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Breakthrough in hunt for HIV vaccine
US scientists seeking to unravel the mysteries of HIV have made an important breakthrough after capturing the clearest image yet of a protein which allows the deadly virus to attack human immune cells, new research showed Tuesday.
02 November 2013
Harrison Ford back to star wars with new sci-fi film
More than 30 years after "Star Wars," Harrison Ford has returned to inter-stellar space battles in big-budget sci-fi spectacular "Ender's Game."
02 November 2013
Germany offers third gender option, but advocates say not enough
Germany on Friday became the first European country to allow babies born with characteristics of both sexes to be registered as neither male nor female, but advocates urged further reforms.
02 November 2013
Australia mulls baby seats for air travel
Australia's aviation safety watchdog on Friday said the airline industry could do more to protect children in the air, suggesting the use of child seats similar to those in cars.
02 November 2013
China accuses Japan of 'dangerous provocation' at sea
Beijing's military accused Tokyo of a "highly dangerous provocation" by interfering in Chinese live-fire drills in the Pacific last week, warning that Japanese lives could be at stake.
02 November 2013
McDonald's Japan 'sorry' over homeless ban
McDonald's Japan issued an apology Friday after it was revealed one of its outlets had posted a notice banning homeless people for more than a year.
02 November 2013
KASE becomes member of World Federation of Exchanges
Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) has become a member of World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
02 November 2013
23-y.o. Kazakhsnati ordered to leave his job in British FC
The Ministry of Interior of Great Britain has ordered Alisher Apsalyamov, 23, from Kazakhstan to leave the position of Chief Scout in Wales football club Cardiff City.
02 November 2013
Kazakhstan Justice Minister discusses fighting human trafficking with US diplomats
The attorney general Berik Imashev discussed human trafficking issues with the Charge d'affaires of the United States, John Ordway.
02 November 2013
Boxing: Golovkin to receive $400,000 for bout against American boxer
Kazakhstan's champion boxer Gennady Golovkin will receive $400 thousand for his bout against American boxer Curtis Stevens.
02 November 2013
Kazakhstan interested in British defense experience
Kazakhstan is moving towards establishing a professional army, and Britain possesses valuable experience in this realm: Kazakhstan Minister.
01 November 2013
Giant yellow duck victim of Taiwan quake
A giant yellow duck on display in Taiwan became a high-profile victim of Thursday's earthquake after it deflated before exploding during an attempt to reinflate it.
01 November 2013
Almaty Mayor admits gays exist in his city
Akim (Mayor) of Almaty city Akhmetzhan Yessimov has admitted the existence of gays in the city.
01 November 2013
DR Congo army in 'last phase' push against M23 rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo troops were in a mopping up operation to rout the remaining pockets of the M23 rebel movement, after seizing their last stronghold in a push to finally break the back of the insurgency.
01 November 2013
'Anonymous' hack puts Singapore on alert
Activist group Anonymous hacked a Singapore newspaper website Friday and threatened wider cyber attacks over Internet freedom.
01 November 2013
Kenyan press up in arms over 'draconian' media bill
Kenya's media reacted with shock and outrage Friday after parliament voted through a bill that could see journalists and outlets slapped with huge fines for violating a code of conduct.
01 November 2013
Vast Antarctic sanctuary plans fail
Plans to create two vast ocean sanctuaries in Antarctica to protect the pristine wilderness failed Friday for a third time with Russia and China blocking the bids.
01 November 2013
Taiwan's top prosecutor indicted on leaking secrets
Taiwan's chief prosecutor was indicted Friday for leaking confidential information to President Ma Ying-jeou about a controversial probe into influence peddling claims.
01 November 2013
China manufacturing index hits 18-month high: govt
Chinese manufacturing grew at its strongest pace in 18 months in October, figures showed Friday, but government and independent analysts warned underlying data suggest economic weaknesses remain.
01 November 2013
Google unveils new smartphone in Nexus line
Google on Thursday unveiled its Nexus 5 smartphone, putting its premium brand on a device intended to champion the latest version of its Android operating system.
01 November 2013