CNPC AktobeMunaiGas fined $4.4 million
CNPC AktobeMunaiGas oil company has been charged with a fine of over $4.4 million.
Video games offer hope for autistic children
The game over, a beaming Sawyer and Michael, both 10, cheer and give each other a high-five.
Scorcher summers predicted for Europe: study
Europe is headed for scorching summers with temperatures well over 40 degrees Celsius (104 deg Fahrenheit) and droughts in the south within the next 40 years, climate scientists said Friday.
Atyrau oil refinery fined $132 million for polluting environment; plant claims inspectors ignorant of flaring systems
Atyrau oil refinery has been changed with a fine of nearly $132 million over environmental pollution.
British widow wins battle for husband's frozen sperm
A British woman won a High Court battle to preserve her late husband's sperm for at least another decade so that she can bear his children.
Afghan president welcomes third child at age of 56
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has become a father again at the age of 56 after his wife gave birth to their third child in India.
Dalai Lama says no problem with gay marriage
The celibate Dalai Lama has thrown his considerable moral weight behind gay marriage, condemning homophobia and saying sex was fine as long as it was consensual.
Amnesty tells state to stop criminalising sex lives
Amnesty International on Thursday urged governments to stop criminalising people's sex lives and instead protect their right to control their own bodies.
March holidays and workdays in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is celebrating two bank holidays in March: March 8 and Nauryz.
Semey residents suffer from smoking boiler house
Residents of one of the regions of Semey city are stifled with smoke issuing from a boiler house.
Pope popular in US but sex scandals cast long shadow
A year after being chosen Pope Francis is very popular with American Catholics though his handling of the pedophile priests' scandal left many underwhelmed, a new study found.
Kazakhstan imports $154 million worth of flowers a year
More than 263 million flowers - 20 thousand tons - totally worth about $154 million were imported to Kazakhstan in 2013.
Carnival crown to samba champions honoring Senna, Bolt
Rio on Wednesday elected the Unidos da Tijuca samba school as its Carnival champions, a 40-strong jury crowning a program which paid homage to late Brazilian Formula One racer Ayrton Senna.
Time running out for Great Barrier Reef: scientists
Time is running out for Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef, with climate change set to wreck irreversible damage by 2030 unless immediate action is taken.
Chavez day marked by parade, clashes, diplomatic spat
Venezuela marked the first anniversary of Hugo Chavez's death Wednesday with a blend of solemn ceremonies, clashes and a break in relations with Panama over protests dogging his successor's presidency.
British Museum shows Vikings' softer side
The Vikings are renowned as bloodthirsty warriors, but a new exhibition at the British Museum aims to show the cultural achievements and trading skills that spread their influence far and wide.
Smoking in France, losing its puff?
It was banned in restaurants and al fresco eating became all the rage. It was banned in offices, and business started getting done in huddles on the sidewalk.
China's premier 'declares war' on pollution
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said he is "declaring war" on pollution, describing it as a "red-light warning" against inefficiency as he sought to address public concerns on issues from acrid smog to food safety.
Game play remains at heart of changing lifestyles
For almost as long as there have been computers, there have been people intent in playing games with them.