Pavlodar resident arrested for giving middle finger to Kazakhstan senator
Pavlodar citizen will spend 5 days in jail for the obscene gesture to the escort of Kazakhstan Senate chairman.
Obama team launches inaugural mobile app
Organizers unveiled the first-ever smartphone app for a US presidential inauguration on Monday, allowing users to track Barack Obama's swearing in, sign up for events and check maps for the closest toilets.
In Mexico, hundreds strip for 'No Pants Subway Ride'
Hundreds of people in Mexico City shed their pants and skirts to take part in the "No Pants Subway Ride" prank observed Sunday, just for laughs, around the world.
Kazakhstan eagle that escaped from its British owner feels good in the wild
Kazakhstan golden eagle named Stan has flown away from its British owner and feels good in the wild.
US Congress less popular than cockroaches: poll
The little loved US Congress, fresh off its fiscal cliff budget crisis, is now less popular than cockroaches and lice, a survey released Tuesday found.
Thousands of Mexicans devour enormous king cake
Tens of thousands of Mexicans wolfed down a 1.9-kilometer (1.2-mile) long king cake on Thursday, polishing it off in less than half-an-hour during the traditional feast in downtown Mexico City.
Hot chocolate tastes better in an orange cup
European scientists say they have found further evidence that how you serve food and drink matters hugely in the perception of taste.
Singer Rain faces military discipline over love life
South Korean pop icon Rain will appear before a disciplinary committee after it emerged he may have flouted military service rules while dating a top actress.
'Irresistible' Iowa woman fired for being too sexy
An "irresistible" Iowa dental assistant fired for threatening her boss's marriage -- even though she turned away his advances -- has lost her discrimination lawsuit.