King of Jordan Abdullah II invited to Congress of World Religions in Astana
The King of Jordan Abdullah II has been invited to the 5th Congress of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Nursultan Nazarbayev to run for president
The XVI Congress of Kazakhstan’s ruling party Nur Otan has nominated the incumbent Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev as a presidential candidate.
Obama urges Congress to hold off on Iran sanctions, threatens veto
US President urged Congress not to impose new sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program, threatening to veto any such legislation that lands on his desk.
White House insists Obama authorized to strike IS
The White House insisted that President Barack Obama was authorized to strike the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria under a law passed by Congress.
US Congressmen praise Nazarbayev's contribution to solving Ukrainian Crisis and rehab of Afghanistan
US congressmen have highly valued President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s efforts towards stabilization of the situation in Ukraine and Afghanistan.
US Congress to Obama: Stand tough on Iran
An overwhelming majority of US lawmakers demanded President Barack Obama hold the line on Iran, as a permanent agreement regarding the Islamic republic's contested nuclear program is under negotiation in Vienna.
Florida man, 101, runs for Congress
A Florida great-great grandfather has launched a campaign to run for the US Congress in November, running on a record of 101 years of life experience.
Grace church case: Extremism charges dropped
The Prosecutor General's Office has withdrawn several most grave charges from Grace church pastor Bakhytzhan Kashkumbayev.
Astana bids to host World Petroleum Congress, but looses to Istanbul
The World Petroleum Congress is one of the most prestigious global events and Astana was biding to host it.
Indian PM Singh says will step down after 2014 elections
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Friday that he will step down after elections this year and said reluctant political scion Rahul Gandhi should take his place if the ruling Congress party wins an unlikely third term.
US to cut funding on Turkish Chinese-missile purchase
The US Congress is set to adopt a law next week forbidding Turkey from using American funds to acquire a $4 billion missile system from a Chinese company blacklisted by Washington.
Mexico's Congress approves historic oil reform
Mexico's Congress approved historic energy reform Thursday aimed at luring foreign oil firms back into the country and ending the state's 75-year-old monopoly following a heated debate.
Chinese cyber spying may justify sanctions: US panel
A US panel Wednesday raised the specter of sanctions against China, warning Congress that Beijing has not curbed its rampant spying on American interests, a major national security concern.
US shutdown cost $2.0 billion in lost govt output
The 16-day US government shutdown cost 6.6 million in lost workdays for furloughed federal workers, amounting to $2.0 billion in lost productivity, the White House said Thursday in a report.
Obama urges new gun laws, swift Congress action unlikely
President Barack Obama called on Congress Tuesday to tighten gun laws after the latest in a "ritual" of shooting massacres, but lawmakers admitted there is insufficient support for new legislation.
Oil prices mixed as Obama seeks to delay Syria vote
Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade Wednesday, following big falls in New York and after US President Barack Obama asked Congress to delay a vote on US military action in Syria, analysts.
Indonesia supports Astana's bid to host World Petroleum Congress
Indonesia is ready to support Kazakhstan’s bid to host the World Petroleum Congress in 2017 in Astana.
Pope to investigate Poland's ritual slaughter ban
Pope Francis has ordered an investigation into a Polish ban on the ritual kosher slaughter of animals.
Syrian rebels do not support US interests: top general
US armed intervention in Syria would not resolve the civil war and rebel forces cannot be relied on to back American interests, the top military chief said in a letter to Congress.
Richest member of US Congress worth at least $355 mn
Republican Darrell Issa of California was 2012's richest member of Congress, worth at least $355 million.