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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

Oil explorer eyes Spain's pristine Canary Islands Luring millions of tourists a year with its crystal-clear waters, warm winters and precious wildlife, Spain's Canary Islands may hold another treasure -- oil -- that is attracting a less welcome visitor.

11 December 2013 10:58

Almaty - Warsaw direct flights may be established in 2014 A direct flight between Almaty and Warsaw is going to be established in Q1 2014, Jacek Kluczkowski, Poland’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan says.

10 December 2013 19:41

Borovoye transformation into real resort area costs $1.5 billion Transformation of Borovoye resort into a year-round resort needs private and government investments in the amount of $1.5 billion.

10 December 2013 19:13

Astana model to represent Kazakhstan at Miss Tourism International 2013 Anastasia Aimurazayeva from Astana will represent Kazakhstan at the Miss Tourism International 2013 to be held on December 31 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

10 December 2013 14:29

No summer vacation season for Kazakhstan? Kazakhstan's civil aviation is not ready to service the summer tourist season of 2014.

09 December 2013 17:57

Elton John challenges Russian gay ban from stage British pop icon Elton John escaped serious criticism in Russia on Saturday after using a sold-out Moscow concert to challenge a highly contentious law banning the "propaganda of homosexuality" to minors.

09 December 2013 10:34

Beauty from Almaty wins Miss Kazakhstan 2013 crown The beauty from Almaty Aigerim Issayeva has been selected the most beautiful girl of Kazakhstan at the nationwide pageant Miss Kazakhstan 2013.

08 December 2013 17:42

Hong Kong's endangered fishermen face depleted seas He comes from a proud line of fishermen, but 23-year-old Ng Ka-Ho is unsure of his future nearly one year after a ban on trawling in Hong Kong hastened the local industry's decline.

07 December 2013 12:36

N.Korea deports detained US citizen Merrill Newman North Korea said Saturday it has deported an American veteran of the Korean War who had been detained there since October for what Pyongyang described as "hostile acts" against the communist country.

07 December 2013 10:56

Football: Brazil risks own goal with high Cup prices Eyeing a massive boost to tourism and prestige, Brazil hoped it had won the jackpot in earning the right to host the next World Cup and summer Olympics.

03 December 2013 18:02

60% of Almaty public transport to become ecologically-friendly in Q1 2014 60% of public transport will become ecologically friendly by the end of the 1st quarter of 2014 in Almaty, Mayor Akhmetzhan Yessimov said.

03 December 2013 16:28

Kumis Bazarbayeva wins talent competition at Miss Earth 2013 The traditional preliminary competitions of swimsuits, national dresses, evening gowns and talents were held at the Miss Earth 2013.

03 December 2013 14:01

When traditions meet innovations: Kazakhstan to show falconry at EXPO 2017 Visitors to the 2017 EXPO will be shown falconry, traditional hunting with trained Golden Eagles.

02 December 2013 15:41

N. Korea confirms US man held, publishes 'confession' North Korea confirmed Saturday that an American veteran of the Korean War has been detained for "hostile acts" against the communist country and said he had released a written apology confessing to his alleged crimes.

30 November 2013 17:53