Power cuts in Greece amid anti-privatisation strike
Greece faced nationwide power cuts on Thursday as a rolling strike began against government plans to break up the country's main electricity provider.
French theme park recreates 'Little Prince' universe
A theme park inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupery's timeless classic "The Little Prince" opened this week in France, giving visitors a chance to recall the author's claim that "all grown-ups were children first".
Astana revives initiative to save tigers
An Action Plan of reintroduction of the Turanian tiger in Kazakhstan was discussed during a conference in Astana.
Saudi MERS: Philippines urges its Muslims to abort Hajj
The Philippines urged its large Muslim minority to reconsider plans to join pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia this year due to a deadly virus outbreak there.
US-based scientist makes potent version of H1N1 flu
A US-based Japanese scientist said he has succeeded in engineering a version of the so-called swine flu virus that would be able to evade the human immune system.
Indian minister calls for Goa beach bikini ban
A minister in India's resort state of Goa has drawn ridicule by saying women in bikinis should be banned from beaches and girls in short dresses should not visit pubs.
Caribbean corals could vanish over next 20 years: report
Caribbean coral reefs could disappear within 20 years as overfishing has all but wiped out the fish that feast on coral-smothering algae, the UN and an international conservation watchdog warned.
Popular destinations for in-migration in Kazakhstan
Kazakh Ministry of Labour named the regions most popular among internal migrants in Kazakhstan.
China workers strike over Japanese boss' war denial
Around 1,000 Chinese workers went on strike after their Japanese boss denied Tokyo had invaded China and said its 1930s actions were to "help" the country escape colonial rule, state-run media reported.
Sri Lanka delays digging up suspected Muslim mass grave
A magistrate has postponed Tuesday's scheduled start of an operation to exhume a suspected mass war grave on Sri Lanka's east coast after police said they needed more preparation time, an official said.
Fendi unveils suspended walkway over Rome's Trevi fountain
Fashion house Fendi kicked off the restoration of Rome's famed Trevi Fountain, unveiling a transparent suspended walkway which will give tourists a whole new vantage point of the historic monument.
Tens of thousands turn out for Istanbul Gay Pride parade
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Istanbul for the city's Gay Pride parade, an event that has taken on added political significance a year on from massive anti-government protests.
Remarkable 4D show promised for Astana Day celebrations
Celebrations of the 16th anniversary of Astana will include an unforgettable 4D-show.
Kazakh editor ordered to pay damages for edition devoted to Adolf Hitler
Almaly District Сourt No.2 ordered the editor of the now infamous in Kazakhstan Anyz Adam magazine to pay $71,000 in damages following a claim brought up by war veterans.
NY homeless angry at China tycoon's 'publicity stunt'
A three-course lunch hosted by an eccentric Chinese millionaire for 250 homeless New Yorkers in a posh restaurant degenerated into fury Wednesday when guests were denied $300 cash handouts.
Golden Gate Bridge to get anti-suicide netting
Transportation authorities agreed to fund anti-suicide netting beneath the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent people jumping to their death from the iconic landmark, an official said.
Temporary blackout hits Venezuela, including parts of capital
A power outage hit a wide area of eastern Caracas and several cities in the interior of Venezuela for at least two hours Friday.
Saudi to mark Ramadan from Sunday
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, will begin on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, the state-run Al-Ekhbariya television channel reported.
Assange asked to model during London Fashion Week
Julian Assange has been asked to star in a fashion show by British designer Ben Westwood at Ecuador's London embassy, where the WikiLeaks founder is currently holed up in a bid to avoid extradition to Sweden.
Daddy' gift: triplets born in Astana
Triplets were born at the Center of Motherhood and Childhood in Astana.