World Bank links obesity to high food prices
Food prices have dropped since peaking six months ago but remain near record levels, pushing the world's poorest people toward "undernutrition" and obesity.
American Airlines, US Airways merger approved
A US bankruptcy court judge approved Wednesday the merger of American Airlines and US Airways, which will create the country's largest airline.
Draconian controls as Cyprus banks set to reopen
Cypriots will finally get access to their bank accounts later on Thursday after a nearly two-week lockdown, but under tight restrictions unprecedented in the eurozone.
Google reveals views of Japan's nuclear ghost town
Google on Thursday began offering the chance for people to wander virtually through an abandoned town deep within the exclusion zone around Japan's crippled nuclear plant.
Joint Korean complex running after hotline snapped
A joint South-North Korean industrial complex was operating normally Thursday, officials said, despite Pyongyang severing a military hotline used to monitor movement in and out of the zone.
Pope to stamp personal touch on Easter celebrations
Pope Francis will stamp his personal touch on Easter celebrations starting by washing the feet of young prisoners on Thursday as he stresses the importance of reaching out to those in need.
Judge in Sarkozy probe receives bullet in post
The judge who charged former president Nicolas Sarkozy with taking financial advantage of France's richest woman has received a bullet and a death threat in the post, say lawyers.
Kazakhstan interested in expanding cooperation with NATO
Kazakhstan Defense Minister met with NATO Secretary General's Special Representative and new NATO officer on interaction with Central Asia.
Kazakhstan’s Senate ratifies agreement on Balkhash thermal power plant
Kazakhstan’s Samruk-Energo [subsidiary of Samruk Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund] owns 25% of shares plus one share, with South Korea’s Samsung owning 75% minus one share.
Stones to headline Glastonbury
The Rolling Stones will play Britain's Glastonbury Festival, the world's largest greenfield music and performing arts spectacle.
Kazakhstan mulls producing drones
Kazakhstan needs to launch production of drones: deputy Defense Minister of Kazakhstan.
Chile's Bachelet announces re-election bid
Popular former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced late Wednesday that she is running in November 17 election.
New Kazakhstan Criminal Code to expand release on bail use
The new Criminal Code of Kazakhstan is going to expand the cases when the right to bail can be applied.
Apple in court in China over 'Siri' claim
Apple appeared in a Shanghai court on Wednesday, accused by a Chinese firm of copying software used for the "Siri" personal assistant on its hugely popular iPhones.
Sommeliers compete in Japan for world's best title
Wine waiters of the world gathered in Tokyo on Wednesday for a competition to find the planet's best sommelier.
US unlocks $100,000 in aid as Myanmar riots spread
The United States said Tuesday it was providing some $100,000 to help the victims of communal riots in Myanmar, as the violence crept closer to the main city of Yangon.
From bedroom to boardroom: UK teen turns tech millionaire
Like many British teenagers, Nick D'Aloisio has a hole in the knee of his jeans and gets in trouble when his bedroom is untidy. Unlike most, the 17-year-old has just sold an app to Yahoo! for tens of millions of pounds.
Kazakhstan Red Cross worker wounded in Yemen
Gunmen on a motorbike wounded a Red Cross worker from Kazakhstan when they shot at her vehicle in Yemen's capital.
Half of Kazakhstan residents against police shooting without warning
49.2 percent of the adult population of the country’s cities opposes the legislative amendment about gives policemen the right to shoot without warning in case of a threat to their life: poll.
Ex CIA head says sorry, in first speech since quitting
Former CIA chief General David Petraeus said sorry Tuesday for the "mistake" which triggered his resignation last year, in his first public speech since quitting due to an extra-marital affair.
