Kazakhstan to produce equipment for smart homes
Kazakhstan will produce equipment for smart homes.
Japan marks 20th anniversary of killer quake in Kobe
Japan marked the 20th anniversary of the Kobe earthquake that killed more than 6,400 people.
Romney says he's not running - for US Senate
Mitt Romney kept them guessing. In his first prominent speech since telling donors last week he was still interested in the White House.
Philippine plane following Pope Francis overshoots runway
A plane carrying top aides of Philippine President overshot a runway in stormy weather, shortly after Pope Francis's plane took off from the same airport.
Haiti leader installs new prime minister
Haiti's President Michel Martelly swore in as the country's new prime minister Evans Paul.
Russian Oscar-nominated drama stirs controversy at home
Russian director Andrei Zvyagintsev's sombre social drama "Leviathan" may have been nominated for an Oscar, but at home the film has sparked heated debate.
21 confirmed dead after tugboat sinks in China
Twenty-one people have been confirmed dead after a tugboat sank on a trial voyage on the Yangtze, China's longest river.
UN Security Council to meet on Ukraine crisis
The UN Security Council will meet next week to discuss the flareup of violence in Ukraine.
Charlie Hebdo sells 1.9 million copies
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has sold 1.9 million copies of its latest issue, which has provoked protests by Muslims around the globe.
Protesters, police clash at Sao Paulo bus fare demo
Sao Paulo protesters clashed with police who used tear gas and sound bombs to disperse crowds.
UN still awaiting Kabila go-ahead for DR Congo offensive
The United Nations is still waiting for President Joseph Kabila to sign off on a joint military plan to drive out rebels from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Moody's cuts Russia debt rating one notch
Moody's cut Russia's credit rating to one step above junk level Friday and warned the country was under review for a further downgrade.
Obama urges Congress to hold off on Iran sanctions, threatens veto
US President urged Congress not to impose new sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program, threatening to veto any such legislation that lands on his desk.
Twitter hackers announce 'World War III'
Hackers took over Twitter accounts of the New York Post and United Press International, writing bogus messages.
Obama: Europe should better integrate Muslims
US President Barack Obama urged European governments to try to better assimilate their Muslim minority populations.
Barclays loses tens of millions over Swiss franc move
British bank Barclays has lost "tens of millions" of dollars after Switzerland's central bank scrapped its currency ceiling against the euro.
US House speaker uses Taylor Swift for Obama swipe
US House Speaker has gone all Taylor Swift on America, and the verdict is still out whether haters gonna hate hate hate on his latest anti-Obama messaging -- or shake it off.
Five charged with terrorism after Belgium raids
Belgian authorities charged five people with "participating in a terrorist group" following a series of raids to foil alleged imminent attacks.
Security for British Jews to be tightened says Cameron
Britain is to step up police patrols in areas with high Jewish populations, Prime Minister David Cameron said.
Shymkent reaches out for international recognition as oldest Kazakh city
The mayor's office of Shymkent has submitted an application to UNESCO to obtain international recognition of the 2200-years' history of their city.
