World's oldest woman turns 116 in Japan
The world's oldest woman was celebrating her 116th birthday on Wednesday in a Japanese nursing home with a cake and candles.
Asia rings in Year of the Horse with fireworks, festivities
Fireworks illuminated the skies across Asia and millions of families gathered together to usher in the Year of the Horse.
Sparkling Sydney to kick off glitzy global 2014 party
Sydney promised an unprecedented fireworks spectacular to kick off global new year celebrations Tuesday, the first in a wave of pyrotechnics to usher in 2014 from Hong Kong to world record-chasing Dubai.
Indonesia sharia stronghold bans New Year's festivities
Islamic police in Indonesia's sharia stronghold seized thousands of firecrackers and cardboard trumpets after the city administration banned New Year's Eve celebrations for the first time, an official said Tuesday.
John Ordway wishes happy Independence Day in Kazakh
US Charge d'Affaires in Kazakhstan John Ordway has congratulated Kazakhstan on the 22nd Independence Day in the Kazakh language.
Kenya celebrates 50 years of freedom with challenges ahead
Kenyans mark half a century of independence from Britain on Thursday, celebrating progress of the regional economic powerhouse but also struggling to shake off a legacy of corruption, inequality and ethnic violence.
Three Norman Rockwell works sell for almost $60 mn
Three oil paintings by Norman Rockwell, the celebrated 20th century master illustrator of everyday life in America, sold Wednesday for almost $60 million, setting a new record for the artist.
Zombies and vampires celebrate Halloween with cycling race in Almaty
Pumpkin Race - a costume cycling competition - in Almaty saw a lot of zombies and vampires attend to celebrate Halloween.
Millions honour the dead on All Saints' Day in Philippines
Millions across the Catholic Philippines trooped to cemeteries to honour their dead in typically festive fashion on All Saints' Day Friday, ignoring appeals from the Church to keep the day solemn.
Libya finds little to celebrate two years after 'liberation'
Libya marked the second anniversary Wednesday of its "liberation" from loyalists of veteran dictator Moamer Kadhafi with no official celebrations as it struggles to heal the wounds of the conflict.
Kazakhstan gets three days off for Kurban-ait
Kazakhstan residents will have three days off on Kurban-ait holiday on October 13, 14 and 15.
China official sacked for extravagant wedding: media
A low-ranking official in Beijing was sacked for hosting a lavish wedding banquet, Chinese state media said, becoming the latest target of a high-profile official crackdown on corruption and waste.
Almaty celebrates with 3D show and fireworks
A grandiose fireworks, multimedia light and sound show -- Almaty Skylight -- took place at the Astana Square of Almaty late on Septembre 14 to celebrate the Almaty City Day.
Circus artists from 7 countries to perform for Almaty City Day
The 2nd International Circus Festival will be held in Almaty within the frame of City's Day celebration.
Kazakhstan to observe Family Day first time on September 8
On September 8 Kazakhstan will observe the Family Day for the first time.
260,000 children go to school first time this year
260 thousand first graders had their first day at school on the Day of Knowledge -- September 1 -- and started their studies today in Kazakhstan.
Nonexistent rain prevents Beatles Songs Fest from happening in Almaty
The festival of famous Beatles songs in Almaty was been postponed allegedly due to weather conditions.
Almaty to hold Beatles Songs Fest on Constitution Day
The festive program dedicated to the Constitution Day is prepared for Almaty residents and guests.
Children play Angry Birds and Pacman in real life in Almaty
Children and teenagers of Almaty city had a chance to play Angry Birds and Pacman at the celebration of the Teenager’s Day.
Costume bike parade held on Sports Day in Almaty
Almaty citizens cycled the city's streets in Kazakh, Roman and Byzantine costumes to celebrate the Sports Day.