New Majilis chief of staff appointed
Speaker of the Majilis Nurlan Nigmatulin has presented the new chief of staff Ussen Zhetenov.
Mali stability important to Europe: German minister
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said Thursday that the stability of Mali was "important for Europe's security" during a visit to the divided west African country under Islamist control in the north.
China, Japan citizens back Obama for second term: poll
Citizens of China and Japan overwhelmingly support President Barack Obama to win a second term, according to an AFP-Ipsos poll which suggests Mitt Romney's tough talk on the Asian powers could have dented his image.
Australia wants closer ASEAN ties: FM Carr
Australia will elevate its engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and seek to more closely align its foreign policy with that of the bloc.
Chrysler exec lashes out at Donald Trump on Twitter
A top Chrysler executive had a very public, colorful go at Donald Trump on Twitter Thursday after the billionaire accused the auto giant of wanting to ship American jobs to China.
Kazakhstan's withdrawal from common energy system threatens north Kyrgyzstan with energy deficit
Kyrgyzstan will face serious problems with transportation of energy from the south to the north of the country, should Kazakhstan withdraw from Central Asia common energy grid.
UN Population Fund views Kazakhstan as regional hub
Kazakhstan is becoming a regional hub and we have to see how Kazakhstan grows, develops and renders support to the neighboring countries in this region: UNFPA head.
Hollande warns Iran after meeting Israeli PM
French President Francois Hollande said he wanted "concrete acts" from Iran to prove it was not pursuing a nuclear arms drive after his first face-to-face meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Canada lawmakers pass masks ban
The Canadian Parliament passed a ban Wednesday on masks at riots that punishes violations with up to 10 years behind bars in a bid to crack down on radical groups.