In Iran, love is rarely a many-splendoured thing
Mahnaz divorced after marrying young because of the pressures of a society that she feels often ignores a relationship's most important ingredient: love.
Super price of $3.2 mln for first Superman comic book
A near-flawless edition of the first book featuring cartoon hero Superman from June 1938 has fetched $3.2 million at auction.
Russian poetry and Kazakh music heavyweights in gay smooch
The recent Kazakhstani ad showing a Kazakh composer and a Russian poet kissing has generated an outpouring of discontent in Kazakhstan.
'Game of Thrones' eyes Emmys glow
With a staggering 19 nominations, royal feud saga "Game of Thrones" will cast a long shadow over Emmy awards.
Miley Cyrus wins top prize at MTV Video Music Awards
Pop shock diva Miley Cyrus won Video of the Year for "Wrecking Ball" at Sunday's 2014 MTV Video Music Awards outside Los Angeles.
Forget fruit, South African wine shows notes of Bach and Mozart
Everybody knows that wine should have a good nose, but one South African vintner wants the world to believe it also needs a good ear.
Director and actor Richard Attenborough dies aged 90: BBC
British director and actor Richard Attenborough has died aged 90 after a long illness.
Notting Hill Carnival brings reggae beats to London streets
Europe's biggest street party the Notting Hill Carnival in London drew vast crowds as revellers gathered for reggae, steel bands and dancing.
What is wrong with Kazakhstani education?
Serik Irsaliev of the MInistry of Education shared the findings of an international study that looked into the Kazakh education system.
Kazakh football players accept Ice Bucket Challenge
Ice Bucket Challenge continues with the captain of the Almaty Football Club Kairat Samat Smakov.
British Council Kazakhstan to partner on Bolashak language training
The British Council will partner with Kazakh Bolashak scholarship in the English language training of future students.
Grand fireworks on Almaty City Day
Almaty will treat its residents and guests with a grand fireworks show at the Republic Square at 9-11 p.m. on September 21.
New study suggests treatment possibility for autism
People with autism have too many synapses according to a new study that may point to a treatment for the complex disorder.
Facing new flight, Turkish Kurds in Iraq long for home
Families who once fled a Turkish crackdown on Kurdish rebels in the 1990s after escaping from brutal jihadists, longing to return home.
Philippines to repatriate UN troops in Golan, Liberia
The Philippines said it will repatriate over 400 of its troops serving as UN peacekeepers amid security threats and concerns over the Ebola virus.
Famed Galapagos tortoise 'Pepe the Missionary' dies
"Pepe the Missionary," a giant tortoise who rose to fame as one of the most photographed animals on Galapagos Islands, has died at age 60.
Bike ride with Tour de'France Champion to be held in Astana
Astana residents and guests of the city will have a great opportunity to take a ride with Tour de'France 2014 Champion Vincenzo Nibali caped for Kazakhstan on August 24 in Astana.
Ice Bucket Challenge reaches Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Majilis Deputy Vladislav Kosarev has taken part in the Ice Bucket Challenge.
World Class bike race in Almaty gathers 600 people
600 people took part in World Class bike race held on August 16 in Almaty.
Robin Williams's ashes scattered in San Francisco Bay - reports
The cremated remains of Hollywood actor Robin Williams, found dead on August 1 after an apparent suicide, were spread in San Francisco Bay.