Japan pledges $14 bn in aid to Africa over 5 years
Japan said Saturday it would give $14 billion in aid to Africa over the next five years, as Tokyo scrambles to grab a share of resources and the potentially vast marketplace on offer.
Mother and child among 5 killed in Oklahoma tornadoes
Tornadoes killed at least five people and wreaked massive damage late Friday in Oklahoma near the battered city of Moore, still recovering from a monster twister less than two weeks ago.
Blair calls Kazakhstan officials to set proper priorities
Former Prime-Minister of Great Britain Tony Blair advised Kazakhstan officials to set proper priorities in their jobs.
US defence chief accuses China of cyber spying
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday accused China of waging cyber espionage against the United States, stepping up pressure on Beijing over the issue ahead of a key summit between their leaders.
Cancer researchers warn US budget cuts block advances
Cancer researchers warned Friday that federal budget cuts enacted by the US Congress could block key advances in the fight against deadly disease.
New law reignites debate over Germany's 'baby hatch'
Germany's "baby hatches", where women can safely leave their unwanted newborn, have come under fire as the government pushes a new law to guarantee a child the right to eventually know its mother's identity.
Norwegian father of 'The Scream' finally recognised at home
Long neglected at home, Edvard Munch is finally to get his due as Norway honours one of its greatest artists with the most comprehensive retrospective ever to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth.
UBS France placed under investigation
Paris investigators placed the French branch of Swiss bank UBS under formal investigation Friday on suspicion it helped try to persuade rich French clients to open undeclared accounts in Switzerland.
Kyrgyzstan declares emergency after bloody gold mine clashes
Parts of Kyrgyzstan were under curfew Saturday after clashes between security forces and protesters who want a Canadian-owned gold mine nationalised led the president to declare a state of emergency.
Obama approval ratings down amid political flaps
President Barack Obama's approval ratings took a hit over the past month as he wrestled with controversies over the IRS, Benghazi and the secret seizure of journalists' phone records.
Eureka! Unique exhibition in Rome honours Archimedes
The great inventor of Antiquity, Archimedes, is the star of an unprecedented exhibition opening in Rome which includes modern applications of some of his best known discoveries.
Leaders call on UN to set new zero poverty target
The leaders of Britain, Indonesia and Liberia on Thursday called on the United Nations to set a target of 2030 to eradicate extreme poverty.
New York oil rises despite record US supplies
Oil prices rallied in New York Thursday despite US stockpiles hitting a fresh all-time high, while Brent slipped.
Venezuela threatens to end support for Colombia peace
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles on Thursday denounced as "blackmail" a threat by Caracas to end support for Colombia's peace process with leftist rebels.
Thousands of workers protest in Sarajevo
Several thousand workers protested in Sarajevo against the government's economic policies, demanding their back pay.
Singapore company to manage economic zones in Atyrau and Taraz
Singapore company JURONG will manage special economic zones in Ayrau and Taraz.
Iraq attacks push May death toll past 600
Attacks in Iraq, the deadliest of which struck Baghdad, killed 32 people on Thursday, pushing the death toll for this month above 600 and sparking fears of all-out sectarian conflict.
3,500km of roads to be repaired in Kazakhstan in 2013
2,000km of roads will become fully operable before the end of the construction season.
Karaganda oblast to get wind power station in 2016
A 15 MW wind power plant will be constructed in Karaganda oblast in central Kazakhstan.
Suspicious letters sent to White House, NY mayor
A suspicious letter addressed to the White House and "similar" to an apparently poison-laced letter sent to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been intercepted.
