China Nile relic vandal hunted down: report
A Chinese tourist who defaced an ancient Egyptian monument was hunted down by Internet users who prompted his parents to apologise.
Top chefs say Latin America will reach food's zenith
The world's top chefs say it's only a matter of time before Latin America, home to Brazil's black bean stew "feijoada," Peru's refreshing raw fish "ceviche" and Mexico's street tacos, cooks its way into gastronomy's elite.
Sri Lanka monk fights for life after immolation bid
A Sri Lankan monk was fighting for his life Saturday, a day after setting himself on fire to protest the slaughter of cattle.
Kazakhstan girl awarded Miss Glamour at Miss 7 Continents-2013
Astana’s Leila Assanova represented Kazakhstan at the Miss 7 Continents-2013 and won the Miss Glamour title.
Obesity weighs down on top soda guzzler Mexico
Artemio Martinez balanced his corpulent frame on a stool in a Mexico City street taco stand, downing a sweet soda and eating a final pork-filled corn tortilla.
Refugees and migrants face rising dangers: Amnesty
The world is becoming an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants.
Dead sea lions found in Peru, poisoning suspected
Dead sea lions have been discovered on beaches in northern Peru amid suspicions they were poisoned by fishermen.
Experts favor US approval of Merck sleeping pill
An independent panel of experts on Wednesday recommended US approval of a new Merck sleeping pill called suvorexant, but expressed concerns over the highest dosage and risks of drowsy daytime driving.
Indonesian 'Hijabers' buy into an Islamic economy
Indonesian event organiser Risti Rahmadi wears an Islamic headscarf, uses halal lipstick and knows that it's time to pray when an app on her BlackBerry emits Koranic verses five times a day.
Kazakhstan’s best break dancer selected in Almaty
The contest's jury made of world break dancing stars selected Nikolay Chernikov, a.k.a. B-Boy Killa Kolya, out of 16 contestants.
Sunbathing crocodile shocks Indonesian beachgoers
Hundreds of sunbathers fled a popular Indonesian beach in panic when a four-metre (13-foot) crocodile laid down next to them to soak up some rays.
Nazarbayev suggests transferring public universities to foreign management
Nazarbayev suggests to transfer some of Kazakhstan's public universities to foreign corporations and national companies for management.
Indian woman is first female amputee to climb Everest
An Indian woman who lost her leg after she was thrown from a moving train two years ago has become the first female amputee to climb Everest.
International Olympic Day marked by cycling marathon in Almaty
A cycling marathon, dedicated to the International Olympic Day, was held in Almaty.
Australia set to cull 10,000 wild horses
A controversial cull of up to 10,000 wild horses in Australia's harsh Outback reportedly began Wednesday in a bid to control the feral animals which officials say are destroying the land.
Kostanay citizen wears Looking for a Wife sign with phone number on his back
One can often see a young man named Sergey in the center of Kostanay. He is trying to find a wife using an unusual method.
Rinehart loses $7 bn but still Australia's richest
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart had Aus$7 billion (US$6.8 billion) wiped off her fortune in the past year but remains Australia's wealthiest person.
Star Wars hero's pants auctioned for $36,100
The pants worn by actor Mark Hamill in the first Oscar-winning "Star Wars" film went under the hammer Tuesday for $36,100.
Far-right writer kills self in Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral
A far-right writer and activist shot himself dead in front of the altar of Paris's famed Notre Dame Cathedral on Tuesday, leaving statements denouncing gay marriage and immigration.
Skating: Denis Ten gives master-class in Almaty
Silver winner of the latest World Championship Kazakhstan’s figure-skater Denis Ten gave a master-class for beginners on May 19 in Almaty.