Syria opposition says would attend peace talks with conditions
Syria's main opposition grouping said Monday it was willing to attend peace talks on the condition that President Bashar al-Assad transfer power and is excluded from any transition process.
Kazakhstan's Shal flim to participate in Black Nights fest
Shal (Old Man) movie by Kazakhstan director Yermek Tursunov was included into official program of the Tallinn Film Festival Black Nights.
Kazakhstan and Luxembourg agree to avoid double taxation
Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev has signed the law ratifying the Convention between Kazakhstan and Luxembourg to Avoid Double Taxation.
Gaps seen narrowing despite Iran nuclear deal failure
Diplomats insisted they are closing in on an agreement to curb Iran's nuclear programme despite the failure to clinch a long-sought deal in marathon negotiations in Geneva.
Space's 'Ferrari' set to fall to Earth
A science satellite dubbed the "Ferrari of space" for its sleek, finned looks will shortly run out of fuel and fall to Earth after a successful mission, the European Space Agency (ESA) says.
'Vive la France!' say US opponents of Iran nuclear deal
Conservative US leaders, fond of finger-pointing at France in recent years, lavished praise on Paris Sunday for blocking an agreement between Western powers and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program.
Chunk of 'Nazi art trove' may be returned to Munich man: report
German authorities think a good number of the paintings found in an art trove largely looted by the Nazis may ultimately be returned to the Munich man in whose apartment they were discovered.
Nurzhamal Usenbayeva from Kazakhstan receives Golden Europea
A famous soprano from Kazakhstan Nurzhamal Usenbayeva has been awarded with the prestigious Golden Europea award by the European Union of Arts.
Major Sudan airline grounded, blames US sanctions
A major Sudanese airline serving South Sudan and the Middle East suspended operations Sunday, blaming American sanctions, as a document confirmed German carrier Lufthansa will also end flights to Sudan.
US 'not blind, stupid' in nuclear talks with Iran: Kerry
The United States is "not blind, and I don't think we're stupid" in nuclear talks with Iran, Secretary of State John Kerry said in a US television interview that aired on Sunday.
Britain red-faced over bungled 'sham marriage' raid
British immigration officials admitted Friday that they mistakenly raided the wedding of an Italian man and his Chinese bride because they believed the marriage was a sham.
Lost kingdom: Myanmar's forgotten royals
In a modest Yangon apartment, the granddaughter of Myanmar's last king lives poor and unrecognised by her neighbours -- a far cry from the power and riches of her ancestor.
Brazil freezes assets tied to Alstom, Siemens price-fixing claims
Brazilian judges have frozen assets worth $26 million involved in an alleged cartel suspected of price-rigging during bidding for Sao Paulo's metro rail systems.
Ukraine talks deadlocked as EU clock ticks down
Ukraine's parliament on Friday failed to end days of deadlock over legislation that would allow jailed former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko to go abroad for treatment and pave the way for the signing of a key EU accord.
Depardieu's Rasputin rubbished in Russia
It was the movie role that won Gerard Depardieu a Russian passport. But the actor's turn as the demonic priest Rasputin who mesmerised the Tsar's family has had a critical mauling in Russia.
Anti-Semitism on rise in Europe: survey
Anti-Semitism has worsened in Europe in the past few years with abuse increasingly widespread on the Internet, a survey by the European Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) showed Friday.
US, Israel 'lose UNESCO voting rights'
The United States and Israel lost their UNESCO voting rights Friday after suspending funding to the organisation in 2011 over Palestinian admission, a source from the UN agency.
Explosion during Paris musical rehearsal injures at least 15
Around 15 people were injured on Friday, five of them seriously, in an accidental explosion during rehearsals for a Paris musical, just hours before the show was due to start, police sources and an employee said.
Extradition of sentenced Kazakhstan nationals from Italy validated by treaty
The treat on extradition of sentenced Kazakhstan nationals from Italy has been singed this week.
Astana Opera singers participating in Italian contest
The soloists of Astana Opera are participating in the international contest in the Verona, Italy.