World Cup visitors: beware of Brazil's sky-high prices
Tourists planning to flock to Brazil for the World Cup a year from now should brace for some of the world's highest housing, restaurant and transport prices.
Immigration bill passes hurdles in US Senate
Bolstered by support from President Barack Obama, a landmark immigration bill passed a pair of crucial test votes Tuesday in the US Senate, kicking off weeks of debate on the comprehensive reform.
Mumbai collapse death toll rises to 10, rescue ends
The death toll from an apartment block collapse in central Mumbai has risen to 10, police said Wednesday, as they ended nearly two days of search and rescue operations.
Singapore fights back against worsening dengue outbreak
Singapore is fighting back against a rapidly worsening dengue epidemic by distributing insect repellants to every household and recruiting hundreds of disease control officers.
Women see flicker of hope for rights in Iran vote
Iran's presidential election is offering a flicker of hope to activists hoping to revive women's rights after they deteriorated during the eight years of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency.
Iran eyes 30 nuclear bombs a year: Israel minister
Iran is working round the clock to enlarge its nuclear infrastructure with the eventual aim of developing an industry capable of building up to 30 bombs a year.
Hungary economic 'fairy tale' comes true, or so it seems
When Hungary's economy minister predicted a year ago an economic "fairy tale" for Hungary in 2013, few believed him. But recent data from the central European country show he might have been right.
China to launch longest-ever manned space mission
China was to launch its longest-ever manned space mission Tuesday, with its second woman astronaut among the crew, as it steps up its ambitious space programme, a symbol of the country's growing power.
Apple jumps into streaming with iTunes Radio
Apple on Monday unveiled its hotly anticipated iTunes Radio Service as it announced a dramatic overhaul of the touch-screen interface for its popular smartphones and tablets.
US 'disappointed' by Sudan order to shut pipline
The United States said Monday an order by Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to shut down an oil pipeline carrying South Sudanese crude was "deeply disappointing".
S. Korea wonders who's coming to talk
On the eve of what are scheduled to be the first high-level talks between North and South Korea for six years, it was still unclear Tuesday exactly who would be doing the talking.
Kazakhstan GDP grows 5 percent in January-May 2013
GDP growth made 5 percent in January-May 2013, which is 0.2 percent higher than in January-April this year: Minister.
Car stuck in hole in Almaty center
A spot on the road caved in right under a car trapping its wheel in the middle of Almaty.
Nigmatulin meets Turkish president in Ankara
Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Majilis Nurlan Nigmatulin has met with Turkish President Abdullah Gül during TÜRKPA events in Ankara.
Kazakhstan Agriculture Ministry sums up spring sowing campaign
Kazakhstan Agriculture Minister Assylzhan Mamytbekov has summed up the sowing campaign.
Sony pulls back curtain on new PS4 console
Sony on Monday provided the world the first look at its new PlayStation 4 console, promising to combine its film, music, television and game strengths in a powerhouse home entertainment box.
Candidates blame mismanagement for Iran economy crisis
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's "mismanagement" is largely responsible for Iran's severe economic crisis, most candidates for this week's presidential election have argued.
US to allow morning-after pill for girls of any age
The Obama administration said Monday it would comply with a judge's order to allow women and girls of any age to purchase emergency contraception, ending its efforts to restrict the drug's availability.
Obama and Xi play nice, but future unclear
The leaders of the United States and China appear to have started off on friendly terms during a weekend together in the California sun, but it remains to be seen if good vibes can bridge deep gaps.
New Xbox to hit shelves in November in 21 countries
Microsoft on Monday fired a shot in the looming videogame console war with the announcement that its new champion - Xbox One - will launch in November in 21 countries.
