US West Nile deaths, infections rise at slower pace
The number of West Nile virus deaths and infections continued to rise in the United States last week, but at a slower pace.
Ai Weiwei says China court rejects tax appeal
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei said a Beijing court on Thursday rejected an appeal by the internationally acclaimed artist against a $2.4 million fine for tax evasion that he calls politically motivated.
Horse smashed in a car during race in East Kazakhstan
13-y.o. horseman from Semei received a brain concussion.
Revealed: Secrets of the Squid from Hell
Biologists on Wednesday said they had unlocked secrets about the vampire squid, a mysterious creature that feeds on the decaying dead in the unlit depths.
39m-tall stela inaugurated in Kyzylorda
A new sight called Syr Ana (Mother of Syr Land) was opened in Kyzylorda, southern city of Kazakhstan, on the City Day.
Pavlodar citizens competed in intellectual games on City Day
Over 100 citizens participated in the chess tournament.
PHOTO: Miss Khan Shatyr will represent Kazakhstan at Miss Earth-2012
20-y.o. Svetlana Rasshupkina will represent Kazakhstan at the international Miss Earth-2012beauty pageant.
Muslim leaders challenge Obama defense on anti-Islam film
Muslim leaders demanded international action to stop religious insults in a challenge to US President Barack Obama's defense of freedom of expression at the UN General Assembly.
Global warming slows down world economy: report
Climate change caused by global warming is slowing down world economic output by 1.6 percent a year and will lead to a doubling of costs in the next two decades.
Danish sperm donor passes genetic disorder to five children
A Danish sperm donor has passed a potentially severe genetic disorder to five children after a screening test failed to catch that he had the disease.
PHOTO: Newlyweds Parade held in Almaty
Svetlana and James Jubili were declared the most outstanding couple of the Parade.
Iranian president condemns anti-Islam film
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday sharply criticized the film mocking Islam that has sparked deadly anti-American protests in the Muslim world, but also called for restraint.
100-year old plants still grow in Petropavlovsk Botanical Garden
Russian Colonel Nikolay Kurpatov brought exotic plants to Northern Kazakhstan in the beginning of the past century.
Giorgio Armani dazzles, Dolce&Gabbana get playful in Milan
Giorgio Armani may have dazzled Milan fashion week with a series of glittering stellar creations, but Dolce & Gabbana pulled off the most innovative and fun look of the season with wicker bustiers.
Emerging powers press rich nations on emissions cuts
Brazil, China, India and South Africa urged industrialized nations to commit to deeper cuts in greenhouse gas emissions at a United Nations meeting later this year.
YouTube seeking education video 'gurus'
YouTube on Friday was searching for education "gurus" with knowledge to impart to fast-growing ranks of students turning to online videos for lessons.
Dutch police swamped after teen's Facebook party goes viral
Riot police went into action in a sleepy Dutch town late Friday to contain thousands of party-goers who turned up after a teenager's birthday invite on Facebook went viral.
Swine flu vaccine linked to child narcolepsy: EU watchdog
A swine flu vaccine used in 2009-10 is linked to a higher risk of the sleeping disorder narcolepsy in children and teens in Sweden and Finland.
Man mauled by tiger at New York zoo
A man jumped off the Bronx Zoo monorail Friday and into the tiger enclosure, where he was savagely attacked and left in critical condition.
US death row inmate -- too obese for execution?
An obese death row inmate in the US state of Ohio has asked a court for a stay of execution, saying lethal injection would be "torturous and lingering" due to his weight.