West to learn if sanctions softened Russia on Ukraine
Western allies should learn if their punishing sanctions on Russia have softened its stance on Ukraine enough to justify Europe's economic recovery.
Kerry calls for new Middle East peace talks
John Kerry called for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, saying both sides had to be helped to make "tough choices" for lasting stability.
New Akim of Petropavlovsk appointed
Marat Tasmaganbetov has been appointed the new Akim (Mayor) of Petropavlovsk city in northern Kazakhstan.
Armenia joins Eurasian Economic Union
Armenia has joined the Eurasian Economic Union Treaty. The agreement was signed in Minsk, Belarus at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council.
EurAsEC termination agreement signed in Minsk
An agreement on termination of the Eurasian Economic Union (EurAsEC) has been signed by the interstate council in Minsk on October 10.
Greek PM narrowly wins parliamentary confidence vote
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras won a parliamentary confidence vote, which he called in a bid to rally support.
White House: no bypass of Congress for Guantanamo closure
The White House said it aimed to work with US lawmakers towards closing Guantanamo and was not "drafting options" for circumventing a congressional ban.
Famous people to advertise Kazakhstan abroad
Vice Minister for Investment and Development of Kazakhstan said that famous personalities and influential businessment will help advertise Kazakhstan abroad.
Republicans fume over report Obama may shut Guantanamo
President Barack Obama is considering shutting Guantanamo and transferring its terror-suspect detainees to US soil.