Gun lobby slams 'elitist hypocrite' Obama
The US gun lobby lashed out at President Barack Obama Tuesday as an "elitist hypocrite" for providing Secret Service protection to his daughters but balking at having armed guards in all schools.
Obama backs new gun reforms as Newtown grieves
President Barack Obama pledged Monday to vigorously pursue "sensible" gun control but, a month after a school massacre traumatized America, questioned whether tough new laws could pass Congress.
Kazakhstan's minimum subsistence rate based on poorest African countries
Dariga Nazarbayeva unveiled the origin of Kazakhstan's very low subsistence rate.
Kazakhstan adopts state-supported education deposits
Depositing a certain amount in the name of their child, parents enjoy both the bank’s interest and a special premium from the government.
Law allowing Cubans to go abroad without permit takes effect
A law allowing Cubans to travel abroad without special permits took effect on the communist-ruled island Monday for the first time in half a century.
Philippine leader keeps gun despite outcry
Philippine President Benigno Aquino may continue to carry a gun despite an impending ban on bearing firearms in the run-up to polls.
End to China media row dims reform hopes
Action by China's leaders to contain a row that saw rare protests against censorship shows there is no consensus for immediate change, analysts say, despite rising calls for press freedom and other reforms.
Gun lobby takes aim at Biden's guns task force
The top US firearms lobby emerged from talks with Vice President Joe Biden on curbing violence Thursday saying he cared more about stamping out gun rights than protecting school kids.
Central Bank Governor Gregory Marchenko refuses to comment on efforts to raise retirement age
According to him, the Government and the Parliament will be responsible for any final decisions.