Oscars producers re-hired for 2014 show
The producers of this year's Academy Awards, musical veterans Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, have been re-hired for the 2014 show.
US Muslims fear backlash if Islamists behind Boston
US Muslims are watching closely as the probe into the Boston bombings unfolds, fearing a backlash like after 9/11 if an Islamist link is confirmed to the deadly attack.
US offers aid as Iran quake kills 40 in Pakistan
Pakistani troops scrambled Wednesday to aid the remote victims of an earthquake centred in nearby Iran, as the United States offered assistance and a strong aftershock jolted the region.
Cruel irony haunts child's death in Boston blasts
Eight-year-old Martin Richard died near the Boston marathon's 26-mile marker -- the one dedicated to the young victims of the Newtown massacre.
US drone destroys Taliban base in Pakistan, five killed
A US drone fired two missiles into a Taliban training camp in Pakistan on Wednesday, destroying the compound and killing at least five militants.
Gold claws back losses after biggest fall in 30 years
Gold prices recovered slightly Tuesday after suffering their heaviest slump in 30 years triggered by weak Chinese growth data and reports Cyprus was planning to sell part of its reserves.
Range of suspects 'wide open' in Boston bombings: FBI
There have so far been no claims of responsibility for the deadly Boston bombings, and investigators are considering a wide range of suspects.
US lawmakers to unveil major immigration reform plan
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers was set to unveil this week a major immigration reform proposal that could, if passed, provide a path to citizenship for millions of people in the country illigally.
'Family Guy' creator raps fake Boston bombs clip
"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane condemned Tuesday a doctored online clip of the show depicting its star using a cellphone to trigger explosions at the Boston marathon.
Sprint counteroffer to make no difference: SoftBank
Japan's SoftBank said Tuesday it still expects its bid to acquire Sprint Nextel will succeed on schedule in July, despite a higher counter-offer from a US firm.
Nazarbayev sends condolences to Obama over Boston blasts
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent his condolences to U.S. President Barack Obama over the terrorist attack in Boston.
Pakistani Taliban deny role in Boston Marathon blasts
The Pakistani Taliban, which claimed the 2010 Times Square bomb plot, denied anything to do with explosions that killed three people and wounded more than 100 in Boston.
Obama to host South Korean president on May 7
US President Barack Obama will hold his first White House talks with South Korean counterpart Park Geun-Hye on May 7.
Boxing: Astana Arlans beat Mexico Guerreros in WSB semifinal
The WSB match between Astana Arlans and Mexico Guerreros ended with the score of 3:2. The return match will be held in Almaty on April 20.
Boston blasts sounded like car engine pop: Kazakhstan citizens in U.S.
Kazakhstan citizen living in Boston told Tengrinews.kz about the blasts. The student from Almaty was 3 minutes walk away from the accident site.
Breast cancer gene patents reach US high court
The US Supreme Court heard the most high-profile genetics case in history on Monday, as justices considered whether private firms should be allowed to patent human genes linked to breast cancer.
US military helicopter crashes near N. Korea border
A US military helicopter taking part in a joint South Korea-US drill crashed Tuesday near the North Korean border with no apparent casualties.
Four young designers debut at Kazakhstan Fashion Week
Kazakhstan Fashion Week, biggest Central Asian fashion event - autumn-winter 2013/2014 season, is held in Almaty on April 15-17.
US suicide teen's parents sue alleged sex attackers
The family of a 15-year-old US girl who killed herself after she was sexually assaulted while drunk are suing three teenage boys accused of the attack and sharing a photo of it at their school.
Battle lines drawn as US Senate readies gun debate
The most significant US Senate debate on gun laws in 20 years starts Tuesday with the chamber introducing a bipartisan compromise on background checks.