Lennon fans mark 75th birthday with Central Park sing-in
John Lennon fans marked what would have been the slain Beatle's 75th birthday with a sing-in of his greatest tunes in New York's Central Park.
Rihanna says new 'Anti' album out soon
Singing sensation Rihanna says her long-awaited new album will be out shortly -- and that it's going to defy expectations.
Cameron and Merkel meet with EU on the menu
British Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to his country residence to discuss Britain's future in the European Union, amongst other topics.
Can Kazakhstan keep Netherlands out of Euro 2016?
Kazakhstan's national football team plays against the Netherlands at the UEFA Euro Qualifiers in Astana on October 10
Fight between Golovkin and Lemieux won't last 12 rounds says Sanchez
Golovkin's trainer Abel Sanchez believes the title unification bout between Golovkin and Lemieux on October 17 won't last 12 rounds.
China's smoking death toll to double to 2 million in 2030: study
Cigarette smoking will kill about two million Chinese in 2030, double the 2010 toll, said researchers who warned of a "growing epidemic of premature death" in the world's most populous nation.
Blatter fights ban amid FIFA turmoil
FIFA president Sepp Blatter appealed against the 90 day ban that forced him out of office, a report said as world football's sleaze-tainted governing body headed into months of turmoil over how to find a new leader.
Obama denouces 'inflammatory' Trump immigration policies
President Barack Obama denounced the immigration policies of leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a speech to Latino political leaders.
Canada PM denies delaying Syrians resettlement
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper rejected a report accusing his office of holding up the resettlement of Syrian refugees, less than two weeks before legislative elections.
UN council to vote Friday on EU action against migrant smugglers
The UN Security Council will vote on Friday on a draft resolution authorizing European military action against migrant smugglers in the high seas off Libya's coast.
Facebook says no to 'dislike' button but tests 'sad' and 'angry' ones
Facebook will begin testing a new feature allowing users in Ireland and Spain to express a range of emotions on posts -- but there will be no "dislike" button, the social network said.
Amazon opens online shop for handmade goods
Online retail colossus Amazon opened a shop showcasing handmade goods sold directly by artisans.
Pentagon chief warns of Russia casualties in Syria
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter predicted Russia would soon begin suffering casualties in Syria, as Moscow dramatically ramps up its military campaign in the devastated nation.
Current tenge exchange rate is adequate: Kazakhstan central bank Governor
Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov sees the current tenge exchange rate as adequate under the circumstances.
Zurab Tsereteli's personal exhibition opens in Almaty
Kasteev's Museum of Art presents a personal exhibition of Georgia's prominent contemporary artist Zurab Tsereteli on October 8 - November 9.
Golovkin appears in Apple Watch ads
Gennady Golovkin, the WBA (Super), IBO and WBC Interim middleweight champion from Kazakhstan has appeared in an Apple Watch commercial.
Platini hits out at 'insidious' suspension leaks
UEFA leader Michel Platini hit out at "insidious" leaks claiming he faces a 90-day suspension from world football's governing body FIFA.
Erdogan warns Russia over Turkey nuclear, gas deals
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Russia that Ankara has alternatives to Moscow for building its first nuclear power plant and importing gas, as tensions rise over the Russian bombing campaign in Syria.
Popularity of 'Putin the Shiite' sky high in Iraq
Russian President Vladimir Putin's bullish entry into the Syrian conflict has worked wonders for his popularity in neighbouring Iraq, where some await "Hajji Putin" like a saviour.
Europe needs to 'crack down' on asylum abuse: Britain
The EU must speed up deportation of economic migrants and "crack down" on abuse of its asylum system, British interior minister Theresa May said as ministers met to discuss Europe's refugee and migrant crisis.
