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.
06 May 2013
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.
06 May 2013
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.
06 May 2013
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.
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.
Anwar says only fraud can stop Malaysia opposition
Anwar Ibrahim said only fraud can stop his Malaysian opposition from scoring a historic election win as the rival sides launched a last-ditch campaign blitz Saturday on the eve of a tense vote.
05 May 2013
US names new Afghanistan-Pakistan envoy
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday named veteran diplomat James Dobbins to be the new special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan at what he called "a pivotal moment" for the two nations.
Obama does 'not foresee' US troops in Syria
President Barack Obama came close Friday to ruling out deploying US troops to Syria, saying he did not foresee a scenario in which that would be beneficial to the United States or Syria.
Obama to talk trade, drugs at Central America summit
US President Barack Obama heads to Costa Rica on Friday for a summit with Central American leaders on trade, immigration and the drug war after renewing security ties with Mexico.