McCartney, Versace bank on 'fast fashion' in Brazil
Fashion stars Stella McCartney and Donatella Versace this week will launch collections with two department stores in Brazil.
Domestic designers open Sao Paulo fashion week
Sao Paulo's fashion week opened Monday with three dozen domestic designers parading exotic tunics and a generous hint of silk.
Bill Gates to give $500 million for malaria, other diseases
US philanthropist Bill Gates announced he will donate over $500 million to fight malaria and other infectious diseases in the developing world.
'Call of Duty' soldiers battle villain Kevin Spacey
The newest instalment to blockbuster video game "Call of Duty" hits the streets, pitting soldiers of the future against a Machiavellian villain played by actor Kevin Spacey.
Sabina Altynbekova represents Kazakhstan at cultural exchange event in Vietnam
Kazakhstan’s volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova has taken part in a cultural exchange event in Vietnam.
Hello Kitty celebrates 40th birthday
Hello Kitty, Japan's global icon of cute, marked her 40th anniversary with a human-size version of the feline character regaling fans.
Miss Kazakhstan-2013 to represent Kazakhstan at Miss Universe-2014
Miss Kazakhstan-2013 Aidai Isayeva will represent Kazakhstan at one of the most prestigious beauty pageants Muss Universe-2014.
At Halloween, pumpkin spice is everything nice
While youngsters dress up as ghosts and goblins and go door to door for Halloween, grown-ups across the United States are indulging in all things pumpkin spice.
Apple chief Tim Cook puts focus on gay rights
Apple's Tim Cook became the most prominent chief executive to acknowledge his homosexuality, putting fresh focus on gay representation in the boardroom.
Thousands mourn victims of Stalin-era purges in Moscow
Thousands of Russians gathered outside the former KGB headquarters in Moscow for an annual ritual commemorating the tens of thousands killed in Stalin-era repressions.
Hugh Jackman treated for skin cancer, again
Oscar-nominated Australian actor Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer for a third time in a year.
FIFA fully supports 2018 World Cup in Russia: Blatter
World football boss Sepp Blatter said that FIFA categorically backs Russia's staging of the 2018 World Cup and praised its preparations.
New York's hottest new trend: clubbing for kids
Welcome to one of New York's hottest nightclubs and a new generation of clubbers: six-year-olds.
New museum brings Poland's Jewish past back to life
A millennium of Jewish history in Poland was obliterated by Nazi Germany in the Holocaust. Now, a new Warsaw museum is celebrating a lost Jewish community that was the world's largest and most vibrant.
Kerry marks Hindu festival of lights at State Department
Secretary of State John Kerry marked the first ever celebration of the Hindu festival of Diwali at the State Department.
25-y.o. Astana beauty in Top 5 of Photomodel of the Universe-2014
25-year-old Astana beauty Anna Levitskaya has entered the Top 5 of the Photomodel of the Universe-2014 beauty pageant held in Bodrum, Turkey.
17-y.o. Kazakh model in Top 7 of Miss Princess of the World-2014
17-year-old model from Kazakhstan's Kokshetau Alina Anisimova has entered the Top-7 of the 2014 Miss Princess of the World in Ostrava, the Czech Repiblic.
Kazakhstani model on Tokyo Fashio Week catwalk
Kazakhstani model Bibisara Sharipova aslo known as Bibi has taken part in the Tokyo Fashion Week.
Iconic 'Easy Rider' chopper sells for $1.35 million
The iconic Harley-Davidson chopper-style motorbike ridden by Peter Fonda in the 1969 classic "Easy Rider" film sold for $1.35 million at auction.
Future of food served up in Paris
Countries are vying to conquer global plates, and palates, with their homegrown specialities at the International Food Fair.