'Tree of life' has Kurdish roots: studySeen by some as emblematic of the Mediterranean landscape and cuisine, the olive tree in fact has its domesticated roots in Kurdish regions, said a study Wednesday that seeks to settle an age-old debate.
06 February 2013
Damaged by scandal, Spain PM holds on Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will keep his job despite being named in a corruption scandal, but the affair leaves him weakened as he tries to steer Spain out of a deep economic crisis.
Kazakhstan to produce wind generatorsTechnologies for production of components for development of green energy are going to be introduced in Kazakhstan.
06 February 2013
British lawmakers approve gay marriage in historic vote British lawmakers voted in favour of controversial legislation allowing gay marriage on Tuesday despite fierce opposition from members of Prime Minister David Cameron's own party.
06 February 2013
8.0 quake strikes Solomons, sparks Pacific tsunami A major 8.0 magnitude earthquake was feared to have flattened villages in the Solomon Islands Wednesday, and triggered a tsunami with destructive potential for Pacific nations' coasts.
President Nazarbayev arrives in SpainPresident is to meet Spain's King Juan Carlos, head of the country’s Government Mariano Rajoy and leaders of a number of Spanish companies.
Japan fashionistas defend 'obscene' photographer Japanese fashionistas leaped to the defence of Tokyo-based Singaporean photographer Leslie Kee on Tuesday after he was arrested for selling books containing pictures of male genitals.
05 February 2013
Samsung to pump $1 bn into research, venture fund Samsung announced Monday it was pumping more than $1 billion into research and venture capital funding efforts that will be led by a new hub for the South Korean giant in Silicon Valley.