'Catalanism' promotes differences from rest of Spain
Catalonia has promoted its language and popular culture since the 1980s, cultivating a sense that it is different from the rest of Spain which has now turned to separatism.
Russian Communists march to mark 1917 revolution
Some 3,000 Russian Communist Party supporters took to the streets of Moscow to mark the 97th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution.
Russian central bank ready to step in to stop ruble panic
Russia's central bank said it was ready to step in to protect the crashing ruble, after the currency was hammered by a day of panic selling.
Gorbachev in Berlin warns of new East-West tensions
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned in Germany of new East-West tensions sparked by the Ukraine crisis.
Robin Williams paranoid before suicide: coroner
Robin Williams had recently become increasingly paranoid when he committed suicide by hanging himself.
Dropping oil prices cast a shadow of unprofitability over Kashagan
The falling oil prices put the entire Kashagan project in question. Kashagan is a huge oil field located in Kazakhstan's sector of the Caspian Sea.
Oil production may steadily decline in Kazakhstan over the next decade: KazMunaiGas Vice Chairman
KazMunaiGas Vice Chairman Tiyesov has spoken in the Mazhilis informing the deputies that Kazakhstan will face a decline in oil production should no new fields be discovered in the upcoming decade.
Communists in Kazakhstan slam decision to abandon construction of oil refinery
The People's Communist Party has tagged the decision to abandon construction of the 4th oil refinery in Kazakhstan ill judged and said problems had to be solved by the government not shifted to the shoulders of the citizens.
Nazarbayev addresses Council of Leaders of CIS Security and Special Services
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with the participants of the 37th meeting of the Council of Leaders of CIS Security and Special Services.
Democracy cannot be imposed: Kazakh Senate Speaker Tokayev
Senate Speaker Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has expressed his view that democratization is a dynamic process, and therefore democracy cannot be artificially accelerated or imposed.
Indian politician faces flak over staged photo
Ever since Narendra Modi wielded a broom to launch his 'Clean India' campaign, high-profile figures have been falling over themselves to be photographed sweeping the streets.
Mongolian MPs open talks to choose new PM: official
Mongolian lawmakers will meet to start talks on choosing a new prime minister for the resource-rich country.
Disney's 'Big Hero 6' delights with new kind of Marvel star
The huge cuddly white robot in "Big Hero 6" could hardly be less like a typical Marvel superhero- and yet the Michelin man-style star could be a sure winner for studio giant Disney
Local governor gives final OK to first Japan nuclear restart
A local governor gave the green light to restarting an atomic power station.
6.4-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea: USGS
A 6.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea, the United States Geological Survey said.
Japan to offer $100 million aid to Ebola-hit Africa
Japan will provide up to $100 million in fresh aid to Ebola-hit West Africa, after the United States called for further global efforts to combat the deadly virus.
Murder plot charge against AC/DC drummer dropped
A charge alleging that AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was involved in a murder plot was dropped after New Zealand authorities found there was insufficient evidence
Germany launches celebration weekend for Berlin Wall's fall
Germany kicks off celebrations Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the epochal fall of the Berlin Wall.
Obama wants $3.2 bn more for US air war on IS: officials
President Barack Obama will ask lawmakers Friday for an additional $3.2 billion to pay for the war against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.
To infinity and beyond: Disney to make 'Toy Story 4'
Animated film pioneer and original "Toy Story" creator John Lasseter is returning to make "Toy Story 4," Disney announced.
