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Kazakhstan's mysterious and exciting singer Galymzhan Moldanazar works with American Break of Reality
A couple years ago, a tall humble fellow with a gentle voice and contemporary take on lyricism stormed into the Kazakhstani music scene.
11 July 2015
'Hunger Games' trailer unveiled at Comic-Con
"Hunger Games" stars Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth unveiled a new trailer and poster for the dystopian franchise's finale, due out in November.
10 July 2015
Sistine Chapel recreated in Montreal -- in photos
A full-size recreation of the glorious Michelangelo frescoes that adorn the ceiling of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel -- entirely in photographs -- will be on display in Montreal.
10 July 2015
Russia poses 'greatest threat' to US national security: Dunford
Russia now poses the greatest threat to US national security and its behavior is "nothing short of alarming," Marine General Joseph Dunford said.
10 July 2015
Kerry says prepared to 'call end' to Iran talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he was prepared to "call an end" to nuclear talks with Iran if "tough decisions" are not made.
10 July 2015
Pope takes message of inclusion to Bolivia
Pope Francis greeted Bolivians with a message of inclusio, a central theme of his three-nation tour to his home continent.
09 July 2015
Ariana Grande 'loves America' after obesity jibe
US pop star Ariana Grande insisted Wednesday that she "loves" her country after a furor over a jibe she said was over obesity.
09 July 2015
Microsoft cuts 7,800 jobs, reorganizes phone unit
Microsoft announced plans to cut 7,800 jobs and write down the value of its struggling mobile phone division acquired last year from Nokia by some $7.6 billion.
09 July 2015
No 'easy' way back for humiliated Brazil: Dunga
Exactly a year after their 7-1 World Cup humiliation by Germany, Brazil's once all-conquering football team appears as lost as ever and with no quick way back.
08 July 2015
Netflix announces film release dates in star-studded rollout
Netflix revealed its latest rollout of star-studded new films, with movies featuring Idris Elba, Adam Sandler and Michelle Yeoh topping its list of releases in the coming months.
08 July 2015
Clinton blames Republican 'attacks' for image slump
Hillary Clinton accused Republicans of waging a "constant barrage of attacks" on her and blamed them for whipping up doubts about her trustworthiness over an email scandal.
08 July 2015
Obama, Vietnam party boss hold landmark Oval Office talks
US President Barack Obama welcomed the leader of Vietnam's Communist Party to the White House for historic but "candid" talks marking two decades of rapprochement between the former enemies.
08 July 2015
Microsoft tweaks streaming music plan for Windows 10
Microsoft has rebranded its subscription-based music services as part of a ramped-up effort to compete with the likes of Apple, Google Spotify and others.
08 July 2015
Cosby admits drugging woman for sex
Embattled US comedian Bill Cosby admitted having drugged at least one woman with Quaaludes to have sex with her.
07 July 2015
Pope Francis celebrates Ecuador mass with huge crowd
Pope Francis celebrated an open-air mass with hundreds of thousands of faithful under scorching heat in Ecuador, highlighting the importance of family on his return to his home region.
07 July 2015
Kerry says 'now the time' to finish Iran nuclear deal
US Secretary of State John Kerry said that "it is now time" to finalise a historic nuclear deal with Iran, on a ninth day of talks in Vienna between Tehran and major powers.
06 July 2015
Married Sunday, fired Monday: next US gay rights fight
Gay marriage may now be legal across the United States, but that doesn't mean people won't get fired if their boss sees the wedding photos.
04 July 2015
Facegloria: Facebook for Brazil's Evangelicals
Fluffy clouds waft across a blue sky as you log in and while you chat with friends, Gospel music rings out: welcome to Facegloria, the social network for Brazilian Evangelicals.
04 July 2015
Pope Francis takes message to forgotten corners of home continent
Pope Francis embarks on an eight-day visit to Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay, three of South America's 'peripheral' countries which share common challenges in addressing poverty.
03 July 2015
Obama mocks Republicans about 2016 'Hunger Games'
US President Barack Obama has one wish for the Republicans trying to succeed him: that the odds are ever in their favor.
03 July 2015