Hundreds still missing after China cruise ship sinks
Rescuers pulled at least three people from the wreckage of a capsized Chinese cruise ship as fears mounted for the more than 400 people still missing.
Paris to break hearts with removal of a million 'love locks'
Too much love can be a bad thing: Paris city officials, exasperated with lovers sealing their passion by clipping padlocks all over the city, are set to remove 45 tonnes of the locks next week.
100 steps to reform: Kazakhstan develops comprehensive plan
A comprehensive plan to implement Nazarbayev's five reforms has been released in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh man who tapped policewoman in Dubai handed prison term for 'molestation'
A Kazakh man has been handed out a three-month sentence for molestation of a policewoman in Dubai.
Memphis plans send-off for 'King of the Blues'
Memphis, Tennessee, where guitar legend B.B. King started his career, will mourn the late King of the Blues with a procession next week before his burial in his native Mississippi.
Depp 'storming off Pirates set' played down
A publicist for the latest "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie denied reports that Johnny Depp stormed off the Australian set to be with his wife in the United States.
x-Soviet Georgia urges EU progress, despite Russian pressure
Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili has warned European Union leaders against letting Russian aggression in Ukraine undermine the bloc's project of building closer links with ex-Soviet nations.
B.B. King service in Vegas before Mississippi return
Fans will pay last respects to B.B. King in Las Vegas before the blues legend returns to be buried in his native Mississippi.
Kazakhstan mulls introducing visa-free regime for 26 nations this summer
Kazakhstan plans to introduce visa-free entry for citizens of 26 countries.
Tour packages and tickets for EXPO-2017 to go on sale in 2016
Tickets for the EXPO-2017 and tour packages for the exhibition's guests will go on sale in Kazakhstan starting from 2016.
London Eye lit by Facebook election chat
The London Eye tourist attraction was lit up in party political colours reflecting the amount of social media interactions about them on Facebook.
Italy looks to Milan Expo for taste of recovery
Italy is having a party, the whole world is invited and, yes, there will be food; lots of it.
Kazakhstani accused of molestation for tapping policewoman on shoulder in Dubai
Mr Baimoldin, a 49-year-old Kazakhstani, is facing 6 months in jail for touching an Emirati policewoman on the shoulder in Dubai, UAE.
Terror in Nepal as 7.9 quake rocks capital
A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, causing massive damage in the capital Kathmandu with strong tremors felt across neighbouring countries.
10-year visas for Kazakhstanis: US Ambassador Krol
The USA plans to offer 10-year business and tourist visas to Kazakhstanis.
Brazilians march against Rousseff government
Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets, venting anger over government corruption and economic drift a month after larger protests gathered.
Japan confirms participation in EXPO-2017
Japan has officially confirmed participation in the upcoming EXPO-2017 in Astana.
Magical views from top of the world for solar eclipse
All eyes will be on the skies for a total solar eclipse expected to offer spectacular views, if only in the far northern Svalbard archipelago and Faroe Islands.
'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama spoke of a "crisis" gripping the world as she launched an initiative to help get girls into education, on the second day of her trip to Japan.
US first lady arrives in Japan for first time
Michelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday afternoon on her first visit to the country, as part of a trip to highlight the importance of girls' education.