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German thalidomide firm 'very sorry', 50 years on The German firm that made thalidomide has issued its first apology in 50 years to the thousands born disabled as a result of the drug's use, drawing stinging criticism from advocates for some survivors.

01 September 2012

Death toll from S. Korea typhoon climbs to 15 South Korean rescuers Wednesday resumed a search for 10 missing crewmen from two Chinese fishing boats as the confirmed death toll from a strong typhoon rose to 15.

29 August 2012

Shaking 'swarm' fuels California's quake jitters A "quake swarm" that has shaken southern California with hundreds of moderate temblors in quick succession is fueling jitters in the Golden State, long braced for the Big One.

28 August 2012

Philippine flood deaths climb to 60 Weary farmers in the Philippines' farming heartland struggled amid their worst floods in decades on Friday, as the death toll from torrential rains that also pounded the capital rose to 60.

11 August 2012

Beijing floods caused 'significant losses': official Weekend floods in Beijing caused "significant losses" and casualty numbers are still being tallied, the head of the worst-hit district has said, as residents of China's capital question the official toll.

25 July 2012

Multi-story building for state workers falling apart in Almaty Residents of the multi-story building are afraid to live in their apartments. The building was constructed under the state program for state employees.

02 July 2012

VIDEO: Three new buildings cracked in Atyrau oblast The hospital of Makat village of Atyrau oblast built in 2011 looks like it has been bombarded.

18 May 2012

BTA Bank estimates its damage from Zhanaozen clashes at 56 million tenge BTA Bank has calculated its losses from December clashes in Zhanaozen.

30 March 2012

Elite buildings and Independence Palace in Astana left without water Elite residential buildings and palaces of Astana were left without water because of a pipeline damage.

05 January 2012