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Putin, Merkel seek to soothe Germany-Russia tensions German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday with the two sides seeking to soothe tensions over Berlin's recent criticism of the Russian record on rights.

16 November 2012 16:29

Sierra Leone to vote in litmus test for post-war democracy Sierra Leoneans vote on Saturday in the country's third election since the end of a brutal civil war, a high-stakes poll billed as a litmus test of the mineral-rich nation's democratic credentials.

16 November 2012 13:52

Romney breaks silence in bitter broadside at Obama Mitt Romney, in his first remarks since an unexpectedly lopsided election loss to Barack Obama, blamed his defeat Wednesday on "gifts" showered by the president on his female, African-American and Hispanic supporters.

16 November 2012 13:06

Kazakhstan and Pakistan agreed on military cooperation The memorandum of cooperation was signed at the meeting of Kazakhstan Defense Minister with the Ambassador of Pakistan to Kazakhstan.

16 November 2012 10:07

Obama set to tackle sea rows at Asia summit US President Barack Obama is set to wade into the troubled waters of Asia's maritime disputes at a regional summit next week, with allies hoping for support in their efforts to contain China.

16 November 2012 10:00

Clinton says Pacific 'big enough for all of us' Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Thursday said the Pacific "is big enough for all of us" as the United States pushes for a more visible military role across the region to counter China.

15 November 2012 18:49

US defends Israeli attacks on Gaza at emergency UN meeting Arab nations demanded the UN Security Council condemn Israel's deadly attacks on Gaza at an emergency meeting, but the United States strongly defended Israel's military strikes.

15 November 2012 17:30

Japan wants 'mutually beneficial' relations with new China Japan said Thursday it wants to develop "mutually beneficial" relations with China's new leaders, as the two countries remain embroiled in a dispute over islands in the East China Sea.

15 November 2012 17:00

UN chief urges Israel to avoid 'new cycle of bloodshed' UN leader Ban Ki-moon urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ease tensions with Gaza militants Wednesday and also discussed the crisis with Egypt's president.

15 November 2012 16:30

Lifestyle

Kaznet finds its heroes after a powerful downpour in Astana

Yesterday 20:35

Saltanat Nukenova's brother spoke out about the release of Bakhytzhan Baizhanov

Yesterday 17:38

American nearly dies after following ChatGPT advice

Yesterday 14:38

Articles

Why you cannot be tested for all types of cancer at once - oncologist debunks a popular myth

15 July 23:57

“Better to come for nothing than to be too late”: surgeon on the most dangerous objects found in children’s stomachs

14 July 21:26

Kazakhstan has tightened migration policy. Who is affected and why

09 July 22:15

China unveils new leaders with Xi Jinping at helm China unveiled its new leaders, with Vice President Xi Jinping marching on stage at the head of a revamped line-up that will steer the world's number two economy for the next decade.

15 November 2012 14:59

Myanmar to free 452 prisoners before Obama visit Myanmar is set to free hundreds of prisoners Thursday, officials said, just days ahead of a landmark visit by US President Barack Obama to a country emerging from decades of military rule.

15 November 2012 12:34

Kazakhstan and Madagascar Foreign Ministers discussed cooperation in Astana Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov met with his colleague from Madagascar Pierrot Jocelyn Rajaonarivelo in Astana.

15 November 2012 11:39

US 'concerns' at Ukraine vote fraud claims: Biden Vice President Joe Biden expressed US "concerns" Tuesday to Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych about alleged fraud in parliamentary elections won by the ruling party.

14 November 2012 18:03

Who will be on Obama's new dream team? A week after winning re-election President Barack Obama has yet to reveal his new White House dream team amid fierce jostling for coveted posts key to shaping America's foreign and defense policy.

14 November 2012 17:13

S. Korea president's son to face tax probe South Korean prosecutors said Wednesday they would refer President Lee Myung-Bak's only son to the tax authorities as they handed down indictments over a land deal for Lee's retirement home.

14 November 2012 14:03

Nazarbayev received Man of the Year award The award in State Policy category was also given to Russia's President Vladimir Putin and President of Belarus Aleksander Lukashenko.

14 November 2012 12:53

Reform hopes seen dashed at Sudan Islamist meet Calls for change by Arab Spring-inspired reformers in Sudan will likely be ignored when thousands of government-linked Islamists begin meeting on Thursday.

14 November 2012 10:30

Japan gives $700 million to 5 Central Asian countries Japanese Foreign Minister has declared the country's intention to spend $700 million in Central Asia.

13 November 2012 18:19

Panetta on staying as Pentagon chief: 'Who the hell knows?' Pentagon chief Leon Panetta, a longtime veteran of Washington politics, sidestepped questions Monday about whether he would quit his post as expected and retire.

13 November 2012 17:41