170,000 living in subdivided flats in Hong Kong: study 170,000 living in subdivided flats in Hong Kong: study More than 170,000 people in Hong Kong are living in cramped subdivided flats, a government-commissioned study has found, underlining the scale of the city's housing crisis.
28 May 2013
Kazakhstan to make Baikonur rocket launches a tourist attraction Kazakhstan to make Baikonur rocket launches a tourist attraction Kazakhstan wants to make rocket launches from Baikonur cosmodrome a tourist attraction.
28 May 2013
China newborn rescued from toilet pipe: report China newborn rescued from toilet pipe: report A newborn baby boy was rescued from a sewage pipe in a Chinese apartment building after being flushed down a toilet.
28 May 2013
China Nile relic vandal hunted down: report China Nile relic vandal hunted down: report A Chinese tourist who defaced an ancient Egyptian monument was hunted down by Internet users who prompted his parents to apologise.
27 May 2013
Refugees and migrants face rising dangers: Amnesty Refugees and migrants face rising dangers: Amnesty The world is becoming an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants.
24 May 2013
Indian woman is first female amputee to climb Everest Indian woman is first female amputee to climb Everest An Indian woman who lost her leg after she was thrown from a moving train two years ago has become the first female amputee to climb Everest.
22 May 2013
International Olympic Day marked by cycling marathon in Almaty Icon International Olympic Day marked by cycling marathon in Almaty A cycling marathon, dedicated to the International Olympic Day, was held in Almaty.
22 May 2013
Rinehart loses $7 bn but still Australia's richest Rinehart loses $7 bn but still Australia's richest Mining magnate Gina Rinehart had Aus$7 billion (US$6.8 billion) wiped off her fortune in the past year but remains Australia's wealthiest person.
22 May 2013
Far-right writer kills self in Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral Far-right writer kills self in Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral A far-right writer and activist shot himself dead in front of the altar of Paris's famed Notre Dame Cathedral on Tuesday, leaving statements denouncing gay marriage and immigration.
22 May 2013
Kazakhstan suggests including Nauryz in UNESCO cultural heritage Kazakhstan suggests including Nauryz in UNESCO cultural heritage Kazakhstan National Commission for UNESCO suggested including Nauryz holiday and hawking in the list of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
20 May 2013
Oxfam warns of health risks to Syria refugees Oxfam warns of health risks to Syria refugees Aid organisation Oxfam warned on Monday that the warmer weather will increase health-related risks for hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon, and appealed for urgent funds.
20 May 2013
10 percent of Kazakhstan citizens are homosexuals: public union 10 percent of Kazakhstan citizens are homosexuals: public union The experts believe that 10 percent of Kazakhstan citizens belong to LGBT community.
17 May 2013
Japan man, 80, starts Everest ascent Japan man, 80, starts Everest ascent An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer has begun his ascent of Mount Everest, his website said, in a bid to become the oldest man to reach the roof of the world.
17 May 2013
Attorney for Bin Laden kin girds for 'good fight' Attorney for Bin Laden kin girds for 'good fight' Osama bin Laden's son-in-law has hired a new lawyer to defend him in the trial he faces in the United States, and the appointment stirred some controversy in the court on Wednesday.
17 May 2013
Hope guides visitors through revamped Red Cross Museum Hope guides visitors through revamped Red Cross Museum Hope and human resilience are the guiding themes of the new permanent exhibit at Geneva's International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, which will finally re-open its doors this week after a nearly two-year makeover.
16 May 2013
Thai billionaire to visit Kazakhstan Icon Thai billionaire to visit Kazakhstan Thai billionaire Vikrom Kromadit has started his third trip called Caravan Asia-2013. This year it will cover Asian countries, including Kazakhstan.
15 May 2013
Nazarbayev's youngest grandson getting married Nazarbayev's youngest grandson getting married Kazakhstan President’s youngest grandson Aisultan is getting ready for the wedding ceremony.
14 May 2013
DR Congo province in push to save child soldiers DR Congo province in push to save child soldiers Desperate to save children from being used as soldiers in Congo, residents of the notorious "Triangle of Death" launched the first wide-scale campaign to end the practice in the remote and volatile region.
14 May 2013
Bangladesh miracle survivor 'doing great': doctor Bangladesh miracle survivor 'doing great': doctor Bangladeshi doctors treating a "miracle" survivor pulled from ruins of a collapsed building after 17 days said Saturday she was doing "great" and had been reunited with her family.
11 May 2013

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