Western Europe - Western China road gets 600 points of criticism
The Western Europe – Western China road has received more than 600 points of criticism from the experts who checked it.
Figure skating: Young figure skater from Kazakhstan wins tournament in Slovakia
13-y.o. Elizabet Tursynbayeva from Kazakhstan has won the New Year's Cup 2014 international figure skating tournament in Slovakia.
Ukrainian novelist Kurkov backs 'school for revolution' protests
The long-running opposition protests on Kiev's central Independence Square are becoming a "school for revolution" as the country's leaders lose touch with society, top Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov told AFP.
Almaty beats all Asia in Top 10 cities to visit in 2014
Almaty is the most 'alluring city' in Kazakhstan and number 7 of the Top 10 cities to visit in 2014 according to The Rough Guide.
'Downton Abbey' producer sees drama thriving on TV
The global success of "Downton Abbey" is vivid proof that romance and drama are alive and well and thriving on the small screen, its executive producer said Tuesday.
Sarajevo's legendary shoe-shiner dies
Sarajevans paid tribute Tuesday to a legendary shoe-cleaner known as "uncle" Miso, who died at the age of 83 after more than 60 years working on the streets, even during the 1992-1995 war.
Magma clue to Earth's super-volcanoes
Geologists on Sunday reported insights into super-volcanoes, the brooding, enigmatic giants of Earth's crust whose eruptions are as catastrophic as they are rare.
Skiing: Kazakhstan's Alexey Poltoranin wins 15-kilometers mass start of Tour de Ski in Switzerland
Kazakhstan skier Alexey Poltoranin has won the classic 15-kilometer mass start at the fourth stage of Tour de Ski in Switzerland.
2014 year of 'hard truths' for British economy: Osborne
British finance minister George Osborne will warn that 2014 is to be the year of "hard truths" and public spending cuts when he sets out his plans for the year ahead.
Nazi hunters call for protests against French comic
A Nazi-hunting family has called for protests against controversial French comedian Dieudonne over his vitriolic brand of humour targeting Jews, as a government minister said he must pay fines accrued for racist abuse.
Scientists discover hormone that blocks marijuana buzz
A naturally occurring hormone acts as spontaneous defense in the brain against the high caused by marijuana and could be useful in preventing addiction, researchers said Thursday.
Fiat shares surge on Chrysler merger
Shares in Fiat soared on Thursday after it announced it would take full control of Chrysler, with optimism for the historic deal's potential outweighing concerns over its cost.
One dead as cyclone skims France's Reunion island
One person died and 15 were injured after a cyclone packing winds of 150 kilometres (95 miles) an hour brushed by the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, officials said Friday.
Panama president warns Spain and Italy over canal row
Panama's president warned Thursday he would visit Europe to force a consortium to drop a threat to suspend expansion work on the Panama Canal, as a row over a $1.6 billion cost overrun escalated.
Thatcher's hairdo was high-maintenance
Margaret Thatcher's immaculate hairdo took intensive efforts to perfect, with the late British prime minister having her bouffant reworked every three days on average, records showed Friday.
Dollar gains on euro as new year opens
The dollar rose against the euro Thursday as investors pushed back into the greenback and sent US bond yields lower.
Prince William goes back to college
Britain's Prince William is to become a full-time student of agricultural management for 10 weeks as he forges a life after the military, the royal family announced on Monday.
Children beheaded in C.Africa fighting: UNICEF
At least two children have been beheaded in the fighting which has gripped the Central African Republic, the UN agency for children said Monday, adding "unprecedented" levels of violence were being committed against youngsters.
Russia buries dead as bombings toll hits 33
Russia beefed up security and mourned its dead on Tuesday as the toll from jarring successive-day suicide strikes in the run-up to the Sochi Winter Olympic Games rose to 33.
Royal baby birth doctor knighted, Beckham snubbed
The gynaecologist who helped deliver the first child of Prince William and his wife Kate was given a knighthood and veteran actress Angela Lansbury was made a dame in Britain's New Year Honours List released Tuesday.