Miss South Africa crowned Miss World
Miss South Africa, 22-year-old Rolene Strauss, was crowned Miss World 2014 at the pageant's final in London.
Sierra Leone cancels Christmas as Ebola crisis deepens
Sierra Leone said it was banning any public Christmas celebrations as the spiralling caseload of Ebola infections continues to spread alarm.
Most promising young Kazakh athletes
Kazakhstan's sport is on the rise with many promising young athletes already winning serious international competitions.
Hong Kong 'business as usual' as activists vow to fight on
Rush-hour traffic streamed through the heart of Hong Kong for the first time in more than two months after police cleared the city's main pro-democracy protest camp.
951 Berezovka villagers sign appeal to President
951 Berezovka villagers have signed an appeal addressed to the President and Prime-Minister of Kazakhstan asking to be relocated away from the Karachaganak oil and gas field, citing poor ecological situation in the area and the latest series of incidents involving mass poisoning of children.
Hollywood spotlight on Golden Globe nominations
Hollywood is set to unveil the Golden Globe nominations, after dark comedy "Birdman" got an early pre-Oscars boost.
Letterman to host final 'Late Show' on May 20
David Letterman's final "Late Show" appearance after decades in the hot seat will be on May 20, CBS television saidю
John Galliano comeback couture collection to get London debut
John Gallian will debut his first collection for the French fashion house Maison Margiela in London instead of Paris, a spokesperson said.
India Nobel winner says helping poor kids a 'passion'
For Indian campaigner Kailash Satyarthi, who receives his award as co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, giving poor children a better chance in life has been his "passion".
Malala Yousafzai, 17, to receive Nobel Peace Prize
Malala Yousafza becomes the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate , adding yet another distinction to a long list.
Almaty native to represent Kazakhstan at Miss Tourism International
Madina Saibulatova, 26, will represent Kazakstan at the Miss Tourism International – 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
13y.o. singer from Kazakhstan wins international competition in Bulgaria
A young girl from Kazakhstan has stunned the audience and the jury at the international singing competition in Bulgaria.
Pele to leave hospital Tuesday: clinic
Brazilian soccer legend Pele has recovered well from his kidney ailment and can leave the hospital.
'Hobbit' director Jackson gets Hollywood star
Oscar-winning "Lord of The Rings" and "The Hobbit" director Peter Jackson received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Sorbonne branch opens in Almaty
Sorbonne University of Paris has opened a branch in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Revival of Przewalski's horses continues in Kazakhstan
Przewalski's horses will be brought from the Nuremberg Zoo to Kazakhstan in Spring 2016.
UNESCO recognizes Kazakh yurt and kuy as cultural heritage of humankind
The UNESCO has included the art of Kazakh dombra kuy and traditional knowledge and skills in Kazakh and Kyrgyz yurt into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Nicole Kidman admits 'toughest year' after father's death
Australian film star Nicole Kidman has described 2014 as her toughest ever year, saying the sudden death of her father in Singapore had left her family in "so much pain".
Smelling sweet: the Bulgarian deodorant that you eat
There are sprays, roll-ons and sticks. Now one Bulgarian candy-maker is offering a new kind of deodorant: in the form of delicious sweets.