Kazakhstan bans anonymous bank accounts
A new law that prohibits opening of anonymous bank accounts has been adopted in Kazakhstan.
Brazil's WWII 'rubber soldiers' win compensation
Brazil's congress adopted a law Wednesday to compensate workers who say they were never paid properly after being recruited to Amazon rubber plantations to help the Allies during World War II.
League of Arab States increases cooperation with Kazakhstan
Riyadh Declaration was adopted at the First Session of the Arab Cooperation and Economic Forum with Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Bakytzhan Abdiraiym appointed Vice-Minister of Justice
Abdiraiym Bakytzhan has been appointed Deputy Minister of Justice of Kazakhstan.
Military brass bands parade to take place in Astana
The second international festival of military brass bands will take place in Astana on May 21-25, 2014.
Obama meets Syrian opposition leader
President Barack Obama met Syrian opposition leader Ahmad Jarba Tuesday in a show of support for moderate, embattled foes of President Bashar al-Assad.
Moldova to sign association agreement on June 27: EU
European Union President Herman Van Rompuy Tuesday invited Moldova to sign a key economic and political deal with the EU on June 27, warning against external pressure on the country in remarks aimed at Moscow.
Tokyo to ban sales of incest comic to minors
The Tokyo government is to ban sales to children of a manga comic that depicts incestuous relationships, an official said Tuesday, the first time expanded rules on sexual content have been invoked.
Kazakhstan bans European alcohol import
Kazakhstan will introduce a temporary ban on import of alcohol from a number of foreign countries that do not meet the Customs Union standards.