UN Security Council condemns Ukraine trolleybus attack
The UN Security Council, including Russia, strongly condemned the "reprehensible" shelling of a trolleybus in east Ukraine.
Paris attacks 'wake up event' for artists: Redford at Sundance
The Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris were a "wake-up event" for freedom of expression, movie legend Robert Redford said as he launched the Sundance Film Festival.
UN meets to confront anti-Semitism after Paris attacks
French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy led calls at the United Nations to confront a global rise in anti-Semitism.
Samruk-Kazyna cuts spendings by $1.83 bln in 2015
Samruk-Kazyna is cutting spendings and investments in 2015 amid the deteriorating economic situation.
Nazarbayev discusses south-eastern Ukraine and sanctions against Russia with Obama
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has discussed the situation in Ukraine as well ask sanctions against Russia during a phone call initiated by the American President Barak Obama.
Russia pursuing 'occupation plan' in Ukraine: US envoy
Russia's latest actions in Ukraine are clear evidence that President Vladimir Putin is pursuing an "occupation plan" of Moscow's neighbor.
Kerry heads for London talks on combating jihadists
US Secretary of State John Kerry headed for London late to co-host talks on the fight against Islamic militants.
EU faces 'huge challenge' to reassure Jews of future in Europe
The EU faces a "huge challenge" to reassure Jews about their future in Europe after Islamist attacks in Paris.
NATO says Russia has increased equipment flows into Ukraine
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Russia had recently increased the flow of heavy arms and equipment into eastern Ukraine.
Paris attacks 'despite mass surveillance': Snowden
French intelligence did not prevent the Paris attacks despite benefitting from "most intrusive" surveillance laws because suspects are "buried under data".
Berlusconi pact riles rebels as Italy electoral law approved
Italy's Senate adopted the framework of a new electoral law aimed at ending the country's chronic political instability.
Kerry says freedom of press 'under siege'
Press freedom is increasingly "under siege," US Secretary of State John Kerry warned as he paid tribute to the slain journalists of the Charlie Hebdo.
World has duty to ensure Ukraine's 'success': EU
The European Union has not forgotten Crimea, stressing the world's "first duty" to Ukraine was to ensure it becomes a success.
UN Security Council condemns Yemen attack, backs president
The UN Security Council condemned an attack by Huthi rebels on Yemen's presidential palace and voiced strong support for President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi.
Spain hopes Iran will join fight against Islamic extremism
Spain said it hopes Iran will join the global fight against Islamic extremism if Tehran reaches an agreement with world powers over its disputed nuclear programme.
'Russian forces' attack Ukraine troops in separatist east
Ukraine accused Russian forces of attacking its soldiers fighting pro-Kremlin insurgents in the ex-Soviet republic's separatist east.
Turkey PM calls for 'new beginning' with Armenians
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu called for a "new beginning" in relations between Turkey and Armenians.
Fuel eco-standards in Kazakhstan: how feasible?
Kazakhstan is introducing new ecological standards for engine fuel. But experts have some doubts about the effectiveness of this measure.
Erdogan to chair Turkey cabinet for first time as president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will chair a cabinet meeting for the first time as head of state.
Kazakhstan and Venezuela to expand cooperation
Kazakhstan is expanding cooperation with Venezuela as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the latter visits Astana.