Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev to attend G20 summit in Russia’s St. Petersburg
September 12-13, Head of State is expected to attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia to visit Kazakhstan
The visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister precedes the first state visit of President Xi Jinping scheduled for September 6-8.
Norway PM turns taxi driver to find out 'what people really think'
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg revealed Sunday that he has gone undercover as a taxi driver for an afternoon.
Rudd makes gay marriage an Australian election issue
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Monday it was time to end the "acrimonious" debate on gay marriage, after he vowed to introduce a bill legalising same-sex unions if returned to office.
Russia, US want Syria talks 'as soon as possible': Lavrov
Moscow and Washington are in agreement about the need to stage a fresh round of Syria peace talks "as soon as possible".
First Indian nuclear submarine set for open sea trials
India's first home-built nuclear submarine is ready for sea trials in open waters, a step before it becomes fully operational.
Zimbabwe agrees to sell uranium to Iran: media report
Zimbabwe has signed a secret deal to supply Iran with the raw materials needed to develop a nuclear weapon, in breach of international sanctions.
Latino candidate for NY mayor hopes to stir 'sleeping giant'
If Adolfo Carrion's math is correct, all he needs to become the next mayor of New York is for half the city's Hispanic voters to turn out on election day.
Obama: Greece needs policies focused on growth and jobs
US President Barack Obama called Thursday for more growth-oriented policies in Greece, saying the austerity has not been adequate to revive the country's battered economy.
Brazil to raise alleged US spying during Kerry visit next week
Allegations of US electronic spying in Brazil will be raised when US Secretary of State John Kerry visits the country next week.
Kazakhstan and China to agree on visa-free group travel
Kazakhstan mulls signing an agreement on visa-free group travel with China.
US Ambassador to leave Kazakhstan
US Ambassador to Kazakhstan Kenneth J. Fairfax is going to leave his post in Kazakhstan in the middle of September.
Nagasaki marks 68th anniversary of US atomic bombing
Nagasaki on Friday marked the 68th anniversary of the atomic bombing by the United States during World War II that turned the Japanese city into an inferno.
US pulls staff from Lahore consulate over 'threats'
The United States on Thursday evacuated all non-emergency staff from its consulate in Lahore, Pakistan, citing "specific threats" amid a worldwide alert over Al-Qaeda intercepts.
Syria on menu as Ban, Russia FM hold working dinner
UN chief Ban Ki-moon emphasized the need to find a political solution to the Syrian conflict when he met Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday.
Obama, Erdogan discuss Syria and Egypt
US President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone Wednesday to discuss developments in Syria and Egypt.
UN team to inspect N. Korean ship impounded in Panama
A team of UN experts will head to Panama next week to inspect a North Korean ship impounded last month after the discovery of Cuban missile parts in its cargo.
Top Venezuelan court rejects opposition's vote appeal
Venezuela's top court on Wednesday rejected opposition leader Henrique Capriles' appeal following the contested presidential vote that brought Hugo Chavez's handpicked successor to power.
US,EU urge return to democracy in Egypt
The United States and the European Union on Wednesday urged Egypt's battling political factions and dominant military to agree a path for a return to democratic rule.
Japan summons China envoy over ships near disputed isles
Tokyo said Thursday it summoned Beijing's envoy after Chinese government ships entered Japanese territorial waters near islands at the centre of a row between the Asian giants.