Gene clues to glaucoma risk
Scientists said they had identified six genetic variants linked to glaucoma, a discovery that should help earlier diagnosis and better treatment.
Tales of war, genocide darken Venice film fest
The race for the Golden Lion in Venice took a dark turn on Sunday with stories of war and genocide.
Brain tumour boy in 'stable condition' as parents face court
A five-year-old British boy with a brain tumour who was taken from hospital without medical consent is in a "stable condition" in Spain.
Japan porn queens raise thousands of dollars from 'Boob Aid'
Japanese porn actresses raised thousands of dollars by having their breasts squeezed by fans at a "Boob Aid" charity event for AIDS prevention.
Iceland issues red alert after new eruption near volcano
Iceland raised the aviation alert at its largest volcano, Bardarbunga, to maximum level red following a new eruption in a lava field nearby.
14 detained trying to prevent Faroe Island dolphin hunt
Fourteen animal rights activists have been detained on the Faroe island of Sandoy in the North Atlantic while trying to stop a controversial dolphin hunt.
Putin calls for talks on 'statehood' of eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for immediate talks on the future of war-torn east Ukraine.
Thai PM stacks cabinet with soldiers
Thailand's coup leader and newly appointed premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha received royal endorsement for a cabinet stacked with soldiers.
Kazakhstani model awarded at Miss Bikini CIS 2014
Oksana Klochkova from Kostanay Oblast has been awarded the Second Runner-up title at the Miss Bikini CIS 2014 beauty pageant.
Putin and Poroshenko agree to solve Ukrainian crisis peacefully
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petr Poroshenko have agreed to solve the Ukrainian crisis peacefully, via negotiations and that mistakes like forcible takeover would not happen again.
Kazakh expedition to China and Kyrgyzstan comes to end
The expedition dedicated to Kazakh scholar Shoqan Walikhanov has made the last observations on the way from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan.
Kazakh expedition leaves China for Kyrgyzstan
Kazakh expeditione dedicated to the 180th anniversary of birth of great Kazakh scholar Shoqan Walikhanov has crossed the Kyrgyz-Chinese border.
Only 20% of infants with heart diseases get help in Kazakhstan
Only 20 percent of infants with heart diseases receive medical aid in Kazakhstan.
Emir Baigazin's Wounded Angel wins Work in Progress at Sarajevo Film Festival
Kazakhstani film director Emir Baigazin’s Wounded Angel has won the CineLink Work in Progress session at the Sarajevo International Film Festival.
ArbatFest-2014: From public art to visual library
For the fifth year artists, musicians and actors from Kazakhstan and abroad transform Almaty into a magical and mysterious realm of art and wonder.
Kazakhstan offers Singapore to mutually abolish visa regime
Kazakhstan has offered Singapore to have a visa free regime between the countries.
Talgar mudslide damages run into millions
Finally, the damages from the mudslide on Talgar river have been announced.
Zarina Diyas in 3rd round of US Open
Kazakhstani tennis player Zarina Diyas has made it into the third round of Women’s Doubles at the US Open.
Kazakhstan celebrates Constitution Day
Kazakhstan is celebrating the Constitution Day and will enjoy three days off for the holiday this year on August 30, 31, and September 1.
Kazakh tour companies losing market to Russian firms
Kazakhstani tour operators may eventually be forced out of business by Russian companies through 'dumping'.