Uzbekistan will ban using wild animals in their circuses
Tengrinews.kz - From January 1, 2025, Uzbekistan will ban the use of certain wild animals in circuses.
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi was placed under state protection
Tengrinews.kz - The "Aziret Sultan" Museum-Reserve will now be under state protection. The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister
Ministry has named a lifehack for Kazakhstanis against fraudsters
Tengrinews.kz - A life hack to help Kazakhstanis protect themselves from fraud calls has been revealed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
All Belgians to get iodine pills in case of nuclear accident
Belgium is to provide iodine pills to its entire population to protect it against radioactivity in case of a nuclear accident.
New Zealand bans 'zero hour' contracts
New Zealand has passed legislation banning 'zero hour' contractsto end the use of deals criticised as exploitative.
Russia sends Kazakhstan five air defence missile systems for free
Kazakhstan’s Air Defence Forces have received five air defence missile systems from Russia.
Security for British Jews to be tightened says Cameron
Britain is to step up police patrols in areas with high Jewish populations, Prime Minister David Cameron said.
Hong Kong protesters on hunger strike after violent clashes
Joshua Wong, the teenage face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, and two other student demonstrators went on hunger strike.
Australia's angry birds swoop to protect young
Every year in spring, Australians are seen wearing bicycle helmets with spikes on top or caps that have images of eyes on their back.
Ben Affleck defends Muslims on US TV talk show
Ben Affleck has delivered a spirited defense of Muslims worldwide on a TV talk show hosted by a fellow liberal with little time for the Islamic faith.
Time for worldwide fund to save mangroves: UNEP
World lenders should set up a "Global Mangrove Fund" to protect these hotspots of biodiversity and vital sources of income.
14 detained trying to prevent Faroe Island dolphin hunt
Fourteen animal rights activists have been detained on the Faroe island of Sandoy in the North Atlantic while trying to stop a controversial dolphin hunt.
Mexico launches new police force to fight drug gangs
Mexico launched a new 5,000-member national police force tasked with protecting key sectors of the economy from drug gangs.
Mysterious source of ozone-depleting chemical baffles NASA
A chemical used in dry cleaning and fire extinguishers may have been phased out in recent years.
Species protection needed at 78 sites: study
A scientific study out Thursday identifies 78 sites worldwide in dire need of environmental protection because they harbor species that could go extinct.
Vast Antarctic sanctuary plans fail
Plans to create two vast ocean sanctuaries in Antarctica to protect the pristine wilderness failed Friday for a third time with Russia and China blocking the bids.
Australia, US, France urge Antarctic protected areas
Australia, New Zealand, the United States, France and the EU on Wednesday stepped up pressure on Russia for a swift agreement to create vast Antarctic marine sanctuaries.
Indonesia to host Miss World final despite Muslim anger
The Miss World final takes place on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Saturday after weeks of protests from Muslim hardliners and warnings that extremists could attack the pageant.
Rome diverts traffic to protect Colosseum
The city of Rome from Saturday barred private vehicles from using the main road to the Colosseum in order to protect the iconic monument that has been blackened by pollution and is in a poor state.