Kirchner to be godmother of lesbian couple's daughter
Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner has agreed to be godmother to the baby daughter of a lesbian couple, one of the mothers told AFP.
Moscow threatens US retaliation over blocked funds transfer
Moscow on Wednesday threatened retaliatory action against US diplomats after US bank JP Morgan blocked a transfer of funds carried out by a Russian envoy.
'Letters to father' deepen Uzbek first daughter mystery
The appearance of rambling letters said to have been written by Uzbekistan's once all-powerful first daughter Gulnara Karimova has heightened the mystery over her astonishing fall from grace in the ex-Soviet state.
Russian forces 'gradually withdrawing' from Ukraine
Ukraine reported a gradual withdrawal of Russian troops from its border that may be linked to Washington's latest push for a diplomatic solution to the worst East-West standoff since the Cold War.
Gazprom ups pressure on Ukraine with gas price rise
Russian energy giant Gazprom on Tuesday announced it was raising the price of gas exports to Ukraine by more than a third, scrapping a previous discount amid mounting strains between the two countries.
No migration of workforce from China to Kazakhstan
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security has dispelled rumors about migration of work force from China and South Kazakhstan to Kazakhstan's northern regions.
Kazakhstan Foreign Minister to visit Russia
Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov will pay an official visit to Russia.
Mass surge to sign up for Obamacare
Hundreds of thousands of Americans rushed to buy President Barack Obama's new health insurance plans Monday, prompting a victory lap from a White House that paid a steep political price for its greatest achievement.
William and Kate star in Kiwi April Fools' gags
The impending royal visit by Prince William, his wife Kate and their baby son George provided ample fodder for April Fool's Day pranksters in New Zealand and Australia on Tuesday.