Golovkin starts construction of resort in Karaganda's National Park
Kazakhstani boxer Gennady Golovkin is constructing a resort in the Karkaralinsk National Park, Karaganda Oblast.
No ID cards for Kazakhstanis with tattoos and piercings
A new rule in Kazakhstan bans facial piercings and tattoos on photos for identification documents.
First Charlie Hebdo since attack is published
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published its first edition since Islamist gunmen killed 12 people in an attack on its offices.
Brazil army concerned over gay hate crime bill: report
Brazil's military has voiced concern over a bill that would penalize homophobia and discrimination against gays.
Woody Allen returns to TV roots with Amazon series
Oscar-winning filmmaker Woody Allen is going back to his TV roots in a deal with online giant Amazon to write and direct his own series.
The Who, Elton John to headline New Orleans Jazz Fest
The Who, Elton John and Lady Gaga will headline a diverse array of musicians at this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Amid rumors over health, Fidel Castro sends letter to Maradona: report
Fidel Castro has written a letter to Argentine football great Diego Maradona that appears to show the 88-year-old Cuban leader is alive.
Pope heads to Sri Lanka, kicking off Asia trip
Pope Francis set off for a six-day trip to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, where his open-air masses are expected to draw millions.
Kazakh student gets response letter from Queen Elizabeth II
A school student from Pavlodar in northern Kazakhstan Sofia Kairbayeva wrote a letter to Queen Elizabeth II and received a response.