Netanyahu and Abbas make rival UN pitches
The leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority both address the UN on Thursday, one seeking recognition for his state, the other warning of a dire threat to his.
Widening Obama lead piles pressure on Romney
A flurry of polls showing widening leads for President Barack Obama Wednesday heaped pressure on Mitt Romney to use their first head-to-head debate next week to launch a major comeback bid.
Iran vows to 'retaliate' any foreign attack
Iran on Thursday vowed to "retaliate" against any attack after Israel's prime minister called for a "red line" to prevent the Islamic republic from acquiring a nuclear bomb.
Japan 'stole' our islands: China tells UN
China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi sparked angry exchanges with Japanese diplomats at the United Nations on Thursday by accusing Japan of stealing disputed islands.
PM delimitates powers and duties of Vice PMs
The PM himself will be in charge of strategic issues of the country’s economic, financial and fiscal policies, the country’s budget, inter-state relations and international cooperation, attraction of foreign investors and enhancement of the investment climate.
Ex Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to USA appointed Foreign Minister
From April 2011 the Foreign Ministry was headed by 48-year-old Yerzhan Kazykhanov. He has been appointed Aide to the President.
Ex Foreign Minister appointed Aide to the President
48-year-old Kazykhanov managed the country’s Foreign Ministry from April 2011.
Czech government to ease ban on liquor sales
The Czech government said Wednesday it would ease a ban on liquor sales in force since September 14 following a wave of methanol poisoning that has claimed at least 25 lives.
Ahmadinejad slams West's 'nuclear intimidation'
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the West and Israel of nuclear "intimidation" on Wednesday, after US President Barack Obama vowed to halt Tehran's alleged weapons program.