Australian doctors call for ban on smacking kids
Australian doctors Friday called for the smacking of children by parents to be made illegal, saying it was too easy to blur the line between reasonable discipline and abuse.
6 cases of imported Dengue fever registered in Kazakhstan
Senior sanitary doctor of Kazakhstan is advising the citizens against spending vacations in Malaysia and Portugal, in particular on Madeira Island and on Spanish islands.
The pope and the Stones, superstars of Copacabana
Pope Francis on Thursday showed that his message of renewed faith in Jesus Christ can compete with the Rolling Stones and their Sympathy for the Devil.
Taldykorgan monuments to be QR coded
Special QR codes will be placed on monument in the city of Taldykorgan in southern Kazakhstan.
Elder Bush shaves head in support of child with cancer
Former US President George HW Bush shaved his head this week in solidarity with the young son of a member of his security detail who is suffering from leukemia.
British press hails George's 'kingly authority'
Britain's press on Thursday gave their seal of approval to Prince William and his wife Kate's decision to name their newborn baby boy George Alexander Louis, saying it had "kingly authority".
Pope warns Latin America against legalizing drugs
Pope Francis warned Latin America against legalizing drugs on Wednesday, delving into a hot topic in his home region after celebrating the first public mass of his landmark visit to Brazil.
Grace church pastor in for psychiatric check in Almaty
Pastor of a protestant church in Astana, accused of harming one of the church’s members, will have to undergo a psychiatric check in Almaty.
Australia's Abbott plans military solution to boatpeople
Australia's conservative opposition unveiled plans Thursday for a military-led response to repel boatpeople, branding the problem a "national emergency".
Studies show menthol cigs harder to quit: US
US regulators on Tuesday released a review of scientific data that shows menthol cigarettes are harder to quit than regular kinds, and asked for public input on a possible ban.
Elderly with diabetes 50% likelier to have disability
Older adults with diabetes are between 50 and 80 percent likelier to have a disability compared to people without the disease.
Strange lake creature brought to South Kazakhstan rescuers
An unusual creature that looks like a tadpole shrimp of Branchiopoda class was found in one of the lakes of South Kazakhstan.
Hungary offers Kazakhstan to breed rare cattle
Hungarian businessmen have suggested breeding rare Hungarian Grey cows in Kazakhstan.
William and Kate show off royal baby boy
Britain's Prince William, his wife Kate and their newborn baby son were spending their first day at home as a family Wednesday, a day after the royal couple showed off the future monarch to the world.
Kazakhstan athlete wins TV Cup in Vietnam
Kazakhstan athlete has won the most beautiful volleyball player title at the VTV-Eximbank Cup 2013.
N. Korea kicks off mass games with war victory theme
North Korea has launched its annual Arirang festival, featuring tens of thousands of performers in a highly-choreographed display of patriotism and support for the ruling Kim dynasty.
Kazakhstan residents select two EXPO-2017 logos
Two best logos have been selected through the online voting for EXPO-2017 logos that have finished on July 23.
Major China coal plant drains lake, wells: Greenpeace
A major Chinese state-owned coal producer has caused "drastic drops" in groundwater near one of its projects.
Hungarian businessmen enhancing historic ties with Magyars descendants in Kazakhstan
A Hungarian delegation taking part in a car rally called On the Path of the Ancestors arrived in Astana.
U.S. Ambassador's blackmailing of Kazakhstan Healthcare Minister revealed
Former U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan sent a letter to Kazakhstan Healthcare Minister insistently recommending her to continue the methadone program in Kazakhstan.