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Malaysia tops survey of 'halal holidays' for Muslims Malaysia is the world's friendliest destination for Muslim travellers, according to a survey released Tuesday, but Japan has shown most improvement as it ramps up efforts to cash in on a growing market.

18 February 2014 17:51

Student tragedy in S. Korea as building collapse kills 10 At least 10 people were killed and more than 100 injured when an auditorium packed with students collapsed at a resort near the southern South Korean city of Gyeongju.

18 February 2014 12:49

Missing Nepal passenger plane found, no survivors: official Nepalese police discovered the wreckage of a plane carrying 18 people that had gone missing one day earlier in the country's mountainous west, but no survivors have been found.

17 February 2014 12:58

Seven Japanese divers missing in Indonesia Seven Japanese tourists were missing after leaving for a scuba diving trip in waters off the Indonesian island of Bali.

15 February 2014 19:38

Myanmar carrier to boost international routes with lease deal Myanmar's national carrier on Tuesday signed a deal to lease 10 Boeing aircraft worth nearly $1 billion that will ply international routes in a bid to tap booming tourism as the once-reclusive country opens up to the world.

11 February 2014 17:37

Kazakhstan and Jamaica discuss visa regime Tourism Minister of Jamaica Wykeham McNeill and Kazakhstan Ambassador Konstantin Zhigalov have discussed simplification of visa regime.

10 February 2014 17:38

Two killed as falling boulder derails train in French Alps Two women were killed when a massive falling boulder hit a passing train in the French Alps on Saturday, leaving one of its carriages dangling precariously off a steep, snow-covered embankment.

10 February 2014 11:43

Tourists may be allowed at Baikonur during EXPO-2017 Russia and Kazakhstan are expected to sign bulk of documents on space tourism projects early 2014, Ministry of Industry and New Technology reported earlier.

07 February 2014 22:35

Olympics: Kazakh freestyler Galysheva qualifies for finals The mother and fiance of the Kazakhstan skier Yuliya Galysheva came over to Sochi to support her at the Winter Olympics.

07 February 2014 14:44

Big money awaits Australian drug mule Corby High-profile Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby could earn millions of dollars for a tell-all story if she is released from an Indonesian jail Friday, with a bidding war reportedly in full swing.

07 February 2014 13:09

'Japan's Beethoven' admits using ghost composer A deaf composer, dubbed Japan's Beethoven, confessed Wednesday to hiring someone to write his most iconic works, leaving duped broadcaster NHK red-faced, and casting a cloud over a figure skater set to dance to his music in Sochi.

06 February 2014 10:15

Power outages hit three million in Brazil Several Brazilian states, including three set to host June World Cup action, suffered power outages Tuesday, fueling fears over the country's ability to keep the lights on.

05 February 2014 13:53

North, South Korea meet for talks on family reunions North and South Korea were set to hold talks Wednesday on resuming reunions for families separated by the Korean War -- an emotive issue that Pyongyang has been accused of exploiting as a bargaining chip.

05 February 2014 13:33

Fears death toll could rise in Indonesia volcano eruption Indonesian officials searched through thick ash for bodies Sunday after Mount Sinabung volcano erupted, killing at least 15 people.

03 February 2014 18:16

China horses fight in Lunar New Year battles Hooves clash in mid-air, a stallion bites his opponent while delighted spectators cheer wildly -- in southern China some saw in the Year of the Horse by watching the animals fight.

03 February 2014 11:00

Ready for python pizza? Florida diners get a taste Alligator and frog have long been on the menu in Florida, but a new delicacy has slithered its way onto dinner plates in the US state.

03 February 2014 09:58

Astana and Almaty to expand airports before 2017 Kazakhstan is getting ready for an inflow of tourist during EXPO-2017 and will increase the capacity of Astana and Almaty airports.

31 January 2014 18:09

Kazakhstan presents resorts at Travel Exhibition in Turkey Kazakhstan is presenting its resorts at the 18th East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition 2014 (Emitt) in Turkey.

31 January 2014 12:39

Kazakhstan to rely on its own airlines to fly tourists to Turkey this coming summer Back in June 2013 due to bankruptcy of Turkey-based Sky airline and financial hardships of the Turkish Qualitum tourism, over 1000 Kazakhstanis faced problems returning to their homeland.

30 January 2014 21:46

Argentine governor lays off 170 employees via YouTube An Argentine governor has caused a kerfuffle in his province after using a YouTube video to lay off half of his 340 provincial officials.

30 January 2014 15:49