A woman dragged under car in Almaty
A scary video appeared on Facebook: a woman was dragged down the road under a car’s trunk in Kazakhstan.
Indonesia moves towards approving deforestation plan
The Indonesian government has said it aims to approve within a month a plan that would free up vast swathes of protected virgin rainforest on Sumatra island for commercial exploitation.
Kazakhstan allows import of 12 million tons of bottom ash wastes from Russia
Kazakhstan government allowed Russia’s Troitsk regional power station to export over 12 million tons of bottom ash wastes for dumping in Kostanay oblast.
World's oldest person turns 116 in Japan
The world's oldest person turned 116 on Friday as local health chiefs in Japan launch a study to find out why he and many of those around him have lived so long.
Aida Kaumenova to present fairy collection at Belarus Fashion Week
The designer says that it will be the first time she participates in an international fashion event, because she has been focusing on fashion for Kazakhstan women.
US woman on trial for cutting off 'hyper-sexual' husband's penis
A US man whose estranged wife cut off his penis accused her Wednesday of effectively murdering him, recounting his horror as she severed the organ and threw it into a garbage disposal machine.
Kazakhstan designer presents glamorous military collection
Zholdasbek impressed the audience with his dresses combined with green jackets and sophisticated headwear, decorated with mirrors and gems.
Japan woman, 77, got $4 mn from man for sex and love
A 77-year-old woman who received $4 million from a 79-year-old man in exchange for sexual and romantic favours has been ordered to repay the cash by a court in Japan.
'Boston Strong' the message as sport returns to city
Top-flight sport made an emotional return to Boston on Wednesday as the NHL's Bruins paid tribute to the heroes and victims of the twin bombing that killed three in the US city.
Pink diamond sells for nearly $40 million at US auction
A 34.64-carat pink diamond has sold at auction in New York for nearly $40 million, setting a new record for Christie's auction house.
US hospitals make more money when surgery goes wrong
US hospitals face a disincentive to improve care because they make drastically more money when surgery goes wrong than when a patient is discharged with no complications.
US Muslims fear backlash if Islamists behind Boston
US Muslims are watching closely as the probe into the Boston bombings unfolds, fearing a backlash like after 9/11 if an Islamist link is confirmed to the deadly attack.
Cruel irony haunts child's death in Boston blasts
Eight-year-old Martin Richard died near the Boston marathon's 26-mile marker -- the one dedicated to the young victims of the Newtown massacre.
Sharks dive by the moon: study
The moon and water temperature affect the diving behaviour of sharks, researchers reported Tuesday, in a discovery that could help prevent fishermen from catching the marine predators inadvertently.
Online pictures of dead birds spur China flu openness
Photos of 10 dead sparrows on a Chinese pavement which went viral on social media and drew a swift official response show how hard covering up a bird flu outbreak would be in the Internet age.
Kazakhstan Fashion Week applauds Kazakhstan designer LaRiya
Eight fashion designers, including two foreigners, demonstrated their collections on the first day of the Kazakhstan Fashion Week.
Kazakhstan residents to have 4 days off for May 9
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov has signed a government decree on days off in May.
Four young designers debut at Kazakhstan Fashion Week
Kazakhstan Fashion Week, biggest Central Asian fashion event - autumn-winter 2013/2014 season, is held in Almaty on April 15-17.
EU lawmakers face close vote on pollution credit freeze
Controversial plans to revive the EU's faltering carbon cap-and-trade system so as to cut greenhouse gas emissions face a tough test in the European Parliament.
Australians getting fatter, more anxious: survey
Australians are smoking and drinking less than they were five years ago but are fatter and more anxious.