Officials in Beijing suburb build Kremlin copy
Local officials in a Beijing suburb have built themselves a white-walled, gold-domed office complex resembling Moscow's Kremlin, state media reported, prompting anger among Chinese who condemned the lavish buildings.
Santa cleared for entry to US: official
Santa Claus was officially cleared for entry into the United States on Monday as federal agriculture officials waived stringent livestock checks on his nine reindeer.
Motorbike makers turn to 1960s in 'cafe racer' revival
Motorbike manufacturers are riding a wave of swinging 60s nostalgia with new models seeking to capture revived interest in the classic looks of the period -- with demand helped by fashionista-in-chief David Beckham.
Kazakhstan native becomes Miss Congeniality at Miss Intercontinental 2013
Kazakhstan-born Yelena Schmidt, 25, has won the Miss Congeniality title at the prestigious beauty pageants Miss Intercontinental 2013.
Filipina crowned Miss International in Japan
A Philippine beauty queen has been crowned Miss International in a pageant marred by allegations of intimidation that kept her predecessor away -- pledging to use her title to help victims of the country's devastating typhoon.
Contestants of Miss USSR UK 2014 from Kazakhstan unveiled
A number of participant representing Kazakhstan at the Miss USSR UK 2014 have been unveiled.
Legendary Teatro alla Scala to tour Astana Opera in 2014
Famous Italian Teatro alla Scala will arrive in Kazakhstan for the first time and perform at Astana Opera in 2014.
Astana model to represent Kazakhstan at Miss Tourism International 2013
Anastasia Aimurazayeva from Astana will represent Kazakhstan at the Miss Tourism International 2013 to be held on December 31 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Brazil's TV dream machine fueled by 7,000 people
In a Rio suburb, wealthy and beautiful heiresses, orphans and assassins lunch together in a mini-city where Globo television creates the soap operas that captivate more than 50 million Brazilians.