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World's oldest person turns 116 in Japan The world's oldest person turned 116 on Friday as local health chiefs in Japan launch a study to find out why he and many of those around him have lived so long.

19 April 2013 11:26

Taiwan shows force in biggest live-fire drill since 2008 Taiwan staged its biggest live-fire drill since 2008 Wednesday, in an operation involving more than 7000 troops that simulated a Chinese attack as its leader warned of Beijing's arms build-up.

17 April 2013 18:27

100-ha botanic garden to appear in Astana One more tourist attraction will be constructed as part of preparations for the EXPO-2017 that Kazakhstan will host.

17 April 2013 15:45

Sharks dive by the moon: study The moon and water temperature affect the diving behaviour of sharks, researchers reported Tuesday, in a discovery that could help prevent fishermen from catching the marine predators inadvertently.

17 April 2013 13:12

Strong quake hits Iran, felt across Gulf and South Asia A powerful earthquake rattled southeastern Iran and was felt across the Gulf and South Asia.

16 April 2013 18:52

Tokyo Disneyland celebrates 30th anniversary Thousands of fans packed Tokyo Disneyland on Monday to celebrate its 30 years in business.

15 April 2013 14:40

Renamed Chinese Hollywood cinema goes IMAX Hollywood's historic Chinese theater will be transformed into an IMAX big-screen cinema under a deal signed by its owners, after they renamed the Tinseltown landmark.

14 April 2013 12:04

Croatia's flagging support to join EU to be tested by vote Not so long ago, Croatia was ebullient at the prospect of becoming the EU's newest member in July this year.

11 April 2013 18:12

Inventions, practical and oddball, showcased at Geneva fair The impeccably-dressed South Korean flipped a tyre sideways, and with a deft sweep snapped a curious, pastel-shaded device onto the hub.

11 April 2013 10:50

N. Korea border crossing shut to tourists: China official The biggest border crossing between North Korea and China has been closed to tourist groups, a Chinese official said Wednesday as nuclear tensions mounted.

10 April 2013 17:08

Beyonce, Jay-Z's Cuba trip was legal: US Treasury Pop diva Beyonce and hip-hop star Jay-Z's controversial trip to Cuba was part of a cultural exchange and did not violate the economic embargo imposed on the island by the US.

10 April 2013 13:36

N. Korea urges South evacuation, warns of nuclear war North Korea on Tuesday urged foreigners living in South Korea to consider evacuating, saying there was a risk of "thermo-nuclear war" breaking out on the Korean peninsula.

09 April 2013 12:55

Kazahkstan to declare 2017 a year of Chinese tourism Kazakhstan has obtained support from China in holding the exhibition: Nursultan Nazarbayev.

08 April 2013 16:56

Kazakhstan’s President completes his visit to China On the sidelines of the of the Boao Economic Forum he met International Monetary Fund IMF chief Christine Lagarde and UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Vuk Jeremić.

08 April 2013 12:47

Ancient mysteries revealed in Turkmen desert sands Over four millennia ago, the fortress town of Gonur-Tepe might have been a rare advanced civilisation before it was buried for centuries under the dust of the Kara Kum desert in remote western Turkmenistan.

06 April 2013 18:01

Chinese travellers are top spenders: UN tourism body Chinese travellers are the world's biggest tourism spenders, splashing out a record $102 billion (78 billion euros) on trips abroad in 2012.

05 April 2013 18:08

Denis Kuzin awarded with 2-bedroom apartment An unknown sponsor gave a 2-bedroom apartment to speedskater Denis Kuzin who won gold at the Speedskating World Cup.

03 April 2013 18:34

Singapore gardens aim for UNESCO heritage status Singapore, one of the world's most densely populated countries, is campaigning to get its 154-year-old Botanic Gardens declared a UNESCO world heritage site.

03 April 2013 12:38

UAE most popular winter destination for Kazakhstan tourists The United Arab Emirates are the most popular destination for Kazakhstan tourists in the fall-winter period of 2012-2013.

02 April 2013 16:14

Women tourists desert India after sex attacks: survey The number of foreign women tourists visiting India has dropped by 35 percent in the past three months following a spate of sex attacks that have made global headlines.

02 April 2013 10:01