World's first 'Otaku' summit opens in Japan
Japan opened what organisers are billing as the world's first "Otaku" summit Saturday, drawing visitors from around the world.
Microsoft buys Office collaborator app LiveLoop
Microsoft said it has purchased the office mobile app LiveLoop, which allows multiple users to collaborate on PowerPoint presentations simultaneously.
'Car park king' Richard III's tomb revealed
The stone tomb covering the grave of Richard III was unveiled, the last act in the reburial of the 15th-century king found beneath a car park.
Clinton wiped email server 'clean': Republican chairman
Hillary Clinton wiped "clean" her private server that hosted her emails while secretary of state, permanently deleting all correspondence.
Knox 'relieved and grateful' after Italy verdict
American Amanda Knox expressed "tremendous" relief after Italy's top court cleared her of the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher.
UN Security Council holds Libya arms embargo in place
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to step up the fight against Islamic extremists in Libya but without lifting the arms embargo.
Oscar-winning Cotillard to take Joan of Arc to New York
French actress Marion Cotillard will play Joan of Arc with the New York Philharmonic in a production of Arthur Honegger's oratorio.
Amanda Knox's fate in hands of Italy's top court
Amanda Knox will discover if she is to be definitively convicted of murder as Italy's top court resumes a hearing on the 2007 slaying of British student Meredith Kercher.
Yahoo boosts share buyback plan by $2 billion
Yahoo told US regulators that it will spend another $2 billion buying back shares as the pioneering US Internet search firm continues an effort to re-invent itself.
Britain to release Prince Charles 'black spider memos'
Britain's top court ruled that secret letters from Prince Charles to government ministries should be published, in a potential setback for the monarch.
Australia farewells former PM Fraser at state funeral
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a state funeral for former conservative prime minister Malcolm Fraser.
Mexicans protest six months after 43 students vanished
Thousands marched in Mexico City to mark six months since the disappearance of 43 college students.
Japan confirms participation in EXPO-2017
Japan has officially confirmed participation in the upcoming EXPO-2017 in Astana.
Kazakhstan poses as transit country for Russian gas to China
KazMunaiGas state company has come up with a proposal to use existing pipelines to transport Russian gas to China through the territory of Kazakhstan.
Kanat Islam scores another TKO against Estrada
Kazakhstani boxer Kanat Islam (19-0, 16 KOs) has defeated Orlando de Jesus Estrada and increased his rating in the super welterweight division.
Nazarbayev about Lee Kuan Yew: I considered him a good friend
Nursultan Nazarbayev expresses his deepest sorrow over the death of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew.
Candidates for Kazakh presidential election announced
Three candidates for the early presidential elections in Kazakhstan have been identified.
Meltwater floods towns in Karaganda Oblast
Meltwater has caused havoc in Karaganda Oblast in central Kazakhstan, flooding houses and killing cattle.
Boston marathon boming: Tazhayakov's defense seeks extradition to Kazakhstan
The defense of Azamat Tazhayakov is seeking extradition for their client, who was accused of obstructing the investigation of the Boston marathon bombings case.
US eases visa applications for Kazakhstanis
US makes visa procedures for Kazakhstanis easier as part of the two countries' strategic partnership.
