Nazarbayev talks about meritocracy in civil service
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has addressed young people in Astana and urged them to help build the civil service based on meritocracy in Kazakhstan.
British PM under fire over rise in food bank users
Britain's opposition centre-left Labour urged Prime Minister David Cameron to address low pay after a charity revealed more than one million people were reliant on food banks.
Syrian opposition proposes holding consultations in Astana to resolve crisis
Syrian opposition wants to invite Kazakhstan to serve as mediator in resolving the conflict in their country.
UN Security Council deplores Mediterranean boat tragedy
The UN Security Council deplored the latest Mediterranean boat tragedy that left 800 dead.
US Embassy in Bishkek receives odd cargo ahead of elections in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
Many believe that the cargo weighing 152 tons that has been received by the US Embassy in Bishkek is more than just construction materials as the Embassy staff claims.
Iran, Afghanistan announce security cooperation against IS
Afghanistan and Iran announced plans for enhanced security cooperation to combat threats from the Islamic State group, including possible joint military operations.
Abe says he may omit apology from Japan WWII statement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said he may not issue a direct apology for Japan's past aggression in an upcoming statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Hillary Clinton dodges questions about family foundation
US Democrat Hillary Clinton faced unsettling new accusations of financial conflicts of interest involving her family's philanthropic foundation
Jeb Bush to visit Germany, Poland, Estonia in June
US Republican Jeb Bush will travel to Germany, Poland and Estonia in early June, in a sign he could be solidifying plans to enter the 2016 presidential race.