Syrian regime 'has no future' says US
Peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi held "constructive" talks in Syria with President Bashar al-Assad, as Washington warned Monday that his regime's days are numbered.
Chavez could be sworn in by Supreme Court: Maduro
Venezuela's ruling party and an opposition leader came to a rare agreement Monday, accepting that President Hugo Chavez's inauguration may be delayed if he is remains ill come January 10.
King urges Spain to unite against crisis
King Juan Carlos called on Spaniards to unite against an economic crisis of previously unimagined intensity in a Christmas Eve message Monday that took clear aim at Catalonia's bid for nationhood.
Planned shift to the Latin alphabet will contribute to popularity of Kazakh language
A special working group is to be formed shortly to gather suggestions and recommendations and outline a plan of further actions, including development of a new font and rules of its use.
Russia: 'political suicide' if Assad uses chemical arms
Russia said on Monday it would be "political suicide" for the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad if it used chemical weapons against the armed opposition.
Ahmadinejad aide returns to jail after short parole
Ali Akbar Javanfekr, a senior aide to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, returned to jail on Monday after a four-day parole during which he underwent medical treatment.
Egypt waits on referendum results; opposition cries fraud
Egypt on Monday was awaiting official results of a referendum on a new constitution reportedly backed by two-thirds of voters but which the opposition alleged was riddled with fraud.
President's sport club opened in Astana
Kazakhstan President’s professional sport club Astana has been presented in Astana.
Akhmetov met with Uzbekistan Prime-Minister
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov met with Uzbekistan Prime-Minister Savkat Mirziyeyev during his official visit to Uzbekistan.