Putin and Nazarbayev talk Ukraine
Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev had a telephone conversation with Russia's Putin about the situation in Ukraine.
Ablyazov's wife deportation to Kazakhstan illegal: Italy Court of Cassation
The wife of Kazakh tycoon and former head of BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyzov was illegally deported to Kazakhstan, Italy's Court of Cassation rules.
Kazakhstan lifts ban from Russian fuel imports
Kazakhstan has lifted restrictions from import of oil products from Russia.
Kazakhstan not among 35 most powerful militaries
Kazakhstan is in the 80th place in the ranking by conventional military strength according to the Global Firepower Index.
Former aide to Britain's Prince Philip charged with sex abuse
The former personal assistant of Britain's Prince Philip has been charged with sexually abusing a girl while he was working for the royal family in the 1970s, prosecutors said.
Ex-spy Litvinenko death inquiry to open in Britain
Britain will formally open an inquiry into the radioactive poisoning of Russian former spy Alexander Litvinenko in a case that threatens to increase tensions with Moscow amid the crisis in Ukraine.
Kerry heads to India to end relationship rut
US Secretary of State John Kerry forecast a transformation Wednesday in Washington's troubled relations with India as he headed to New Delhi for ice-breaking talks with new Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
US and Europe hit Russia with toughest sanctions yet
The United States and Europe targeted Russia's key financial, arms and energy sectors Tuesday with tough new sanctions in response to Moscow's intervention in the Ukraine crisis.
China's former security chief under investigation: Xinhua
China's former security chief Zhou Yongkang is under investigation, the official Xinhua news agency said Tuesday, in a move targeting one of the ruling Communist Party's most powerful men.
New deputy finance minister in Kazakhstan
New deputy finance minister has been appointed in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh diplomats not willing to repay £1.8 million 'debt' of London congestion charges
Kazakhstani diplomats in Britain are not planning to repay £1.8 million of congestion charges for driving in London city center.
Two frontline soldiers commit suicide in S. Korea
South Korea's military confirmed the apparent suicides of two army privates, raising fresh questions over the deployment of young conscripts in frontline units after a deadly shooting spree last month.
Venezuela sings Happy Birthday to late president Chavez
Supporters of Venezuela's former president Hugo Chavez celebrated what would have been his 60th birthday Monday with fireworks, a gun salute -- and the unveiling of a computer font based on the late leader's handwriting.
EU to impose new Russia sanctions as fighting blocks MH17 probe
The EU is set to approve punishing sanctions against Russia Tuesday over its role in the Ukraine crisis, after Kiev seized control of part of the MH17 crash site in fighting that blocked an international effort to recover victims' remains.
Japan rolls out more sanctions over Ukraine
Japan announced it would impose additional sanctions against those responsible for the "annexation of Crimea and destabilisation of eastern Ukraine", without offering further details.
Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on Eid al-Fitr
Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated the citizens of Kazakhstan on Eid al-Fitr.
Kazakhstan urges resolving Gaza Strip crisis
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called upon Israel and Palestine to stop the bloodshed.
Ukrainian Embassy in Kazakhstan: airplane crash is Russian terrorist attack
The Embassy of Ukraine in Kazakhstan has made a statement about the tragic crash of the Malaysian Arilines MH17 flight that claimed lives of 298 people.
Kazakhstan's anti-corruption movement to eradicate corruption through education
A nationwide anti-corruption movement Zhanaru was initiated in Kazakhstan in the beginning of this year.
Slovak president hands over salary to the poor, sick
Slovakia's President Andrej Kiska has given his first month's salary to 10 impoverished families, some coping with serious illness, a spokesman said.