3D show and fireworks
A grandiose fireworks, multimedia light and sound show -- Almaty Skylight -- took place at the Astana Square of Almaty late on Septembre 14 to celebrate the Almaty City Day.
Almaty residents select Top 7 attractions
Almaty youth has been polled to identify the Seven 'Wonders' of Almaty city.
Almaty celebrates with 3D show and fireworks
A grandiose fireworks, multimedia light and sound show -- Almaty Skylight -- took place at the Astana Square of Almaty late on Septembre 14 to celebrate the Almaty City Day.
