Lifestyle

Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry introduced a ban on smoking shisha in public places, including night clubs, restaurants, cinemas and any indoor public entertainment facilities on March 14, 2013, Tengrinews.kz reports citing the decree of the chief sanitary doctor of Kazakhstan.

Aleksandra Satarova, a model from Almaty got into the Top 15 models at the international pageant TOP Model of the World-2013, Tengrinews.kz reports. 17-y.o. Satarova also won the title of the 2nd Vice-Miss Europe Queen.

The number of children born outside marriage in Europe has doubled over two decades to 40 percent, with Estonia, Slovenia and France registering almost three out of every five births out of wedlock, AFP reports citing EU data.

Pet hedgehogs are a playful and adorable addition to your family. When you are looking for an exotic pet, a hedgehog is an excellent choice. They’re notoriously easy to care for, easy going, and don’t take up much space or make a mess. They’re perfect for a busy family, especially if you only have time to spend with your pet in the evenings, since hedgehogs are nocturnal.

At least five people who were served bleach-laced water at a Mister Donut store in Japan had to be treated by medics, AFP reports citing the operator.

Shanghai said the end of an embarrassing pollution case which saw dead pigs floating down the city's main river was in sight, with the total number recovered now standing at more than 16,000, AFP reports.