Obama, Putin speak after Ukraine deal
President Barack Obama held "constructive" talks Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he pressed for swift implementation of a deal to end Ukraine's deadly crackdown on protesters.
Kyrgyzstan sells seized Kazakhstan jades for $2 million
Kyrgyzstan has replenished its budget with $1.9 million at the account of Kazakhstan's greenstones.
Moscow says US policy on Syria aids 'terrorism'
Moscow accused Washington of prolonging the Syrian conflict by supporting the opposition ahead of a UN Security Council vote Saturday that threatens to further deepen big power divisions.
Madonna hits out at Venezuelan leader
US pop icon Madonna hit out at Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday, accusing his government of "fascism" over its handling of nationwide protests.
Ukraine leader calls 'truce' amid threat of EU sanctions
Ukraine's embattled leader announced a "truce" with the opposition as he prepared for a grilling by visiting EU diplomats Thursday over clashes that killed 26 and left the government facing diplomatic isolation.
Pussy Riot 'whipped and beaten' during Sochi action
The two best-known members of Pussy Riot on Wednesday said they had been beaten and attacked with horsewhips during an action hostile to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Winter Olympics host city Sochi.
Aktau native wins bronze in Sochi
Russian figure skaters Yelena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov have won a bronze medal in the Figure Skating Ice Dance at the Sochi Olympics.
Police, protesters wage 'war' in deadly Kiev clashes
Riot police launched a fresh assault on protesters in central Kiev early Wednesday, escalating a bloody standoff that has already left at least 18 people dead in a dramatic turning point for Ukraine's three-month political crisis.
Biden tells Yanukovych to pull back forces in Kiev
US Vice President Joe Biden intervened as a political crisis in Ukraine turned deadly Tuesday, calling President Viktor Yanukovych and saying government forces that stormed a protest camp should withdraw.
Ukraine opposition asks for Merkel help as Russia pledges more aid
Ukraine's pro-EU opposition asked Angela Merkel for sanctions against embattled President Viktor Yanukovych and financial support during talks in Berlin.
Kerry slams Russia for 'enabling' Assad to stay in power
US Secretary of State John Kerry slammed Russia on Monday for "enabling" Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to stay in power in the war-torn country, after Geneva peace talks broke off without result at the weekend.
Racing: Silk Way Rally 2014 to be held in Kazakhstan
The Silk Way Rally will go through Russia and Kazakhstan in 2014.
Ukraine protesters granted amnesty in opposition win
Protesters arrested during months of anti-government unrest in Ukraine were granted amnesty on Monday after the opposition agreed to end their occupation of Kiev city hall and other public buildings.
Olympics: Odd boots key to Denis skating bronze
Figure skater Denis Ten admitted that he was stunned to find himself on the Olympic Games men's podium with a first medal for Kazakhstan after skating with two different boots.
Nazarbayev talks with Turkish President
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a telephone conversation with Turkish President Abdullah Gul.
Love and marriage on Kiev's anti-government barricades
She dropped her job to join the revolution against a hated regime. Injured, she was treated by a young man who fell in love with her and a month later, the two were married.
China gay activists' message for Putin on Valentine's Day
A group of gay and lesbian activists staged a Valentine's Day kissing protest in Beijing Friday aimed at highlighting Russia's controversial anti-homosexuality laws.
Olympics: Kazakhstan speed-skater Denis Kuzin 7th in men's 1000m race
Speed-skater Denis Kuzin of Kazakhstan has won the 7th place in the men's 1000-meter race at the Winter Olympics 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Ablyazov cannot buy French justice: Advocate General
Being an multi-billionaire Ablyazov can afford to buy anything he wanted, fund opposition political parties and create a committee of international human rights watchdogs to defend him, but he cannot buy the French Justice.
Olympics: Temperatures rise, but Sochi organisers keep cool
The organisers of the Sochi Winter Olympics played down concerns that spring-like temperatures could harm the Games, saying every event was on schedule and a strong contingency plan was in place.