site.news_by_theme news
Elton John reunites with band for new album
Elton John announced his first album in nearly three years, on which the pop legend reunites with longtime backup artists.
23 October 2015
Juncker urges EU member states to respect migrant aid pledges
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker chided EU member states for not respecting their pledges of humanitarian aid to tackle the migrant crisis, saying "urgency" was needed.
23 October 2015
Instagram short 'Boomerang' videos aim to hook users
Instagram unveiled a new feature allowing users to post one-second video "loops" in an effort to keep up with rivals offering animated images.
23 October 2015
Italy's Fendi sets up home in fascist folly
Luxury fashion company Fendi unveiled its new headquarters in a long-abandoned, now renovated architectural folly created by the WWII fascist leader Benito Mussolini in Rome.
23 October 2015
Raf Simons quits as Dior creative director
Raf Simons has quit as creative director at Christian Dior after more than three years, the fashion house said.
23 October 2015
Putin accuses West of playing 'double game' with Syria terrorist groups
President Vladimir Putin accused the West of playing a "double game" with terrorist groups in Syria, where a US-led coalition is conducting a bombing campaign.
23 October 2015
Australian FM emoji use sparks debate on Russia relations
The Australian foreign minister's use of a red-faced emoji to depict Russia's Vladimir Putin sparked debate among lawmakers in Canberra, demanding to know what the icon means for relations between the nations.
22 October 2015
Cristina Kirchner: end of an era in Argentina
Cristina Kirchner, the fiery, unbending president who has dominated Argentine politics for 12 years along with her late husband Nestor, leaves a divisive legacy as the country elects her successor.
22 October 2015
Biden says no to 2016 White House run
Vice President Joe Biden said he will not run for the White House in 2016, ending months of speculation that has stalked Hillary Clinton's campaign and threatened Democratic party unity.
22 October 2015
Traumatic final farewell for reunited Korean families
North and South Korean families divided by war for more than 60 years said a final, traumatic farewell after a reunion event that, for most, marked the last time they will ever see each other.
22 October 2015
Clinton faces Benghazi 'interrogation' Thursday
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton faces a congressional grilling over her role during and after the deadly attacks on the US mission in Benghazi.
22 October 2015
UN chief 'not optimistic' about Israeli-Palestinian crisis
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the Security Council that he was "not optimistic" following his talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders to urge them to defuse tensions.
22 October 2015
US judge dismisses Jay Z 'Big Pimpin' copyright case
A judge dismissed a case against Jay Z in which the heir of an Egyptian composer claimed the rapper illegally used a flute sample in his hip-hop classic "Big Pimpin."
22 October 2015
China's Xi promises no 'hard landing' for economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised "no hard landing" for the world's second largest economy despite its slowdown, during a state visit to Britain focused bolstering business and trade ties.
22 October 2015
Kerry meets Netanyahu in diplomatic rush to halt spiralling violence
US Secretary of State John Kerry was holding talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Berlin.
22 October 2015
President Nazarbayev’s Press Office on President’s forthcoming visits
For ten days President Nazarbayev is to visit Doha, Qatar, London, Paris and receive PM of Japan and US Secretary of State in Astana.
22 October 2015
FIFA official casts new doubt over Platini bid
A senior FIFA official called into question Michel Platini's bid for football's top job, saying the failure to disclose a multi-million dollar payment could be seen as a "falsification of accounts".
21 October 2015
Juncker calls EU-Balkans mini-summit on refugees for Sunday
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has called a mini-summit in Brussels to tackle the migrant crisis along the western Balkans route.
21 October 2015
Stallone puts 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' props up for sale
Costumes and props worn by Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone in the box-office smash hit "Rocky" and Rambo" movies went on public view in New York before being offered for auction.
21 October 2015
Obama congratulates Canada's Trudeau
President Barack Obama called Canada's Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau to congratulate him on his election victory, with both men vowing closer cooperation on trade and climate change.
21 October 2015
Қазақша
Русский
English
+7 (777) 001 44 99