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Two members of the environmentalist organisation "Greenpeace" stand next to skeletons as they, along with about 30 other environmentalists, protest against pollution. ©Reuters/STR New 200 million people at risk from toxic pollution: environmentalists
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide risk exposure to toxic pollution, environmental groups warned Monday, publishing a list of the world's worst areas, including an African processing site for European electronics.
05 November 2013 16:18
©Reuters/Ina Fassbender Toyota to unveil concept fuel-cell car at Tokyo Motor Show
Toyota said Tuesday it plans to unveil its latest fuel-cell concept car at the Tokyo Motor show, with an expected commercial rollout two years away.
05 November 2013 15:46
Terror suspect evades British police by donning burqa
The British government defended its terror prevention measures on Monday after a Somali-born suspect escaped surveillance by putting on a burqa during a visit to a mosque.
05 November 2013 15:14
Syrian regime says not going to Geneva talks to hand over power
The Syrian regime will not attend a proposed Geneva peace conference if the aim is for President Bashar al-Assad to hand over power, the country's information minister said Monday.
05 November 2013 14:30
Empty chair to represent China's Ai Weiwei at Sweden film fest
When the Stockholm Film Festival opens Wednesday, the jury will include world-famous Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei -- in spirit only, represented by an empty chair he designed himself.
05 November 2013 13:14
Asset Issekeshev. ©Marat Abilov Kazakhstan poised to join Islamic Financial Services Board
Kazakhstan intends to join the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).
04 November 2013 20:18
Demonstrators hold signs supporting fugitive former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. ©Reuters/Jonathan Ernst No clemency for Snowden says Obama aide, US lawmakers
A senior White House aide and top US lawmakers on Sunday rejected intelligence leaker Edward Snowden's request for clemency following his disclosures of widespread government surveillance.
04 November 2013 13:33
From North Pole to the stars: Russia's thrill-seeking tycoon
Other tycoons may plough their millions into yachts or private jets, but Vasily Klyukin prefers a good "adventure". On his diary for next year? A space trip with Leonardo DiCaprio.
04 November 2013 13:00
Play it again: Vinyl enjoys renaissance in Britain
Vinyl records are back in fashion in Britain where they have recorded their best sales for a decade as devotees and new fans relish what they say is a livelier sound than digital formats.
04 November 2013 11:47
©Marat Abilov Air Astana launches direct flight from Astana to London
Kazakhstan's blue-chip airlines Air Astana has launched direct flights from Astana to London.
02 November 2013 15:06
Snowden wants to help German probe, testify in US
Intelligence leaker Edward Snowden is ready to assist a German probe into US spying on Chancellor Angela Merkel but also wants to talk directly to the US Congress, a German lawmaker who met the fugitive said Friday.
02 November 2013 14:55
Photo courtesy of bbc.co.uk Germany offers third gender option, but advocates say not enough
Germany on Friday became the first European country to allow babies born with characteristics of both sexes to be registered as neither male nor female, but advocates urged further reforms.
02 November 2013 12:52
23-y.o. Kazakhsnati ordered to leave his job in British FC
The Ministry of Interior of Great Britain has ordered Alisher Apsalyamov, 23, from Kazakhstan to leave the position of Chief Scout in Wales football club Cardiff City.
02 November 2013 00:25
Photo courtesy of wordpress.com 'Zonkey' baby Ippo draws crowds in Florence
An act of love between Martin the zebra and Giada the donkey in the romantic Italian city of Florence has produced a rare "zonkey" baby that is drawing crowds to an unusual exotic animal shelter.
01 November 2013 12:20
St Jude hurricane to reach Kazakhstan
St Jude hurricane that fiercely stormed Europe is expected to reach the northern regions of Kazakhstan tomorrow.
31 October 2013 20:21
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and actress Angelina Jolie. ©Reuters/Issei Kato Cask of Pitt-Jolie wine auctioned for 10,100 euros
A single cask of organic white wine from the French vineyard owned by Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie fetched more than 10,000 euros ($18,000) at auction.
31 October 2013 17:17
In Spain, even toddlers learn Chinese for job hopes
"Xiang jiao! Banana!" says Fu Huijuan, beaming as she waves the fruit in front of her three-year-old pupil, Leon, at a Madrid nursery school.
31 October 2013 13:27
British newspapers in bid to block tough new press watchdog
British newspaper and magazine publishers sought a last-minute court injunction on Wednesday to stop a mechanism backed by politicians to regulate the press from being approved later in the day.
31 October 2013 10:01
Photo courtesy of vu.it Germany to allow third gender option at birth
Germany on Friday will become the first European country to allow babies born with characteristics of both sexes to be registered as neither male nor female.
30 October 2013 16:07
US spy chiefs hit back in Europe row
US espionage chiefs turned the tables on European allies in the transatlantic spat over intercepted phone records, saying in many cases it was European agencies -- not the NSA -- that gathered and shared them with America.
30 October 2013 13:30

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