Weather is not affected by rocket launches: Kazakh Minister of Emergency Situations
Minister of Emergency Situations Vladimir Bozhko expressed his opinion concerning commentaries of local environmentalists who said that rocket launches affected weather conditions in Kazakhstan.
Akon on food, female beauty in Kazakhstan
American rapper and R&B-singer Akon, who performed in Astana on July 6, has shared his thoughts on beauty and food in Kazakhstan.
Prince George, 'style icon', to celebrate first birthday
Britain's Prince George celebrates his first birthday on Tuesday, capping a year in which the globetrotting infant became the trend-setting face of the modern royal family.
Philippine sect opens 'world's largest indoor arena'
Philippine President Benigno Aquino presided over the opening on Monday of what is billed as the world's largest indoor stadium, erected by a politically-influential religious sect.
US warns against 'pure caffeine' after teen dies
US regulators on Friday warned against ingesting pure powdered caffeine, which is being sold in bulk over the Internet and is known to have killed at least one teenager.
German surgeon conducts master class in Almaty
Professor Werner Haberbosch, head of the cardiology department at SRH Zentralklinikum clinic in the German city of Suhl came to Almaty to conduct master classes for his colleagues from Kazakhstan.
Skibbe names Kazakhstani born Alexander Merkel most talented German football player
Michael Skibbe, manager of Swiss Grasshoppers FC, named Kazakhstani born Alexander Merkel one of the most talented football players of Germany.
If you are short on change take a coin of goodness: available on Almaty bus stops
Posters with coins of goodness have appeared on a number of Almaty bus stops.
World to celebrate 1st Mandela Day since icon's death
People around the world will celebrate "Mandela Day" Friday for the first time since the iconic South African leader's death by doing good deeds on what would have been his 96th birthday.
Great white shark choked by sea lion
A great white shark that washed up on an Australian beach this week had a sea lion stuck in its throat which likely caused its death, fisheries officials said.
Hello Kitty designer defends cute character as cat turns 40
The flamboyant designer of Japanese cartoon and global mega-brand Hello Kitty defended the cute cat against new rivals Thursday as the character prepares to celebrate her 40th birthday.
Ancient town under water as downpours hit central China
One of China's renowned ancient towns was under water Wednesday as heavy rain hit the centre of the country, with tens of thousands of people evacuated from the area.
20 postcards from 2014 World Cup
The World Cup in Brazil has ended but the memories will stay with us for a long time.
How do fake legs address Almaty's pothole problem?
Almaty activists have invented an unusual way to draw attention of the authorities to the problem of potholes in the city.
Across 27 countries in 75 days: adventures of Indian filmmaker
Lal Jose and his friends will drive across two continents, crossing 27 countries, including Kazakhstan, and covering 24,000 kilometers in 75 days with a message of good will.
Caterpillar plague in eastern Kazakhstan
Green caterpillars have flooded Shygys and Novoyavlenka villages in East Kazakhstan Oblast.
11 000 Kazakhstanis may face disruption of their planned holidays abroad
All of them were unlucky to buy non-refundable air tickets for chartered flights to be performed by Turkey-based Atlas Jet that has halted its regular flights.
HIV scare after Australian health worker diagnosed with virus
Australian authorities were urging 399 people in eastern Victoria state to have an HIV test after a health care worker was diagnosed with the virus that causes AIDS.
Bizarre glow over Kyzylorda explained
A very unusual phenomenon has been witnessed by residents of Kyzylorda on the evening of July 8.
8 Silk Road monuments in Kazakhstan added to UNESCO World Heritage List
UNESCO added seven settlements of the Great Silk Road located at the territory of Kazakhstan onto its World Heritage List.