Democrats urge Obama to end 'inhumane' force-feeding Democrats urge Obama to end 'inhumane' force-feeding Two senior Democratic lawmakers called for an end the force-feeding of dozens of Guantanamo detainees, clashing with the White House which argued that they "don't want these individuals to die."
10 July 2013 16:30
US 'cautiously encouraged' by timeline for Egypt vote US 'cautiously encouraged' by timeline for Egypt vote The United States said Tuesday it was "cautiously encouraged" by a timeline proposed by Egypt's interim rulers for elections to replace ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.
10 July 2013 14:23
Syria Baath leadership replaced, UN calls for Ramadan truce Syria Baath leadership replaced, UN calls for Ramadan truce Syria's ruling Baath party has replaced its top leadership in a surprise move, while UN head Ban Ki-Moon called on all parties in the war to observe a truce during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
10 July 2013 12:37
Mexico rivals dispute key state election Mexico rivals dispute key state election Mexico's ruling party and the conservative opposition each declared victory in a key race for governor on Sunday after regional elections in 14 states that saw acts of violence and accusations of misdeeds.
08 July 2013 11:54
Campaigning begins for Mali elections Campaigning begins for Mali elections Campaigning for Mali's watershed July 28 presidential election officially begins on Sunday.
07 July 2013 14:08
ElBaradei tipped as PM to lead Egypt out of crisis    Origin: Egypt ElBaradei tipped as PM to lead Egypt out of crisis Origin: Egypt Nobel Peace laureate Mohamed ElBaradei tops the list of candidates for premier to lead Egypt out of its crisis, the presidency said Saturday
07 July 2013 12:54
Venezuelan leader offers Snowden 'humanitarian asylum' Venezuelan leader offers Snowden 'humanitarian asylum' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered to give "humanitarian asylum" to US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, who is waiting in a Moscow airport for a nation to give him sanctuary.
06 July 2013 14:27
More modern monarchs choose not to rule until death More modern monarchs choose not to rule until death Retirement is not traditionally on the cards for queens, kings or popes, but in recent months many are choosing to step aside instead of labouring on until death.
05 July 2013 19:08
Bolivia's leader threatens to close US embassy Bolivia's leader threatens to close US embassy Bolivia's president threatened to close the US embassy as leftist Latin American leaders joined him in blasting Europe and the United States.
05 July 2013 18:35
Morocco-Algeria ties hamstrung despite need for change Morocco-Algeria ties hamstrung despite need for change An outburst of hostile rhetoric between Morocco and Algeria reflects a historic animosity rooted in irreconcilable differences over Western Sahara.
05 July 2013 16:03
China-Pakistan friendship 'sweeter than honey': Sharif China-Pakistan friendship 'sweeter than honey': Sharif Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday told his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang their countries' relationship was "sweeter than honey".
05 July 2013 15:00
Kazakhstan’s President on succession of power Kazakhstan’s President on succession of power There should be a sustainable system put in place that would be stable against the backdrop of a new leader’s arrival: President Nazarbayev.
05 July 2013 10:47
Obama, Merkel discuss concerns over US spy programs Obama, Merkel discuss concerns over US spy programs President Barack Obama spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday to address mounting European concerns about broad US surveillance programs.
05 July 2013 10:01
Kazakhstan ratifies amendments to gas pipeline construction agreement with China Kazakhstan ratifies amendments to gas pipeline construction agreement with China Kazakhstan has ratified a protocol to the agreement on construction of a pipeline with China.
05 July 2013 00:27
Massimov meets China's Communist Party member Massimov meets China's Communist Party member Head of Kazakhstan President’s Administration Karim Massimov has met with Secretary of the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Zhao Leji.
04 July 2013 23:24
Samruk-Kazyna mulls cooperating with British companies Samruk-Kazyna mulls cooperating with British companies Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund’s group of companies has signed memorandums of cooperation with British businessmen.
04 July 2013 23:19
Obama urges swift return to civilian rule in Egypt Obama urges swift return to civilian rule in Egypt President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for a swift return to elected civilian rule in Egypt, saying the United States was "deeply concerned" by the military's toppling of Mohamed Morsi.
04 July 2013 19:07
India shocked by Kazakhstan's decision on Kashagan India shocked by Kazakhstan's decision on Kashagan Indian Foreign Ministry plans to discuss cooperation in energy with Kazakhstan government after Kazakhstan refused to support Indian ONGC's deal on Kashagan.
04 July 2013 18:38
Identity crisis behind China's Xinjiang unrest: experts Identity crisis behind China's Xinjiang unrest: experts Beijing's propaganda portrays the vast and remote western region of Xinjiang as a harmonious land of colourful, mostly Muslim Uighur natives and hard-working migrants prospering under Communist Party rule.
04 July 2013 18:13

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