Two million Muslim pilgrims ending annual hajj
Two million Muslim pilgrims begin leaving the holy city of Mecca, concluding the annual hajj during which Saudi leaders lashed out at Islamic extremism.
'Selfie' explores online addiction, embarrassment
Narcissism, isolation, control freakery: the deep impact of the Internet and social networks on our modern lives is coming under the spotlight in a new TV show.
Kazakhstan in effort to stop disastrous desertification
The United Nations has recognized desertification as one of the global environmental problems. Kazakhstan has joined the efforts to fight desertification but there is a long way to go and many obstacles to overcome.
Disney extends CEO Iger to 2018
US media-entertainment group Disney said Thursday it has extended the contract for chief executive Robert Iger through June 2018.