There should be no surprises or ultimatums around Baikonur: Moscow
Russian government called the recent statement of the head of Kazkosmos Talgat Mussabayev “a personal interpretation of the negotiations".
Xi's Shenzhen visit a sign of reform: Chinese media
China's new Communist Party chief Xi Jinping has signalled his commitment to push for economic reforms by visiting the city of Shenzhen, the historic hub of modernisation.
Altai Abibullayev appointed official representative of Central Communications Service
The Service was established to ensure greater transparency of the activities of Kazakhstan's state authorities and raise people's awareness of the country leaders' work.
Ghana opposition claims fraud in tight presidential vote
Ghana's main opposition party on Sunday alleged fraud in the country's tight presidential election, claiming it had evidence that its candidate had won the vote even before official results were declared.
Zhanaozen town in Mangistau oblast will not be celebrating the Independence Day December 16
Last year Zhanaozen and Shetpe village in Mangistau oblast were a scene to riots resulting in 15 deaths, with more than 100 people badly injured.
Russia hopes changes to the Baikonur lease agreement will be introduced only after 2050
Earlier Head of KazKosmos National Space Agency announced that Kazakhstan and Russian are working out a new agreement to gradually edge away from lease-based relations over the Baikonur cosmodrome.
Hu Jintao confident of EXPO-2017 sucess in Kazakhstan
Chairman of China Hu Jintao is confident that Kazakhstan will hold EXPO-2017 successfully and in a special way.
Egypt opposition debates Morsi concession
Egypt's main opposition parties were to meet late Sunday to decide whether to keep up street protests against President Mohamed Morsi after the Islamist leader made a key concession in the crisis dividing the nation.
Italy faces vote as Monti leaves, Berlusconi returns
Italy was preparing prepared for early elections Sunday after Prime Minister Mario Monti said he would soon resign and Silvio Berlusconi announced he would run for the top job for the sixth time in two decades.