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US Fed chief Yellen asked for ID at G20 She might be one of the most powerful women in the world but that didn't wash with security at the G20 in Sydney who reportedly asked Janet Yellen to show her ID.

22 February 2014

NYC mayor in hot water on dangerous driving New York mayor Bill de Blasio has driven head into accusations of hypocrisy after his SUV repeatedly violated traffic rules two days after he ordered a crackdown on dangerous driving.

22 February 2014

Moscow says US policy on Syria aids 'terrorism' Moscow accused Washington of prolonging the Syrian conflict by supporting the opposition ahead of a UN Security Council vote Saturday that threatens to further deepen big power divisions.

21 February 2014

Nursultan Nazarbayev meets former Israeli Prime-Minister The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a meeting with the former Israeli Prime-Minister Ehud Barak.

21 February 2014

Madonna hits out at Venezuelan leader US pop icon Madonna hit out at Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday, accusing his government of "fascism" over its handling of nationwide protests.

21 February 2014

China urges US to cancel Dalai Lama meeting with Obama China on Friday urged US President Barack Obama to cancel a planned meeting with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

21 February 2014

Astana to increase social allowances by 16% Social allowances for Astana residents will be increased by 16% starting from April 2014.

21 February 2014

Australia PM 'won't be blackmailed' after bloody PNG riot Prime Minister Tony Abbott Thursday said he will not succumb to "moral blackmail" over an Australian detention centre on Papua New Guinea, as graphic witness accounts of recent violence told of "blood everywhere".

20 February 2014

Spain agrees extradition of Ablyazov's former chief of security The Spanish government has approved the extradition to Kazakhstan of the former chief of security of a Kazakh banker-turned-dissident.

20 February 2014

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Obama in Mexico for less friendly 'three amigos' talks US President Barack Obama joined the Mexican and Canadian leaders Wednesday for a North American summit focused on trade but marked by friction between the "three amigos."

20 February 2014

Chinese and Islamic expansionism a threat in Kazakhstan? The so-called Chinese Threat and Arab Islamization are among the major influences Kazakhstan is susceptible to.

19 February 2014

Biden tells Yanukovych to pull back forces in Kiev US Vice President Joe Biden intervened as a political crisis in Ukraine turned deadly Tuesday, calling President Viktor Yanukovych and saying government forces that stormed a protest camp should withdraw.

19 February 2014

Thai PM to be charged with neglect of duty Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will be charged with neglect of duty over a rice farm subsidy scheme and could be removed from office if found guilty.

19 February 2014

Italy and Kazakhstan working on extradition agreement The Lower Chamber of the Kazakhstan Parliament is considering a draft agreement on extradition of convicts to and from Italy.

18 February 2014

Brainwashing, surveillance, fear: daily fare in N.Korea Brainwashed from birth, under constant surveillance, cowed by the all-embracing state and facing the spectre of disappearing forever in its vast network of camps if they step out of line.

18 February 2014

Iran, world powers seek 'comprehensive' nuclear deal Nuclear talks between Iran and world powers move to the next level as negotiators begin work on an ambitious lasting accord to silence for good fears about Tehran's atomic ambitions.

18 February 2014

Head of Baikonur resigns Ms. Irina Zubareva, spokeswoman of the Roskosmos Head, confirmed his resignation. She elaborated the decision “was taken for personal reasons”.

18 February 2014

Ukraine opposition asks for Merkel help as Russia pledges more aid Ukraine's pro-EU opposition asked Angela Merkel for sanctions against embattled President Viktor Yanukovych and financial support during talks in Berlin.

18 February 2014

Defiant Thai protesters besiege government headquarters Thai opposition demonstrators besieged the seat of government Monday in defiance of authorities who have vowed to reclaim the zone this week so Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra can return to work at her headquarters.

17 February 2014