'Cure' for Chernobyl children: sun, sea, clean air in Portugal 'Cure' for Chernobyl children: sun, sea, clean air in Portugal Anya wasn't even born when Chernobyl exploded nearly 30 years ago, but even today its radioactive fallout stalks her and other Ukrainian youngsters growing up near the disused plant.
29 August 2015
Tens of thousands take holy dip at India's Kumbh Mela Tens of thousands take holy dip at India's Kumbh Mela Tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims and holy men washed away their sins with a religious dip on the first main bathing day of India's Kumbh Mela festival.
29 August 2015
Glastonbury sends abandoned rubber boots to Calais migrants Glastonbury sends abandoned rubber boots to Calais migrants Hundreds of pairs of rubber boots left behind by music fans who attended Britain's Glastonbury music festival have been donated to migrants in Calais.
29 August 2015
World leaders must 'accelerate' climate talks: UN chief World leaders must 'accelerate' climate talks: UN chief UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said that countries must "accelerate the rhythm of negotiations" on capping global warming ahead of an international climate conference in Paris in December.
27 August 2015
Dutch lecturer accuses Kazakhstan of sacking him under Russian pressure Dutch lecturer accuses Kazakhstan of sacking him under Russian pressure A Dutch lecturer accused a top university in Kazakhstan of sacking him after he tried to hold a talk on the "Russian-Ukrainian conflict", a claim denied by the university.
27 August 2015
Gorillas not guerrillas: tourism hope in troubled Congo Gorillas not guerrillas: tourism hope in troubled Congo Tourists perch perilously on a volcano's edge as swirling smoke belches from the fiery cauldron of lava below, the latest unlikely visitors holidaying in war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo.
26 August 2015
Time for black or gay 007, says Brosnan Time for black or gay 007, says Brosnan The next James Bond could be black or gay, argues 007 veteran Pierce Brosnan.
26 August 2015
Kazakh graphic designer, model Aya Shalkar opens hearts with Ash Wear Icon Kazakh graphic designer, model Aya Shalkar opens hearts with Ash Wear Kazakhstani model, graphic designer and popular Instagramer Ayaulym Shalkar has presented her debut collection of minimalistic clothing.
25 August 2015
One Direction will take break but not split, say members One Direction will take break but not split, say members British-Irish boyband One Direction is to take a break next year, quickly reassuring the group's passionate fanbase that they had no plans to split up.
25 August 2015
Obama returns to Washington, fresh from vacation Obama returns to Washington, fresh from vacation President Barack Obama returned to Washington late after spending two weeks vacationing on the posh island of Martha's Vineyard with his family.
24 August 2015
Hurricane Danny strengthens to category 3 storm Hurricane Danny strengthens to category 3 storm Hurricane Danny strengthened into a major category 3 storm as it churned in the central Atlantic but forecasters expect it to weaken.
22 August 2015
Kung fu tourism: foreigners learn at China school Kung fu tourism: foreigners learn at China school In the countryside outside the birthplace of the Chinese sage Confucius, 35 students battle the elements as well as exhaustion at a remote kung fu training academy.
21 August 2015
Jennifer Lawrence tops list of highest-paid actresses Jennifer Lawrence tops list of highest-paid actresses The odds really were in Jennifer Lawrence's favor last year as she raked in $52 million, topping a ranking of the highest-paid actresses by a wide margin.
21 August 2015
Merkel urges Brazil to protect Amazon rainforest Merkel urges Brazil to protect Amazon rainforest Brazil and Germany threw their weight behind the push for a global climate agreement later this year and stressed the vital importance of defending the Amazon jungle from deforestation.
21 August 2015
Month of food, music, and treasure hunting in Almaty Month of food, music, and treasure hunting in Almaty To celebrate the Day of Almaty, locals and guests of the city are invited to 50 events, from musical performances to quests.
20 August 2015
Ethnic Kazakh passes blind auditions at Voice of China Icon Ethnic Kazakh passes blind auditions at Voice of China 35-yo ethnic Kazakh Berik Iklas from Karamai town in XUAR in China has amazed the juries of the Voice of China singing contest.
20 August 2015
'Shooting corrupt officials' in Kazakhstan proves controversial 'Shooting corrupt officials' in Kazakhstan proves controversial A humoristic anti-corruption campaign in Kazakhstan's Kostanai turns sour?
20 August 2015
Attitude, passion and nerves swirl at World Tango Championship Attitude, passion and nerves swirl at World Tango Championship Dancers in love with tango's passion bit their nails and hit the floor as more than 700 couples from far and near converged on Buenos Aires, focused on being best.
20 August 2015
Obesity 'master-switch' in genes may be turned off: study Obesity 'master-switch' in genes may be turned off: study Scientists have identified a genetic master-switch that makes some people more prone to obesity than others, and research out suggests it can be turned off, possibly leading to weight loss.
20 August 2015

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