Excess body weight boosts risk of 10 common cancers: study
Being overweight boosts the risk of 10 common cancers, said a study of UK adults that prompted a call for tougher anti-obesity measures.
Robo-cook: android restaurant boots up in China
A restaurant in China is electrifying customers by using more than a dozen robots to cook and deliver food.
Plan 'under way' to rescue refugees on Iraq mountain: Cameron
An international plan is under way to rescue civilians trapped by Islamic State fighters on a mountain in northern Iraq.
Kazakhstan’s dairy kings not interested in Russian market
Kazakhstan’s leading producers of dairy products Rodina and Zenchenko and Co are not planning to enter the Russian market.
Jasmine and smoke: the allure of Greek summer cinemas
A whiff of jasmine, cigarette smoke and the shadow of a cat darting across the silver screen -summertime in Greece means open-air cinema
Hollywood tributes to Bacall after screen legend's death
Tributes flowed for screen legend Lauren Bacall on Wednesday, a day after the iconic star of Hollwyood's golden age died aged 89.
Ukraine sets conditions for Russian convoy as death toll soars
Ukraine set conditions for letting in Russian aid shipments to rebel-held eastern regions.
Older people should get high dose flu shot: study
Older people are likely to benefit from a high-dose flu vaccine to ward off the seasonal malaise.
Philippine leader says may seek controversial second term
Philippine President Benigno Aquino has said he may try to change the constitution and serve a second term in office.
Dolphins squeal with delight: study
Dolphins often squeal when they get a fish treat, sounding much like happy children.
Brazil presidential candidate dies in plane crash
Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos died when his campaign jet slammed into houses in Santos city in bad weather.
Intel to use 'big data' to battle Parkinson's disease
US computing giant Intel announced it was joining an effort to battle Parkinson's disease with new big data and wearable technologies.
Nibali showcases superiority over opponents at Tour de France: Kelimbetov
The head of Cycling Federation Kairat Kelimbetov summurized ProTeam Astana's performance at the Tour de France.
Kazakh researchers to explore cradle of nomadic culture
Kazakhstan National Geographic Society has launched an expedition into the epicenter of the nomadic civilization -Ulytau.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to visit Kazakhstan
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani is coming to Kazakhstan on his first official visit.
Nazarbayev to visit Turkmenistan this fall
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev will visit Turkmenistan in the Fall.
Ablyazov's former head of security seeks political asylum in Spain
Mukhtar Ablyazov’s former head of security Alexandr Pavlov has requested a political asylum in Spain.
'Poor' outlook for Barrier Reef as climate change threatens
Climate change remains the most serious threat to the Great Barrier Reef and the outlook for the natural wonder is "poor".
Pope to speak to N. Korea's 'church of silence'
Pope Francis will offer prayers for Korean reconciliation in Seoul next week
French drugmaker delivers first semi-synthetic malaria drugs
French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced the delivery of the first anti-malaria drugs to millions of patients in Africa.
