Parents of child killed in Boston bombings ask to drop death sentence
The parents of a boy killed in the Boston Marathon attacks have asked prosecutors to take the death penalty off the table for convicted bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Obama, Greek finance chief share 'brief interaction' in Washington
US President Barack Obama and Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis had a "brief interaction," after the finance chief caused a stir by saying he would meet with the US leader.
Apple Watch to boost 'glance journalism'
With the Apple Watch expected to sell in the millions, news organizations are refocusing their efforts to become part of that tiny screen.
Sweden raises defence budget amid Russia concerns
Sweden will raise defence spending by 10.2 billion kronor for the period 2016 to 2020, the government said amid concerns over Russia's military resurgence.
1,400 mourners join memorial for Germanwings crash victims
Grieving relatives joined political and religious leaders at a sombre German memorial service for the victims of last month's Germanwings crash in the French Alps.
Bigger risk of Finnish job cuts in Nokia-Alcatel deal: minister
Finnish Finance Minister said that Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia's takeover of rival Alcatel-Lucent will put more jobs at risk in Finland than in France.
11,000 migrants land in Italy in six days
More than 11,000 migrants have been rescued from the Mediterranean and taken to Italy in the past six days with hundreds more expected Friday.
Nazarbayev comments on upcoming elections
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has commented on his participation in the upcoming presidential elections.
Russia to supply Su-30 Flankers to Kazakhstan
Russia is starting the shipment of the The Sukhoi Su-30, Flanker C fighter aircrafts to Kazakhstan.
Nazarbayev: flood emergency under control
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has reassured Kazakhstanis that the flood emergency has been taken under control.
Popularize Almaty mountains via sports film festival: Captive Minds and Inge Solheim
UK based marketing agency Captive Minds and Inge Solheim want to organize a film festival in the mountains of Almaty.
Iran Foreign Minister speaks at Kazakhstan University of Humanities and Law
Foreign Minister of Iran talks sanctions, extremism, oil, failure of Western policies and cooperation with Central Asia in his speech for Kazakhstani students.
Nestle posts higher-than-expected first quarter growth
The world's top packaged food maker Nestle posted better-than-expected growth in the first quarter despite currency exchange rates that hampered sales.
300 US troops in Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces: Army
About 300 US paratroopers arrived this week in Ukraine to train the Ukrainian National Guard which is fighting pro-Russian rebels in the east.
War of words as Armenians fight for genocide recognition a century on
Armenians are still battling to get the World War I slaying of their ancestors recognised as a genocide.
Londoners flee steep house prices, head for provinces
Expensive housing, an overloaded transport system and a lack of space are driving thousands of Londoners out of the hectic British capital to other.
Cathedral service to mourn 150 victims of Germanwings crash
Germany will hold a memorial service to mourn the victims of the Germanwings crash.
'Chewie, we're home': Star Wars trailer delights fans
Hype surrounding the eagerly anticipated "Star Wars" reboot made the jump to light speed as the movie's makers unveiled a new trailer.
Hillary Clinton heads to New Hampshire after Iowa kickoff
US presidential contender Hillary Clinton will visit the key primary election state of New Hampshire early next week, after her first presidential election trip this week.
E-cigarette use triples in US teens
Some two million US high school students tried e-cigarettes last year, a rate that tripled in just one year, US health authorities said.
