Activists seek ban on 'cruel' bullfights in France
France's top constitutional body will decide Friday on a request by animal-rights activists to ban bullfighting, defended in the south as an important tradition and key source of tourist revenue.
Court bans spread of Kate as royal couple head home
Prince William and wife Catherine headed home from Tuvalu Wednesday after securing a ban on a French magazine distributing topless pictures of her and launching a criminal probe into how they were obtained.
French court set to rule on Kate topless photos injunction
A French court is set to rule Tuesday on whether to ban the resale of photos of Prince William's wife Catherine sunbathing topless, after the British royal family sought an injunction.
New York imposes partial ban on huge soda drinks
New York on Thursday became the first city in the United States to impose a limited ban on super-sized soda drinks blamed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg for fueling a national obesity crisis.
New Yorkers against super-size soda ban
An overwhelming majority of New Yorkers oppose Mayor Michael Bloomberg's unprecedented proposal for banning super-sized sweet drinks and his support for breastfeeding.
Kazakhstan bans export of oil products
Kazakhstan government has introduced a ban on export of several oil products for 6 months.
Canada bans foreign strippers
Foreign strippers will no longer be permitted to bare their breasts and shake their booties in Canada, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said Wednesday.
Finance Minister suggests a ban for national companies to borrow from external sources
The Minister reminded that the ceiling for sovereign debt set within the Common Economic Space of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus stands at 60% of the GDP.
Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry commented North Korean nuclear tests ban
Kazakhstan welcomes North Korean ban of nuclear weapons tests: official representative.
Kazakhstan prolonged Kyrgyzstan fuel export ban
Kazakhstan has prolonged a moratorium on fuel export to Kyrgyzstan to better provide the local market with fuel.
Contador stripped of 2010 Tour de France title as part of Astana team
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has suspended Alberto Contador, three-time Tour de France winner, for two years.
Ban on import of American cars will not affect Kazakhstan residents
New technical rules limiting import of certain cars to Customs Union countries will not affect Kazakhstan residents.
Kazakhstan banned meat import from Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek has received an official document banning meat import from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan.
Import of cars from USA to be banned in June 2012
Limitations on import of certain types of cars will be introduced in Customs Union countries in June 2012.
Kazakhstan lifts ban on launches of Russia’s intercontinental ballistic missiles
An intercontinental ballistic missile will be launched from Baikonur in November: Vladimir Popovkin, Head of the Federal Space Agency
Kazakhstan recommended Russia and Belarus to ban fuel export till the year end
In relation to extension of the fuel export ban intill the end of 2011, Kazakhstan recommended other CU countries to apply the same measures.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Oil and Gas sets retail price ceiling for fuels for July
Earlier it was reported that Kazakhstan had extended the ban on exports of fuels to the end of 2011.
Director of KazAlco does not agree with Georgian wines ban
Director of KazAlco Association commented on the advice of Gennadiy Onischenko to ban imports of Georgian wines to Kazakhstan.
Onischenko advised Kazakhstan to ban Georgian wines
Gennadiy Onischenko said that Kazakhstan and Belarus should ban sales of Georgian wines and mineral water.