First woman to head Egypt party worried over militaryThe first woman to head an Egyptian political party has expressed concern that a return to military rule could threaten democracy in a country roiled by three years of turbulence.
05 March 2014
China's premier 'declares war' on pollutionChinese Premier Li Keqiang said he is "declaring war" on pollution, describing it as a "red-light warning" against inefficiency as he sought to address public concerns on issues from acrid smog to food safety.
05 March 2014
Facebook out to buy solar drone maker: reportFacebook is in talks to buy a solar-powered drone startup in what could lead to making wireless Internet available in regions without online access.
UK's House of Commons to open doors to Meryl StreepBritain's House of Commons will open its doors to a commercial film crew for the first time next month in a bid to raise cash, welcoming Meryl Streep for a movie about the suffragettes.
05 March 2014
World's oldest woman turns 116 in JapanThe world's oldest woman was celebrating her 116th birthday on Wednesday in a Japanese nursing home with a cake and candles.
05 March 2014
Malaysia's highest court takes up use of 'Allah' by CatholicsHundreds of Muslims demonstrated Wednesday outside Malaysia's highest court as it took up the Catholic Church's bid to be allowed to refer to God as "Allah" in a case that has increased tensions in the multi-ethnic nation.
Luxury carmakers veer into booming SUV spaceMassive or small, affordable or off-the scale pricey: urban sports utility vehicles abound at the Geneva Motor Show, with luxury carmakers speeding into the lucrative market.
05 March 2014
Thousands protest ahead of Chavez anniversaryThousands of flag-waving protesters flooded the streets of Venezuela's capital Tuesday, seeking to keep pressure on the government on the eve of commemorations marking the anniversary of Hugo Chavez's death.
05 March 2014
Rejoice spring is here: SnowdropsNot only the calendar announces the arrival of long awaited warmth, but also lovely blooming of snowdrops in South Kazakhstan Oblast signals the beginning of Spring.
No talks on Kazakhstan's accession into WTO for Russia in WashingtonThe United States has banned representatives of Rosselkhoznadzor from participating in the negotiations on adjusting the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Measures in the context of Kazakhstan's accession into the WTO.
30,000-year-old virus from permafrost is rebornFrench scientists said they had revived a giant but harmless virus that had been locked in the Siberian permafrost for more than 30,000 years.