New Zealand opposition leader quits after poll rout
New Zealand opposition leader David Cunliffe bowed to mounting pressure and quit.
A rediscovered sonata, as Mozart intended
Balazs Mikusi's heart started racing when he realised what the papers he held in his hand were: the famous Mozart sonata scribbled by the composer himself.
Jean Paul Gaultier, wacky designer who 'wrote the rules'
Exuberant enfant terrible of fashion. Flamboyant showman. Madonna's pointy bra designer. Cult TV star and incorrigible Franglais speaker.
Australia PM Abbott applauds FBI partnership
Australian Prime Minister hailed international police cooperation during a threat briefing at the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force in New York.
Metallica to play US debut of Rock in Rio
Crowd-pleasers Metallica and Taylor Swift will headline the US debut of Rock in Rio as the Brazilian festival pursues an ambitious expansion.
Activist investor urges Yahoo-AOL tie-up
An activist investment firm urged Yahoo to explore a tie-up with online rival AOL.
IMF unblocks cash as desperate west Africa awaits Ebola aid
The International Monetary Fund fast-tracked $130 million in aid to fight the Ebola epidemic.
Apple says Mac users mostly safe from 'Bash' bug
Apple said that its Macintosh PCs are unlikely to be affected by the recently discovered "Bash" bug .
'Saturday Night Live' cruises into middle age
It's called "Saturday Night Live" and it's made in New York, but as the storied US comedy sketch show cruises into middle age.
US-led strikes hit IS oil targets as Britain joins coalition
US aircraft were flying "near continuous" bombing raids against Islamic State militants in Syria.
Protesting Hong Kong students storm government complex
Dozens of protesters took part in an ongoing student demonstration against Beijing's refusal to grant the city unfettered democracy.
'Gone with the Wind' sweeps back for 75th anniversary
Rhett Butler may not give a damn, but fans of "Gone with the Wind" are more than happy to see the 1939 classic return to cinemas for its 75th anniversary.
Clooney, bride-to-be glide in 'Amore' to Venice wedding weekend
George Clooney and his Lebanon-born British fiancee arrived in Venice for a spectacular waterfront wedding billed as the party of the year.
Zadok Ben-David presents breathtaking The Other Side of Moon exhibition in Astana
An Israeli artist based in London Zadok Ben-David has introduced his unique exhibition The Other Side of Midnight at the National Museum in Astana.
Olga Dovgun wins 7th gold medal for Kazakhstan team at Asian Games
Kazakhstani shooter Olga Dovgun has won the gold in 50 meter rifle shooting at Asian Games in Incheon.
Kazakhstani swimmer Dmitriy Balandin wins 3 gold medals at Asian Games
Kazakhstani swimmer Dmitriy Balandin has become the champion of the Asian Games in Men's 50m Breaststroke.
Military aircraft crashes in Kazakhstan
A military aircraft has crashed in Kazakhstan's Almaty Oblast killing both pilots. Causes are being investigated and the issue of air security in Kazakhstan is once again at the forefront.
UNICEF research denies connection between of Unified National Testing and suicide rates among Kazakhstani teens
The UNICEF research of suicide among teens in Kazakhstan refutes negative effect of the Unified National Testing.
Kazakhstani village youth more prone to suicide than city teens
The Prosecutor General’s Office reported higher level of suicides among village teens in comparison to their city peers.
Almaty improves standing as world financial center in latest ranking
Kazakhstan's Almaty has improved its position in The Global Financial Centres Index surpassing Prague, Warsaw and Moscow.