Time travel to 60th: Almaty's day celebration at Central Park
Almaty's Central Park to bring memories of the past decades with thematic zones and music.
US TV season rich in mystery and horror
As American TV viewers await the Emmy Awards honoring last year's programs, the new season opened this summer and it is rich in stars.
Ancient Ethiopian walled city keeps modern life at bay
Hyenas howl and feast on flesh every night outside the ancient walls of Harar -- one of Islam's holiest cities .
British human rights campaigner Bamber dies
British human rights campaigner Helen Bamber, an early member of Amnesty International, died at the age of 89 on Thursday.
Instant noodles carry health risks for women: study
Women who eat instant noodles at least two times a week face a greater risk of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol.
Water crisis threatens thirsty Sao Paulo
A severe drought is hitting Brazil's largest city and thriving economic capital with no end in sight.
US man gets $10 mln for wrongful conviction in rabbi killing
A New York man was awarded $10 million after spending 16 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Life's a beach for Italy's dogs
The sun brollies are up, the beach loungers full and the water is full of daytrippers splashing about.
Former Ireland prime minister Reynolds dies aged 81: report
Former Irish prime minister Albert Reynolds has died aged 81.
Mysterious source of ozone-depleting chemical baffles NASA
A chemical used in dry cleaning and fire extinguishers may have been phased out in recent years.
Parents of US journalist Foley praise their 'fearless' son
Friends, relatives and colleagues have paid tribute to American journalist James Foley, executed by Islamic State jihadists.
'Suicide tourism' to Switzerland doubled: study
A total of 172 "suicide tourists" travelled to Switzerland in 2012, to die with medical assistance -- a practice prohibited in many countries.
Botox may slow tumor growth in stomach cancer: study
International researchers said Wednesday the toxic injections might also be able to stop cancer in its tracks, at least temporarily.
George W. Bush takes ice bucket challenge, dares Bill Clinton
Former president George W. Bush took the so-called Ice Bucket Challenge in support of Lou Gehrig's disease research.
Astana ready to fight serious infectious outbreaks, including Ebola
The deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa put doctors and epidemiologists all over the world on alert, in Kazakhstanб too.
Sabina Altynbekova turns down modeling offers from Taiwan
Sabina Altynbekova, a kawaii from Kazakhstan, has turned down offers from Taiwanese modelling agencies.
Satellite images showcase drastic differences between agricultures of Kazakhstan and China
Arable lands account for 11.62% of the China’s territory. To sustain the huge population, all the available arable land is carefully cultivated.
Three Kazakhstanis to compete for Miss Bikini CIS-2014
Three Kazakhstanis will compete at the International Beauty Pageant Miss Bikini CIS-2014.
Young Indian shakes up fashion with prints and pret
She's already a leading name in Indian fashion, with customers ranging from top Bollywood stars to teenage girls on pocket money.
Japanese 111-year-old becomes oldest man
A Japanese man born months before the Wright brothers carried out the first human flight was recognised as the world's oldest male.