Australia farewells former PM Fraser at state funeral
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a state funeral for former conservative prime minister Malcolm Fraser.
Kazakh model from Astana clinches Grand Prix at Face of Central Asia beauty contest
16-year-old Innara Yussupova, a Kazakh model from OK-models agency in Astana, has won the Grand Prix at the Face of Central Asia beauty contest.
Russian army TV offers Jeremy Clarkson job
Russia's Zvezda television unexpectedly revealed that it has offered a job to disgraced British "Top Gear" host Jeremy Clarkson after he was dropped by the BBC for assaulting his producer.
Singapore mourns Lee with buns, dolls and exercise routines
The death of Singapore's founding leader on Monday has spawned unusual tributes and business ideas, ranging from the reverent to the ridiculous.
In Syria, race to save antiquities from looting, damage
Workers at Syria's National Museum of Damascus carefully wrap statues and place them in boxes to be transported to a safe place.
England's Richard III finally gets burial fit for a king
England's slain king Richard III, exhumed from an undignified grave beneath a car park, will finally be buried with honour on.
Bill Clinton to lead US delegation to Lee Kuan Yew funeral
Former president Bill Clinton will lead a delegation from the United States to the state funeral of Lee Kuan Yew.
Emotional scenes as Singapore pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Singaporeans wept on the streets and queued in their thousands to pay tribute to founding leader Lee Kuan Yew.
Salvadorans march in memory of slain martyr Romero
Thousands of Salvadorans marched in memory of slain archbishop Oscar Romero, who was assassinated 35 years ago during the country's civil war.
Kazakhstan's Sabina Altynbekova among most beautiful Asian athletes
Kazakhstan’s Sabina Altynbekova has been included in the list of the most beautiful Asian athletes, according to Indonesian Sportsatu.com.
Kazakhstan celebrates Central Asian New Year - Nauryz
21st March is the beginning of the celebration of the oldest holiday in the Kazakh Steppe - Nauryz, the day of rebirth and new beginning.
Unlikely buddies: Android gets 6 million views for animal friendship video
Who can say no to a video about animals? Who can say no to a video about friendship between unlikely buddies?
Drastic improvements in Kazakhstan oncology: increased financing and higher detection rates
Chief Oncologist of the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development Kuanysh Nurgaviyev has reported on positive trends in the oncological situation in Kazakhstan and explained the increase of new cancer cases.
Unpleasant smell in Astana to be eliminated by 2017
The unpleasant smell in Astana caused by sewage waters discharged into Taldykol Lake near the capital city will be eliminated by 2017.
Former Australian leader Malcolm Fraser dead at 84
Former conservative prime minister Malcolm Fraser died after a short illness at the age of 84.
New York celebrates 'Mad Men' end in style
"Mad Men" captured the style and drive of New York's finest 1960s ad men, enthralling viewers with tales of their creative genius and tortured infidelities.
Wheelchair on the runway at Tokyo Fashion Week
A Japanese designer is challenging accepted ideals of beauty, with an easy-to-wear collection unveiled on the catwalk by models who are disabled.
Britain's Zayn Malik quits One Direction tour with stress
One Direction star Zayn Malik quit the world tour of the British-Irish pop phenomenon due to stress, a spokesman for the band said.
Japanese clothes but few Japanese models at Tokyo Fashion Week
Tokyo Fashion Week has long been a platform for edgy Japanese designers -- but perhaps more remarkable is just how few Japanese models grace its catwalks.