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Rescue of stranded Antarctic ship stalls A Chinese icebreaker has failed to break through thick ice to free a ship carrying scientists and tourists stranded off Antarctica, forcing Australian authorities to look at other rescue options Saturday.

28 December 2013 17:46

Turkey considers compensating Kazakhstan for spoilt vacation The Turkish government is ready to consider Kazakhstan’s claims against Turkish Qualitum Tour company.

28 December 2013 13:21

Kazakhstan developing space tourism Kazakhstan-based Diamond Trans has invested about $1 million to start the Space Harbor project that will feature trade and entertainment zones, hotels and office space.

27 December 2013 16:20

German growers push into craft beer market with new hops In a microbrewery in a trendy Berlin neighbourhood, Thorsten Schoppe, one of a wave of beer-makers using new German ingredients to create non-traditional brews, pours hop pellets into a copper vat.

27 December 2013 15:49

Kazakhstan traveler to carry EXPO-2017 flag around the world Kazakhstan traveler Sapar Iskakov, 73, will carry an EXPO-2017 flag around the world.

27 December 2013 14:06

Explore Astana named Best Innovative Tourism Project by Astana Tourism Association Explore Astana magazine has been awarded with the title of the Best Innovative Tourism Project by Astana Tourism Association.

26 December 2013 18:12

US judge rejects BP bid for extra proof in oil spill claims A US federal judge has rejected a bid from BP to require companies prove their losses are directly linked to the 2010 massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill before getting a payout.

26 December 2013 17:33

Rescue underway for Russian ship trapped by Antarctic ice Three icebreaking ships were Thursday hurrying to reach a Russian vessel carrying 74 people on a scientific expedition which is trapped by ice off Antarctica, with Australian authorities coordinating the rescue mission.

26 December 2013 17:04

Pope marks first Christmas as crowds flock to Bethlehem Pope Francis held his first Christmas Eve mass in the Vatican on Tuesday by highlighting the role played by humble shepherds in the Nativity, as thousands flocked to the historic site of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem.

25 December 2013 14:07

Sri Lanka bars Australian luxury hotelier in flag spat Sri Lankan authorities barred the Australian owner of one of the world's most exclusive hotels from returning to his adopted homeland Tuesday for flying the national flag upside down, officials said.

25 December 2013 12:51

Battle of the Christmas decorations for Hong Kong malls In the race to extract cash from Christmas shoppers, Hong Kong's myriad shopping malls have taken to heart the maxim that you must spend money to make money when it comes to decorations this festive season.

23 December 2013 16:02

Astana eyes acknowledgement as tourist destination Astana wants to get international acknowledgement as an Asian tourism city. Astana eyes acknowledgement as tourist destination

23 December 2013 13:08

Tourists to spend $10 billion during Brazil World Cup Foreign and Brazilian tourists are expected to spend $10.4 billion during next year's World Cup, more than the public funds invested for staging the event, the Brazilian tourism board said Friday.

21 December 2013 12:55

Scores hurt in London theatre collapse The ceiling of a packed London theatre collapsed on the audience during a hit show on Thursday, wounding 76 people including children and leaving terrified theatregoers covered in blood and rubble.

20 December 2013 14:35

Winnie Mandela blasts family feud reports Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie denied Wednesday there was a dynastic battle within his extensive family, amid reports of a renewed feud shortly after the peace icon's death.

19 December 2013 15:36

Fears of civil war as violence spreads in South Sudan The United Nations is warning that violence was spreading in South Sudan, as fierce fighting in the world's youngest nation prompted the US to evacuate Americans and other foreigners.

19 December 2013 11:50

FIA welcomes Off Road Kazakhstan as new member The General Assembly of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) was held in Paris on December 2-6.

18 December 2013 13:27

Latvian filmmaker to respond to Borat for Kazakhstan The Latvian filmmaker Victor Vilks is planning to make a new movie that will be a response to Borat on behalf of Kazakhstan.

17 December 2013 11:37

Kenya celebrates 50 years of freedom with challenges ahead Kenyans mark half a century of independence from Britain on Thursday, celebrating progress of the regional economic powerhouse but also struggling to shake off a legacy of corruption, inequality and ethnic violence.

12 December 2013 15:55

Coal port plan will kill Great Barrier Reef: activists Conservationists on Wednesday slammed Australia's approval for an Indian firm to expand a major coal port on the Great Barrier Reef coast, warning it would hasten the natural wonder's demise.

11 December 2013 13:40