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Michelle Obama gets more personal
Stung by criticism over what she said during her husband's first run for the presidency, Michelle Obama was measured in sharing her views when she entered the White House in 2009.
15 June 2015
Lions, tigers on the loose in deadly Tbilisi floods
Lions, tigers and even a hippopotamus escaped from a zoo in the Georgian capital Tbilisi, adding to chaos caused by severe flooding that killed at least 12 people.
15 June 2015
Burundi opposition denounces election commission
Burundi's opposition late Friday slammed the election commission for steering the country towards a controversial presidential vote next month.
13 June 2015
Van Morrison, Eddie Redmayne honoured by Queen Elizabeth II
Singer-songwriter Van Morrison was given a knighthood and Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne was made an OBE in Queen Elizabeth II's birthday honours announced.
13 June 2015
S.Korea MERS virus outbreak "large and complex": WHO
South Korea's outbreak of the deadly MERS virus is "large and complex" and more cases should be expected, a team of World Health Organization (WHO) experts said.
13 June 2015
Russia says 'very worrying' slowdown in Iran nuclear talks
Russia's negotiator has described a "very worrying" slowdown in progress in nuclear talks between Iran and six major powers ahead of a June 30 deadline to finalise a historic accord.
13 June 2015
Clinton to launch formal campaign with New York rally
Hillary Clinton formally launches her bid to become America's first woman president, holding in New York her first big campaign rallyю
13 June 2015
Pussy Riot member arrested at Moscow women's rights demo
A member of punk protest group Pussy Riot and a fellow activist were arrested at a demonstration in Moscow demanding better conditions for women held in Russian prisons.
13 June 2015
Russian fighter flies dangerously close to US plane: Pentagon
A Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to an American reconnaissance aircraft during an “unprofessional” intercept in international airspace over the Black Sea.
13 June 2015
UN chief calls on Uzbekistan to end forced labour
UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon called on ex-Soviet Uzbekistan to end the practice of forced labour in its strategic cotton sector.
13 June 2015
Men's fashion week opens in London with eye on China
Sharp suits vied with streetwear and top brands at men's fashion week in London, which opened with an eye on boosting ties with the lucrative luxury Chinese market.
13 June 2015
US Ambassador speaks about cooperation between US and Kazakhstan
Ambassador of the US in Kazakhstan speaks about the importance of relations with Kazakhstan.
12 June 2015
Mister Kazakhstan selected in Almaty
The most beautiful young man of Kazakhstan has been selected in Almaty on June 3.
12 June 2015
Astana Mayor appointed Chairman of EXPO-2017 National Company instead of Talgat Yermegiayev
Talgat Yermegiayev has been relieved of his position as Chairman of the Board of Astana EXPO-2017 National Company in Kazakhstan.
12 June 2015
Astana resident films capital from bird's-eye
Astana resident films Kazakhstan's capital from bird's-view using his quadrocopter.
12 June 2015
Kazakhstan completes WTO accession negotiations
Kazakhstan has finally agreed upon terms of accession to the World Trade Organization.
12 June 2015
Nazarbayev meets King of Jordan Abdullah II in Astana
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with the King of Jordan Abdullah II bin al-Hussein in Astana.
12 June 2015
Mysteries of Mountain Shoriya meets Kazakh electro at The Spirit of Tengri 2015
Throat singing from Mountain Shoriya has met Kazakhstani electro at The Spirit of Tengri 2015.
12 June 2015
Surge of paedophilia in Kazakhstan: Prosecutor General raises alarm
Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan speaks about the surge of sexual violence in Kazakhstan, particularly against children.
12 June 2015
Olympics: Stadium row dwarfs Tokyo 2020 sports bids
Twenty-six sports, from sumo to surfing, have applied for inclusion in the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo organisers said amid a flaming row over who will pay for the main stadium.
12 June 2015