Bus shelling in Ukraine's Donetsk kills 13: official
Shelling hit a trolleybus in war-torn east Ukraine's Donetsk and killed at least 13 people, hours after peace talks in Berlin called for a ceasefire.
Russia unveils $21 bn anti-crisis plan
The Russian government unveiled a $21 billion anti-crisis plan to tackle the country's stalled economy.
World has duty to ensure Ukraine's 'success': EU
The European Union has not forgotten Crimea, stressing the world's "first duty" to Ukraine was to ensure it becomes a success.
'Russian forces' attack Ukraine troops in separatist east
Ukraine accused Russian forces of attacking its soldiers fighting pro-Kremlin insurgents in the ex-Soviet republic's separatist east.
Ukraine's volunteer frontline medics get by with DIY
From doctors to students and businessmen, volunteers are risking their lives to evacuate wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the frontline.
Kazakh budget revised amidst dropping oil prices
Kazakhstan is revising its budget because of the falling global oil prices.
Russian government takes flak as it fails to stem economic crisis
Russian authorities are coming in for growing criticism from economic insiders concerned over a lack of clear policies to deal with the crisis.
UN chief alarmed by flareup in Ukraine fighting
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced alarm over fierce fighting around the Donetsk airport in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine says tank offensive pushing rebels from airport
Ukraine rushed tanks to the front lines and claimed Sunday to have cleared pro-Russian rebels from most of Donetsk airport.
UN Security Council to meet on Ukraine crisis
The UN Security Council will meet next week to discuss the flareup of violence in Ukraine.
President Nazarbayev on austerity measures
According to him, some of the anticipated projects, including investment projects, will have to be suspended.
Norman format summit in Astana being prepared: German Foreign Minister
The meeting in Astana in Norman format (with the participation of leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, France) to resolve the situation in Ukraine is at the stage of preparations.
Nazarbayev discusses Ukraine and future partnership in innovations with Merkel
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed settlement of the Ukrainian crisis in the context of the possible meeting between the Heads of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France in Astana.
Nazarbayev to discuss Ukrainian crisis and Astana meeting with Merkel in Berlin on January 9
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives to Berlin on Janurary 9 to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Kazakh analyst calls Astana 'optimal platform' for Ukraine talks
Kazakh political analyst Yerlan Karin says Astana is the most suitable venue to hold talks relating to the situation in Ukraine.
Stressful times for students at Ukraine rebel universities
Third-year economics student Inna Shmarai is kind of stressing out these days.
Widely-hailed AirAsia boss facing first major crisis
Tony Fernandes has been hailed for transforming AirAsia from a floundering carrier into the region's largest budget airline, but now faces his biggest challenge.
Ruble fall creates turbulence for Russian airlines
Their international competitors may be cheering tumbling oil prices, but the collapse in the ruble has meant major financial turbulence for Russian airlines.
Kazakhstanis should make conclusions from Ukrainian crisis: President Nazarbayev
For us, Kazakhstanis, what has happened in Ukraine is a great lesson: it is accord and stability that have enabled us to achieve what we have now, he said.
Difficult' Ukraine talks end without new date agreement
Ukranian and rebel envoys concluded "difficult" marathon talks without agreeing the date of a new round.
