US, S.Korea vow no concessions to North
The leaders of the United States and South Korea on Tuesday vowed no concessions to North Korea after months of high tension, saying the burden was on the communist state to end the crisis.
Kiribati fishermen survive a month adrift in Pacific: report
Two fishermen from Kiribati were rescued after surviving almost four weeks adrift in the Pacific, surviving on raw fish and rain water.
Dotcom's lawyers say prosecution threatens Internet freedom
Lawyers for Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom accused the US government Wednesday of launching a flawed prosecution against their client with "frightening" implications for all Internet users.
Bangladesh building death toll crosses 750: army
The death toll from the collapse of a garment factory complex in Bangladesh passed 750 on Wednesday after a dozen more bodies were found in the rubble overnight, a fortnight after the disaster.
Wrestling: Three Kazakhstan fighters become best world wrestlers
Kazakhstan's Nurmakhan Tynaliyev (+120kg) is ranked 3rd, Yerulan Iskakov (96kg) is ranked 8th and Yerbol Konyratov is 10th in the ranking.
Branson open to total sale of Virgin Australia
Virgin Group chief Richard Branson has aired the possibility of selling his entire stake in budget carrier Virgin Australia, saying the airline's branding is more important to him than ownership.
Australia cuts interest rate to record low 2.75 pct
Australia's central bank cut interest rates to a record low of 2.75 percent Tuesday, citing weak domestic inflation coupled with a persistently high dollar as investment in the key mining sector hits its peak.
China reports four more deaths, 129 bird flu cases
The death toll from the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China has risen to 31.
Japan, China, S. Korea to cooperate on air pollution
Japan, China and South Korea agreed Monday to continue cooperating in the fight against cross-border air pollution, despite strained relations between the neighbours because of territorial disputes.
28 dead as Bangladesh Islamists demand blasphemy law
At least 28 people have died in street battles between Bangladeshi police and tens of thousands of Islamists.
Kazakhstan's Harmony Lessons get special Jury Award for Best Debut at American Festival
It was the first time the festival led by Robert de Niro awarded a Kazakhstan filmmaker with the prize.
Bangladesh building collapse death toll passes 650: army
The death toll from Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster surpassed 650 Monday after dozens of bodies were pulled from the wreckage of a nine-storey building housing garment factories.
Malaysian coalition retains power, opposition alleges fraud
Malaysia's ruling coalition retained its 56-year grip on power in hard-fought elections and called for "reconciliation" Monday, as the opposition alleged widespread fraud and refused to concede defeat.
Rising sea levels threaten migratory birds - study
Millions of birds that stop at coastal wetlands during annual migrations could die as rising sea levels and land reclamation wipe out their feeding grounds.
S. Korea rejects 'incomprehensible' North demands
South Korea on Monday dismissed an "incomprehensible" list of North Korean demands for reviving suspended operations at a jointly-run industrial park.
India, China begin withdrawing troops from border
India and China have starting withdrawing troops from a disputed area in the Himalayas to resolve a row that has strained ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Anwar says only fraud can stop Malaysia opposition
Anwar Ibrahim said only fraud can stop his Malaysian opposition from scoring a historic election win as the rival sides launched a last-ditch campaign blitz Saturday on the eve of a tense vote.
Australia halts cattle exports to Egypt
Australian cattle exporters said they had suspended live shipments to Egypt Saturday after abattoir footage shot by animal rights activists showed "horrific" mistreatment of cows.
Kazakhstan Kun-Do actors to perform stunts in Indian movie
A team of professional stunt actors of Kazakhstan’s Kun-Do stunt fighting school has been invited to cooperate with a Bollywood filmmaker.
Indonesia recruits civil servants to plug pilot shortage
Indonesia has started to train civil servants to become flight instructors to meet demand for pilots in its fast-growing aviation industry.