Malala defies Taliban to take world stage Malala defies Taliban to take world stage Malala Yousafzai took over the United Nations on Friday, nine months after a Taliban gunman put a bullet in her head believing he was ending the Pakistani teenager's campaign for girls' education.
13 July 2013 11:01
Katon-Karagay Park in Kazakhstan may become part of UNESCO reserves network Katon-Karagay Park in Kazakhstan may become part of UNESCO reserves network Thr Ministry of Environment Protection of Kazakhstan is going to submit an application to include the Katon-Karagay National Park into the UNESCO list of world heritage sites.
12 July 2013 18:51
100 doctors transplant organs from one donor to 4 patients in Kazakhstan Icon 100 doctors transplant organs from one donor to 4 patients in Kazakhstan Transplantation to four patients from one donor was made in Syzganov National Scientific Surgery Center in Almaty for the first time in Kazakhstan.
12 July 2013 18:23
Kazakhstan suggests refilling Ural river from Volga waters Kazakhstan suggests refilling Ural river from Volga waters Kazakhstan Environmental Protection Ministry has suggested to refill the Ural river with Volga waters
12 July 2013 18:00
Ivory Coast turns to brute force to save forests Ivory Coast turns to brute force to save forests It was a brutal end to a long-term problem. Faced with the dilemma of trying to save a protected forest, which had become home to thousands of people, the Ivory Coast government turned to force.
12 July 2013 17:39
Did a 'dead' man win election in Mexico town? Did a 'dead' man win election in Mexico town? A man who was allegedly certified as dead almost three years ago has won a race for mayor in the southern state of Oaxaca.
12 July 2013 12:53
More evidence of prostate cancer, omega-3 link More evidence of prostate cancer, omega-3 link US scientists said they have confirmed a surprising 2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids.
12 July 2013 11:12
U.S. journalist to teach Kazakhstan media use Twitter and Facebok U.S. journalist to teach Kazakhstan media use Twitter and Facebok Journalism and social media expert Sonia Smith is visiting Astana on July 12-13.
12 July 2013 10:32
Results of Russian and Kazakhstan tests for heptyl contamination at Baikonur differ Results of Russian and Kazakhstan tests for heptyl contamination at Baikonur differ Experts of both countries are evaluating the consequences of the crash of Russian Proton-M rocket in Kazakhstan.
11 July 2013 21:13
Nearly six million die from smoking every year: WHO Nearly six million die from smoking every year: WHO Despite public health campaigns, smoking remains the leading avoidable cause of death worldwide, killing almost six million people a year, mostly in low- and middle-income countries.
11 July 2013 19:06
What's in a name? More than you think, experts say What's in a name? More than you think, experts say A name can influence everything from your school grades and career choice to who you marry and where you live.
11 July 2013 18:02
World Bank invests in online education World Bank invests in online education Online education service Coursera announced a fresh round of funding from the investment arm of the World Bank and other backers.
11 July 2013 16:55
Ex-IMF chief says he has no problem with women Ex-IMF chief says he has no problem with women Ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said he doesn't have "any kind of problems with women".
11 July 2013 14:37
Soil detoxifocation at Proton-M crash site completed Soil detoxifocation at Proton-M crash site completed Detoxification of soil pollutants at the crash area of the Russian Proton-M rocket-carrier finished on July 10.
11 July 2013 12:12
Kazakhstan outraged with Russian missile tests in Kazakhstan Icon Kazakhstan outraged with Russian missile tests in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan’s politicians and public figures are outraged with Russia's testing of its missiles at the territory of Kazakhstan.
10 July 2013 19:10
Air pollution boosts lung, heart risks: studies Air pollution boosts lung, heart risks: studies Long-term exposure to particulate air pollution boosts the risk of lung cancer, even at concentrations below the legal maximum.
10 July 2013 18:44
Almaty girl wins Miss Asia title at beauty contest in Bishkek Icon Almaty girl wins Miss Asia title at beauty contest in Bishkek Aigerim Dauletbekova from Almaty has won the Miss Asia title at the International Beauty and Model Festival-2013.
10 July 2013 18:33
Obama revives broccoli-Gate Obama revives broccoli-Gate Michelle Obama's healthy eating campaign is clearly hitting close to home.
10 July 2013 18:01
Bats could help fight mosquitos in Astana Bats could help fight mosquitos in Astana Kazakhstan naturalist Atygai Yesenkulov offered to supply bats to Astana city to help it harness the mosquito population.
10 July 2013 16:23

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