75 Philippine UN peacekeepers defy Syria rebels
Dozens of heavily armed Philippine peacekeepers defied Syrian rebels in a Golan Heights standoff.
Pollution, smoking, roads, obesity kill 4.7m Chinese a year
Air pollution, smoking, obesity and accidents, kill at least 4.7 million Chinese a year and cost the country tens of billions of dollars.
Australian PM to visit India for potential uranium deal
Australia's Prime Minister said he will visit India next week, where he will reportedly sign an agreement allowing the export of uranium.
Support for Scottish independence growing: poll
Support for Scottish independence is increasing ahead of a referendum, amid attempts by David Cameron to make the business case for retaining the union.
Google tests using drones to deliver goods
Google on Thursday said it is testing using drones to deliver items bought online, putting its own spin on similar efforts by Amazon.com.
Harry Belafonte to receive honorary humanitarian Oscar
Oscar organizers announced they will give a prestigious humanitarian award to US actor-producer-singer Harry Belafonte.
Cyber attacks on US businesses, banks mounting
Investigators were digging to find who initiated and what was taken in an apparent hacker effort this month to penetrate the systems of US banks.
Jewish community 'forced out' of Guatemalan village
A community of 230 Orthodox Jews began leaving the Guatemalan Indian village where they have lived for six years after claims of discrimination.
'Brangelina' marry in secret French wedding
Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt finally tied the knot after nine years together at a secret wedding in the south of France.
Merkel, Obama warn Russia of 'consequences' over Ukraine
Angela Merkel and Barack Obama agreed in a telephone call that Russia's actions in easter Ukraine "cannot remain without consequences,"
Eyes on Apple for 'next big thing' on Sept. 9
Apple gadget lovers hungered for the "next big thing" on Thursday after the iconic company fired off invites to a mystery unveiling on Sept. 9.
Erdogan sworn in as Turkey president, opposition storms out
Turkey's outgoing premier Erdogan was sworn in as president, as opponents who accuse him of authoritarianism stormed out of the ceremony.
Mudflow threat in Almaty remains: scientist
A Kazakh scientist claims there is evidence that suggests that mudflow threat to Almaty city is high.
'Smart' city guru arrives in Astana
William Hutchison, Executive Director of Ernst and Young and founder of Waterfront Toronto, will turn Kazakhstan's capital Astana into an "intelligent community".
Green Belt around Astana to be extended
Unused land around Astana will serve as the tree planting grounds.
Oil-producing Kazakhstan depends on Russia for gasoline. No way out?
Oil-producing Kazakhstan experienced a significant fuel price hike last week. Vice-Minister of Energy Karabalin spoke to the journalists about the situation and the future of the fuel supplies in Kazakhstan.
Ballet dancer of Bordeaux National Opera to perform in Astana
Astana residents and guests will have a great opportunity to enjoy Romeo and Juliet ballet by Sergei Prokofiev directed by French choreographer Charles Jude.
Kazakhstan makes first brain tumor surgery
National Center for Neurosurgery in Astana has successfully remove a brain tumor located close to motor cortex - the first such surgery in Kazakhstan.
German jobless rate unchanged in August: data
Unemployment in Germany stagnated in August, as clouds continue to build over Europe's biggest economy.