Military equipment exhibited in Semey to celebrate May 7
Missile forces and artillery vehicles were exhibited next to the building of city’s Akimat in Semey.
Panama, in energy crisis, closes schools, universities
Up against the wall in a drought-sparked energy crisis, Panama said Tuesday it would shut high schools and universities for three days, in a desperate bid to reduce power usage.
US, S.Korea vow no concessions to North
The leaders of the United States and South Korea on Tuesday vowed no concessions to North Korea after months of high tension, saying the burden was on the communist state to end the crisis.
Immigration tops British government's agenda for the year
The British government will set out its legislative programme for the coming year on Wednesday, with immigration top of the agenda in a Queen's Speech aimed at people who "work hard and want to get on".
Kazakhstan to introduce fixed rates on electricity from renewable energy sources
Analysis of global experience helped define 2 major support measures: fixed rates and green certificates: Kazakhstan expert.
Lebanon 'liberal' for Mideast, but gays still targeted
Lebanon has a reputation as the most liberal country in the conservative Middle East, but even a night on the town for gays can end in arrest and humiliating sexuality "tests".
Kazakhstan to host 47th meeting of Asian Development Bank in 2014
The ADB meeting in Astana is scheduled for May 2-3, 2014.
Nazarbayev calls to analyze anti-crisis programs
Nursultan Nazarbayev attended the meeting on implementation of the State Program of Accelerated Industrial-Innovative Development.
Russia, US agree joint push for peace in Syria
After months of sharp differences, Russia and the United States have agreed to push both sides in Syria to find an end to the bloodshed, offering to hold an international conference in search of peace.
Study: US immigration reform would cost $6.3 trillion
A US political battle raged Monday over the cost of Senate-proposed immigration reform, with a conservative think-tank warning the plan to legalize 11 million undocumented workers would soar to $6.3 trillion.
Armenia's ruling party wins Yerevan mayor race amid tensions
Armenia's ruling party has comfortably won a mayoral election in the capital Yerevan.
Britain mulling payouts for Kenyan Mau Mau victims: report
Britain is negotiating to compensate thousands of Kenyans who claim they were severely mistreated by their colonial rulers during the 1950s Mau Mau uprising.
Libya adopts law barring Kadhafi-era officials
Libya's General National Congress, under pressure from militiamen, on Sunday voted through a controversial law to exclude former regime officials from public posts in a move that could see the premier removed from office.
Kazakh Senators to visit the U.S.
Among other things, while in Washington they will unveil a photo exhibition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Congress of World Religions.
Malaysian coalition retains power, opposition alleges fraud
Malaysia's ruling coalition retained its 56-year grip on power in hard-fought elections and called for "reconciliation" Monday, as the opposition alleged widespread fraud and refused to concede defeat.
Astana joins EU energy saving initiative
Astana joined the EU initiative called Covenant of Mayors – East that calls the global community to use energy resources rationally.
Pension reforms will enable people working in hazardous environments to retire at 50: PM
Pension deductions for those involved in hazardous industrial production will make up 15%.
S. Korea rejects 'incomprehensible' North demands
South Korea on Monday dismissed an "incomprehensible" list of North Korean demands for reviving suspended operations at a jointly-run industrial park.
India, China begin withdrawing troops from border
India and China have starting withdrawing troops from a disputed area in the Himalayas to resolve a row that has strained ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Military parade will demonstrate Kazakhstan's combat power to CSTO and NATO: expert
First Kazakhstan Military Parade that will be held on May 7 is a demonstration of Kazakhstan's combat power to international organizations.