Tymoshenko: Ukraine vote 'rigged' before it has even begun
Ukraine's upcoming elections have been rigged before they have even begun and the West must act to prevent the demise of its democracy.
US lifts ban on New Zealand naval ships
The US has lifted a ban that prevented New Zealand naval ships visiting US ports or bases since the 1980s, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday, hailing a "new era" in relations between the two nations.
Suu Kyi calls for release of Pussy Riot singers
Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, on a landmark visit to the United States, called Thursday for the release of jailed members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot.
Abay Bissembayev appointed head of department of Kazakhstan Presidential Affairs
Abay Bissembayev shall be appointed head of the department of Kazakhstan President’s affairs: decree.
Aslan Mussin appointed head of Accounts Commission
Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev has appointed former head of the Presidential Administration Aslan Mussin chairman of the Accounts Commission.
Last US surge troops leave Afghanistan
The last of the 33,000 US soldiers that President Barack Obama sent to Afghanistan nearly three years ago as part of a military surge have left the country.
Kazakhstan’s innovators get more grants this year
Director of the National Agency for Technological Development told about Kazakhstan's new state grants program.
US honors Suu Kyi, ends sanctions on Myanmar leaders
The US lifted sanctions on two of Myanmar's top leaders on Wednesday, as the Congress hailed Aung San Suu Kyi as a hero of democracy in a lavish ceremony unthinkable only months ago.
US rejects calls to slow Afghan withdrawals
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday held a video conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai focusing partly on an unprecedented wave of attacks on NATO troops by their local comrades.