Hillary Clinton unveils plan to tighten US gun laws
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton offered proposals Monday to tighten the nation's gun laws, even threating to do so by decree.
Japan parliament passes controversial security bills
Japan's parliament passed contentious security bills into law early Saturday, in a move that could see Japanese troops fight abroad for the first time in 70 years.
Introduction of across-the-board income and property reporting postponed in Kazakhstan
Introduction of across-the-board income and property reporting has been postponed till 2020 in Kazakhstan.
Ditch English for Urdu, Pakistan court orders government
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the government to implement Urdu as the country's official language, replacing English in all communications.
Kazakhstanis to rest on September 24 for Kurban-ait
Kazakhstanis are getting one day off for the Kurban-ait holiday in September,
Kazakhstan's 5% employer pension contributions explained by Vice Minister
Vice Minister of Health and Social Development explains the new provision in the pension legislation concerning five percent employer contributions.
Pros and cons of chemical castration discussed in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is considering pros and cons of introducing chemical castration for convicted pedophiles.
Pension reform in Kazakhstan raises questions
Kazakhstan is moving forward with its new pension system. However, some are concerned it will mean lower revenues for the state budget and more money in the shadow economy.
Kazakhstani popular tourist destinations open for foreigners again
Kazakhstan government has revised the decree that made many popular resorts a special border zone requiring special passes. Foreigners will no longer have to obtain permits to visit them.