Russia backs Ukraine rebel vote despite West criticism
Russia endorsed a crushing victory for Ukraine's pro-Moscow rebel leadership after controversial polls that the EU slammed as a "new obstacle" for peace.
Kerry to meet chief Palestinian negotiator Monday: US
Department for discussions on "the way forward" in a Middle East peace deal and the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Tense standoff mounts over Catalonia independence vote
The Spanish government launched a fresh judicial challenge against plans for a symbolic vote on independence for the Catalonia region.
NATO reports more Russian flights, intercepts
NATO reported more Russian military flights and interceptsover the Baltics, North Sea and Atlantic, just days after it picked up "an unusual level" of activity over European airspace.
Ukraine wants to buy gas from Kazakhstan
Ukrain is ready to buy gas from Kazakhstan without Russia as an intermediary.
Kazakhstan welcomes elections in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has declared that Kazakhstan respects the choice of the people of Ukraine.
OECD recommends confiscation for all corruption offences in Kazakhstan
The OECD has issued several new recommendations to Kazakhstan in its fight against corruption.
Obama calls for 'inclusive' vote process in Myanmar: W.House
US President Barack Obama has called for an "inclusive and credible" elections process next year in Myanmar.
EU, Russia, Ukraine seal breakthrough gas accord
Russia agreed to resume gas deliveries to war-torn Ukraine through the winter in an EU-brokered, multi-billion dollar deal signed by the three parties in Brussels.
Kazakh peacekeepers in Western Sahara
Kazakhstani peacekeeprs talked about their daily routine in Western Sahara.
Nursultan Nazarbayev meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
Nursultan Nazarbayev has met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Pressure grows on Spanish PM to tackle corruption
Spanish Prime Minister scrambled to contain the fallout of a new graft scandal involving members of his conservative Popular Party.
NATO reports 'large scale' Russian air activity in European airspace
NATO said it had tracked and intercepted four groups of Russian warplanes "conducting significant military manoeuvres" in European airspace over the past two days.
China punishes HK lawmaker for criticising leader
A senior Hong Kong lawmaker was expelled from a prestigious Chinese government body.
Prince Charles, Camilla in Colombia on royal tour
Prince Charles and his wife were welcomed to Colombia with military honors.
Canada unveils new railway rules after Quebec train disaster
Canada announced stricter railway safety measures following last year's runaway train disaster in Quebec that killed 47 people.
World Bank discusses cooperation with Nazarbayev
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with the the managing director at the World Bank Sri Mulyani Indrawati to discuss cooperation between Kazakhstan and the World Bank.
New Zealanders to vote on flag change
New Zealand will hold a binding referendum in 2016 on whether to change the national flag, Prime Minister John Key said.
Iran denies claim nuclear deal is 'finalised'
Iran's government was forced to deny it had already struck a nuclear deal with the West, after a lawmaker accused its negotiators of secretly selling the country short.
Russia angers West by backing rebel polls as EU uphold sanctions
Russia announced it will recognise separatist polls in Ukraine next weekend, sparking an angry reaction from Washington and Kiev's newly elected pro-Western leaders.