'Chemical attack' descends upon AtyrauExcess hydrogen sulfide emissions in Atyrau in western Kazakhstan cause headaches and suffocation among residents.
Sisi to unveil 'new Suez Canal' as Egypt makes historyPresident Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurates a "new" Suez Canal in a lavish and heavily secured ceremony, as Egypt seeks to boost its economy and international standing.
Nazarbayev ratifies Kyrgyzstan's accession to EEUPresident of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed the ratification of the agreement on Kyrgyzstan's joining to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
06 August 2015
Japan's Hiroshima ceremonies 'scheming': Chinese mediaA Chinese newspaper with close ties to the ruling Communist Party slammed Japan for commemorating the atomic bombing of Hiroshima without highlighting its own wartime aggression.
06 August 2015
Self-learning AI created in KazakhstanAn artificial intelligence based on the biological principle of neural connections found in living organisms has been developed by scientists in Kazakhstan.
06 August 2015
Mariah Carey joins Hollywood Walk of FameMariah Carey joined the honored names on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a tribute to the versatile singer's 25 years of stardom.
Hollande, Putin reach accord on cancelled warship dealFrench President Francois Hollande's office said he had reached an agreement with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on compensation for failing to deliver two Mistral warships over the Ukraine crisis.
Facebook debuts live video for celebsFacebook announced it was launching live streaming video to allow actors, musicians and other celebrities a new way to connect with their fans.
06 August 2015
London braces for travel chaos as Tube strike beginsLondon Underground staff walked off their posts to protest plans to run Tube trains all night at weekends, the second shutdown of the British capital's subway in under a month.