Names of 22,000 IS members leaked to news channel
Tens of thousands of documents containing the names, addresses, phone numbers and family contacts of jihadis who joined the Islamic State group have been given to the UK's Sky News.
'Hobbit' filmmaker changes name of trilogy finale
The final installment of the blockbuster "Hobbit" film trilogy has been given a new name, AFP reports citing director Peter Jackson.
Decision to name EXPO sphere after Nazarbayev not taken yet
The large spherical facility that is the main venue of the EXPO-2017 complex in Astana has still not been named.
When diseases have a bad name, change is hard
Some diseases just have a bad name. But even when their commonly known labels glorify Nazi doctors or slander certain ethnic groups, old habits are hard to change.
EADS to decide on Airbus name change in restructuring drive
European aerospace giant EADS is set to decide Tuesday whether to change its name to Airbus, its better-known plane unit, as part of an overhaul that will also merge its defence and space units.
British press hails George's 'kingly authority'
Britain's press on Thursday gave their seal of approval to Prince William and his wife Kate's decision to name their newborn baby boy George Alexander Louis, saying it had "kingly authority".
What's in a name? More than you think, experts say
A name can influence everything from your school grades and career choice to who you marry and where you live.
World bets on British royal baby name, sex and everything else
Will it be a girl called Alexandra, or a boy called Wayne? No one outside Buckingham Palace knows but it has not stopped punters from around the world betting on Britain's royal baby.
Kim, Kanye named newborn North West
Rap star Kanye West and reality TV star Kim Kardashian have named their newborn North West, prompting an outbreak of wisecracking Friday on Twitter.
Classic Philly cheesesteak joint drops 'Chink' name
A classic Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant is changing its name after almost seven decades from "Chink's" because of fear of causing racial offense.
McDonald's to become 'Macca's' in Australia
Global fast food chain McDonald's is embracing its Australian nickname Down Under, with selected stores around the country changing their signage on Tuesday to "Macca's".
Change Mexico's name to Mexico, president says
President Felipe Calderon Thursday proposed changing Mexico's official name from the United Mexican States to just Mexico.
Street in Astana will be named after King of Jordan
One of Astana's streets will be named after Hussein bin Talal, farther of the current King of Jordan.