Swiss region bans full-face Muslim veil
Voters in Switzerland's Italian-speaking region Sunday slapped a ban on wearing full-face veils, a move condemned by the country's Muslim community and Amnesty International.
Nazarbayev calls Central Asia to solve water issues
We need an open dialog on water issues in the region. Nobody will solve the problems for us. We have to come to a consensus ourselves: Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan's Akhmetov taking part in CSTO summit in Sochi
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov is participating in the meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in Sochi.
CU poised to unify duties on oil products
The Customs Union countries - Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus - are working to align duties on oil products to tackle corruption.
S. Korea urges N. Korea to resume family reunions
South Korea on Monday urged North Korea to review its decision to postpone a reunion for families separated by the Korean War, saying it had "deeply wounded" those chosen to participate.
Eurasian Economic Union agreement to be discussed in Astana
Kazakhstan President will meet with Prime-Ministers of the Customs Union and Common Economic Space member-countries.
Bo trial shows obedience is the goal for Beijing: analysts
The conviction of disgraced top politician Bo Xilai was less about eradicating ubiquitous corruption in China and more about warning Communist Party cadres to stay loyal to the new leadership or suffer the consequences.
Nazarbayev to visit Monaco
On September 27-28 Nursultan Nazarbayev will render an official visit to Monaco on an invitation of Prince Albert II.
Kazakhstan calls US to repeal Jackson-Vanik amendment
Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov had a meeting with US Congressmen during his official visit to Washington this summer.