Mozambicans pick president in test for long-ruling Frelimo
Mozambique heads to the polls a tough test for Frelimo, the party that has ruled the resource-rich country since independence in 1975.
Gonzalo becomes 'major hurricane' in Atlantic: US forecasters
Gonzalo strengthened to a "major hurricane" over the open Atlantic and was expected to continue gaining force, forecasters said.
Kazakhstan’s financial institutions banned from using Bitcoin
There is a tough national legislation to counteract money laundering and banks are not allowed to service transactions involving unidentified parties: Central Bank representative.
Collapsible wings help eagle fight air turbulence
Soaring eagles tuck in their wings when encountering turbulence to avoid damaging their muscles, scientists suggested.
Facebook challenging Google in online ad market
For years, Google has been the undisputed leader in online advertising, but Facebook is gaining quickly in the fast-evolving market.
Pop star Kesha sues producer Dr. Luke for sex abuse
American pop star Kesha sued her producer Dr. Luke for allegedly abusing her sexually and emotionally for years, while threatening to harm her career.
Colombia arrests 17 for child prostitution, trafficking
Twelve adults and five children suspected of child sex crimes and human trafficking have been arrested in Colombia in a joint operation with the United States.
Kerry says Russian troops withdrawing from Ukraine
US Secretary of State John Kerry said Russian troops were beginning to pull back from Ukraine but warned Moscow still needed to do more to see sanctions eased.
Facebook, Apple to cover women's egg-freezing: report
Facebook and Apple are covering the costs for female employees to freeze their eggs to delay childbearing which could hamper their careers.
Catalonia leader shifts tack on independence vote
Catalonia's president Artur Mas said a snap election could be held to let the Spanish region vote on independence.
Microsoft's Skype launches video messaging app
Microsoft-owned Skype unveiled a new app enabling users to send short video messages to stay "connected between calls."
Doyenne of French cinema Deneuve 'touched' by Bollywood award
French cinema queen Catherine Deneuve said she was "pleased and touched" to accept a lifetime achievement award at the Mumbai Film Festival.
Mandela's ex-wife files suit disputing his will
Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Madikizela Mandela Tuesday filed court papers challenging the late statesman's will.
France says Palestine recognition must be 'helpful to peace'
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that any recognition of Palestine as a state must be "helpful to peace".
Zarina Diyas ranked 34th in WTA
Kazakhstani tennis player Zarina Diyas has improved her standing in the WTA rating after the WTA Japan Open.
Norman Foster designs bus stops for Kazakhstan
Famous British architect Norman Foster has designed bus stops for two cities in Kazakhstan - Astana and Almaty.
Kazakh judokas win seven medals at Judo Grand Prix in Astana
Kazakhstan’s national judo team has won seven medals at the Judo Grand Prix held in Astana on October 10-12.
National Pantheon design chosen in Astana
KazGor Project Academy’s work has been chosen as the best design for the National Pantheon in Astana.
11 yo Kazakh prodigy invents no-electicity charging mechanism
A boy from Kazakhstan has invented a special charging device and has another innovative project in development.
'Super' battery being developed in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani scientists have developed a battery with a capacity times higher than in those currently available.
