Kazakhstan delegation taking part in OSCE Annual Assembly
Kazakhstan’s parliamentary delegation is taking part in the XXIII annual session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Baku.
Sarajevo marks 100 years since killing that sparked WWI
Sarajevo on Saturday was to mark 100 years since the assassination that sparked World War I, an act that still deeply divides the people of the Balkans over the legacy of that fateful day.
UN says 110,000 have fled to Russia from Ukraine
Some 110,000 people have fled to Russia from Ukraine while more than 54,000 have been displaced inside the conflict-torn country, the UN said.
Juncker named to top EU job in bitter blow for Britain
Jean-Claude Juncker has been named as the next president of the European Commission with backing from most EU leaders, dealing a bitter blow to opponent David Cameron and threatening to increase the chances of Britain leaving the bloc.
US says Mexican chopper crosses border, shoots twice
A Mexican military helicopter ventured around 100 yards (meters) into the United States and fired two shots, the US border security agency said Friday in a claim quickly denied by Mexico.
EU signs association accords with Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova
The European Union on Friday signed association accords with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova as the three former Soviet republics committed themselves to a future in Europe.
Obama seeks $500 mn to train, equip Syrian rebels
The White House has asked lawmakers for $500 million to train and equip vetted Syrian rebels, in what would be a significant escalation of US involvement in a conflict that has spilled into Iraq.
Four OSCE observers freed by pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine: official
Four OSCE observers who were abducted on May 26 by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine have been freed and have arrived at a hotel in Donetsk, a separatist leader said.
'Great Conciliator' Howard Baker dies in US
Howard Baker, a former United States Senate majority leader and presidential contender known for his ability to achieve compromise across the political aisle, died on Thursday. He was 88.
Nepal PM diagnosed with tuberculosis: party spokesman
US doctors treating Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala have ruled out lung cancer and diagnosed the 75-year-old with tuberculosis, a spokesman for the premier's Nepali Congress party said.
S. Korea's Park keeps PM who resigned over ferry disaster
After two failed attempts to appoint a new prime minister, South Korean President Park Geun-Hye announced Thursday her "agonised" decision to retain the incumbent who resigned over April's ferry disaster.
Costa Rica leader wants name off bridges, buildings
Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis doesn't want his name on plaques at public works or his portrait hung in public offices.
Jailed Australian journalist Greste 'outraged' at verdict
Australian Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste has voiced his "outrage" at being jailed for seven years by an Egyptian court, saying the case was about silencing critical voices.
Out of touch? Hillary Clinton hits back after wealth gaffe
Hillary Clinton sought to nuance her remark that she and ex-president husband Bill were "dead broke" when they left the White House, insisting she was not out of touch.
NATO offers Georgia closer ties
NATO head Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday the alliance will shortly offer Georgia closer ties, but made no mention of membership, amid growing concerns over Russia's intentions in Ukraine.
Global economic situation requires state budget changes: Massimov
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov said that changes to the state budget were needed to support the Kazakhstan economy afore the changing economic situations in Russia and China.
Modernization of Zenit launching site in Kazakhstan - Russia backtracks, Kazakhstan to bear all costs
National Space Agency's chief said that most probably Kazakhstan would take upon itself all the costs associated with modernization of Zenit launching complex in order to replace Proton booster.
Military medics to be trained at postgraduate center in Almaty
Center for postgraduate training of military medics will open in Almaty in 2014, according to the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan.
Prevention is better than punishment to fight corruption: Massimov
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Karim Massimov considers that preventive methods are a more effective way of fighting the shadow economy and corruption rather than punitive measures.
Grandson of late Chinese leader Deng promoted: media
The grandson of China's late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping has been given his first low-level leadership post in the area where his grandfather made history, state media said.