Swiss region bans full-face Muslim veil 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.
23 September 2013 18:53
Nazarbayev calls Central Asia to solve water issues 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.
23 September 2013 18:17
Kazakhstan's Akhmetov taking part in CSTO summit in Sochi 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.
23 September 2013 18:03
CU poised to unify duties on oil products 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.
23 September 2013 17:43
S. Korea urges N. Korea to resume family reunions 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.
23 September 2013 17:21
Eurasian Economic Union agreement to be discussed in Astana 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.
23 September 2013 16:53
Bo trial shows obedience is the goal for Beijing: analysts 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.
23 September 2013 16:53
Nazarbayev to visit Monaco Nazarbayev to visit Monaco On September 27-28 Nursultan Nazarbayev will render an official visit to Monaco on an invitation of Prince Albert II.
23 September 2013 16:45
Kazakhstan calls US to repeal Jackson-Vanik amendment 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.
23 September 2013 14:54
Obama: Navy Yard shooting must inspire gun law change Obama: Navy Yard shooting must inspire gun law change President Barack Obama used a memorial service for the victims of America's latest mass shooting on Sunday to make another impassioned appeal to reform gun ownership laws.
23 September 2013 13:21
N. Korea tests long-range rocket engine: US think-tank N. Korea tests long-range rocket engine: US think-tank New satellite images suggest North Korea tested a long-range rocket engine last month.
23 September 2013 12:09
Triumphant Merkel to start search for coalition ally Triumphant Merkel to start search for coalition ally The day after her stunning election triumph, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was Monday set to start the process of haggling with potential partners over how to rule Europe's biggest economy.
23 September 2013 11:02
Astana to submit EXPO-2017 registration file in December Astana to submit EXPO-2017 registration file in December Kazakhstan Prime-Minister has met with the Secretary General of the International Exhibitions Bureau during his visit to France.
22 September 2013 12:58
Mali president inaugurated in front of thousands Mali president inaugurated in front of thousands Leaders from across Africa and France watched the inauguration of Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita in front of thousands of his supporters.
21 September 2013 14:39
US waiting for Syria chemical arms list US waiting for Syria chemical arms list With the clock ticking down on a Russian-US deal, the United States said Thursday it expected Syria to hand over a list of its chemical arms within the next few days.
21 September 2013 12:42
Venezuela accuses US of blocking diplomatic efforts Venezuela accuses US of blocking diplomatic efforts Venezuela accused the United States of hampering its diplomatic efforts Thursday, saying Washington was denying airspace to its China-bound president and blocking visas for its UN delegation.
21 September 2013 10:01
Smoking to be banned in English prisons: report Smoking to be banned in English prisons: report Smoking is set to be prohibited in all prisons in England and Wales over fears of that staff may bring compensation claims.
20 September 2013 19:00
Iran president offers to broker Syria talks Iran president offers to broker Syria talks Iranian President Hassan Rowhani said Thursday his government was ready to "help facilitate dialogue" between the Syrian government and the opposition.
20 September 2013 14:49
Great Britain thanks Kazakhstan for military transit permit Great Britain thanks Kazakhstan for military transit permit Chairman of Kazakhstan Senate Kairat Mami has met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Kazakhstan Carolyn Browne.
20 September 2013 13:56

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