Pollution blamed for drop in Beijing tourism: state media
The number of tourists visiting China's capital fell by more than 14 percent in the first half of this year compared to 2012.
Major west-to-east oil pipeline proposed in Canada
TransCanada announced plans Thursday for the construction of a $12 billion pipeline to carry oil from the Alberta oil sands to the Atlantic seaboard.
Google's Motorola unveils Android smartphone
Motorola on Thursday introduced a keenly-anticipated Moto X smartphone in a move aimed at reviving the withered mobile device maker bought by Google for $12.5 billion.
Drastically higher taxes on powerful cars will only be applied to 2.8% of all cars in Kazakhstan
The country’s media reported earlier that Kazakhstan’s respective ministries seek to raise taxes on cars equipped with engines of 3-4 liters from the current $169 to $746 depending on the engine volume.
Feeling a bit violent? Maybe it's hot outside
If the heat makes you cranky, take heart: you're not alone, according to a study out Thursday in the US journal Science that links rising tempers to hot temperatures.
Facebook lets users showcase posts on other websites
Facebook on Wednesday began letting people share social network posts at blogs or other spots on the Internet.
After Higgs breakthrough, CERN readies for next cosmic quest
A year ago, the world's largest particle collider made one of the greatest discoveries in the history of science, identifying what is believed to be the Higgs Boson -- the long-sought maker of mass.
'Smart' homes open doors to hackers
Smart homes that let residents control alarms, locks and more over the internet are opening doors for crooks with hacker skills, according to computer security specialists.
Chinese President Xi Jinping to come to Kazakhstan early September 2013
The Chinese side plans to launch the Beineu-Bozoi-Shymkent gas pipeline to supply gas to the South Kazakhstan from gas fields located near Aktobe.