Swazi princess weaves royal raps in defence of monarchySitting on a cushion under a tree on a hot and dusty farm with a reality TV show crew standing by, Swaziland's royal princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini lays down a quick-fire rap.
02 October 2015
Wounded come home as Mexico demands Egypt compensationOn stretchers and in wheelchairs, six Mexican tourists hurt in a mistaken Egyptian air strike that killed eight others returned home, as Mexico pressed for compensation for the victims.
'Mama Merkel' cheered by Syrians at refugee centreChancellor Angela Merkel won a hero's welcome as she visited a Berlin migrant centre, with Syrians cheering and taking selfies as Germany threw open its doors to thousands of refugees.
11 September 2015
Elizabeth II marks record reign with little fanfareBritain celebrated Queen Elizabeth II becoming the country's longest-reigning monarch, a milestone the 89-year-old herself downplayed as "not one to which I have ever aspired."
10 September 2015
'Tired but happy': refugees arrive in France from GermanyA first group of around 50 refugees arrived in France from Germany as Paris tries to ease pressure on its neighbour, which has received the bulk of the migrants streaming into Europe.
10 September 2015
Elizabeth II: Britain's constant in an ever-changing worldAfter reigning through the decline of the British empire and some of the worst scandals in royal history, Queen Elizabeth II is set to become Britain's longest-serving monarch.
North, South Korea to hold family reunion in OctoberNorth and South Korea agreed to hold a reunion in October for families separated by the Korean War, following all-night talks between their respective Red Cross branches.
08 September 2015
Thousands of refugees receive warm welcome in GermanyGermany readied for hundreds more refugees to arrive from Hungary via Austria, a day after thousands were greeted, often by volunteers holding signs that read "Welcome to Germany".
07 September 2015
Queen Elizabeth's reign rooted in ancestor VictoriaQueen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarchs, both came to the throne young yet remained a steady presence through eras of dramatic change.
Obama returns to Washington, fresh from vacationPresident Barack Obama returned to Washington late after spending two weeks vacationing on the posh island of Martha's Vineyard with his family.
24 August 2015
Kung fu tourism: foreigners learn at China schoolIn the countryside outside the birthplace of the Chinese sage Confucius, 35 students battle the elements as well as exhaustion at a remote kung fu training academy.
Kim Kardashian keeps up with Clinton at Hollywood fundraiserReality TV diva Kim Kardashian had better things to do Thursday than tune in to the Republican presidential debate -- like snaring a selfie with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.
Traveler from Kazakhstan tells about his trip around the worldHe has been to 25 countries over these last six months. Arman Aubakirov told Tengrinews about his adventures and impression from the trip as well as gave advices on how to plan the journey..