Deadly virus spotted in Southern Kazakhstan
10 people, including an ambulance crew, were hospitalized on suspicions of carrying a deadly virus of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in southern Kazakhstan.
Pavel Chernyhk of Bolshoi to perform in Astana Opera
On June 4th, the Bolshoi Theatre singer Pavel Chernyhk (baritone) will perform in I Still Recall the Wondrous Moment concert in the Chamber Hall of the Astana Opera.
Kerry expresses concern over Egypt crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood
US Secretary of State John Kerry expressed concern Thursday over Egypt's intensified crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood after the military-installed government declared it a terrorist group.
World fears US default, Obama warns
President Barack Obama warned Tuesday that world leaders were nervous Republicans would "blow up" the US economy, and vowed not to budge on his demand for the debt ceiling to be lifted without conditions.
Uncertainty over handover of Kadhafi son for pre-trial
The son of slain Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi was due to appear at a pre-trial hearing with more than 30 others in Tripoli Thursday although doubts remained whether his ex-rebel captors would allow him to attend.
EU climate chief says Pacific threat shows action needed
The threat that climate change poses to Pacific Island nations shows that international action on the issue is overdue.
US, Azerbaijani defense chiefs discuss Iran
US defense chief Chuck Hagel, meeting with his counterpart from Azerbaijan, said Monday it was imperative Iran quickly resolve concerns about its nuclear program.
Syria opposition 'deeply concerned' for Italian priest
Syria's main opposition group called Saturday for the immediate release of an Italian Jesuit priest who went to negotiate with jihadists and who is feared to have been taken prisoner.
USAID hails 'eureka moments' in infant, maternal health
US National Security Advisor Susan Rice called for more "eureka moments" and "unorthodox partnerships."
US urges probe into Cambodia vote 'irregularities'
The United States voiced concern on Monday about reports of irregularities in Cambodia's weekend elections and called for a credible investigation.
Russia condemned as Putin foe jailed for five years
A Russian court's decision to sentence protest leader Alexei Navalny to five years in a penal colony on fraud charges has prompted global concern.
West demands tougher action against Iran arms to Syria
The United States on Monday led western calls for tougher UN action on Iran's arms supplies to Syria and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah.
UN Security Council worried by 'volatile' Guinea
The UN Security Council on Monday expressed concern over "volatile" events in Guinea in the runup to a bitterly contested election in June.
US has 'real concerns' about Egypt: Kerry
The United States has "real concerns" about the direction being taken by the Egyptian government following recent arrests and political violence.
Airport debacle ignites concern for 'Made in Germany' brand
Germany is concerned that its fabled international reputation for efficiency may have taken a blow from a catalogue of delays dogging major projects, especially the new Berlin airport.
UN chief condemns 'escalating' violence in Pakistan
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said Sunday he was "appalled by the escalating terrorist violence in Pakistan," after 19 Shiite pilgrims died in a car bomb and 21 kidnapped soldiers were killed.
UN, US concern as C. Africa rebels close in on capital
The UN is evacuating staff from the Central African Republic and the US has warned its citizens to leave as rebel fighters close in on the tense capital Bangui.
India condemns N. Korea rocket launch, tests own missile
India condemned North Korea's long-range rocket launch on Wednesday even as it tested one of its own ballistic weapons, which were developed when India was a nuclear pariah itself.
Obama expresses concern over Egypt deaths to Morsi
US President Barack Obama expressed "deep concern" Thursday over the recent deadly political protests in Egypt, in a call to his counterpart Mohamed Morsi.
African Union backs military intervention in Mali
The African Union has endorsed a plan for military intervention to regain control of Mali's desert north from Islamist rebels and restore the authority of the state.