Swiss voters say no to tightening of smoking ban
Two-thirds of Swiss voters rejected a referendum Sunday to tighten a smoking ban, to the relief of hotels and restaurants, while two cantons split in a vote over keeping tax breaks for rich foreigners.
Paris police ban anti-Islam film demo near Grand Mosque
Paris police have banned two demonstrations planned for Saturday, including one in front of the city's Grand Mosque, to protest against a US-made anti-Islam film.
US lifts ban on New Zealand naval ships
The US has lifted a ban that prevented New Zealand naval ships visiting US ports or bases since the 1980s, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday, hailing a "new era" in relations between the two nations.
Google blocks Singapore access to anti-Islam film
Google on Thursday blocked YouTube users in Singapore from viewing clips of an anti-Islamic film that has incited violent protests across the Muslim world, acting on a request by city authorities.
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