Japan to abandon nuclear power by 2030s
Japan will abandon nuclear power within the next three decades under new government policy on the post-Fukushima energy mix.
Obama calls Netanyahu to hear explanation on Iran warning
President Barack Obama called Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday after he provoked a sudden crisis in relations by warning Washington had no moral right to stop Israel attacking Iran's nuclear program.
Nazarbayev voiced Kazakhstan’s position on Syria, Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan
President Nazarbayev has voiced Kazakhstan’s position on Syria, Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan at CICA meeting in Astana.
Obama praises 9/11 unity on low-key anniversary
President Barack Obama lauded American unity Tuesday as the country marked a somber but low-key anniversary of the 9/11 attacks under crisp blue skies reminiscent of the fateful day 11 years ago.
Post-convention poll boost for Obama
US President Barack Obama received a significant popularity bounce from his party convention last week and now leads the White House race by a small but clear margin.
Obama nominates new US ambassador for Iraq
President Barack Obama nominated a career diplomat as the new US ambassador to Iraq on Monday, after the previous candidate withdrew amid allegations of sexual impropriety.
Outsider Hassan Mohamud wins Somali presidential race
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a 56-year-old university lecturer chosen by lawmakers Monday as Somalia's new president, is something of an unknown quantity.
Vietnam may join Kazakhstan in oil production
A memorandum of understanding was signed by KazMunaiGas and PetroVietnam.