Britain's Thatcher quashed Hague's early ambitions: archives
An attempt to parachute British Foreign Secretary William Hague into an early political career was rejected as a "gimmick" by former prime minister Margaret Thatcher.
Kazakhstan's Ablyazov was tracked down by Israeli private detectives
Kazakhstan General Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the ex-banker of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov was arrested in France yesterday.
Kazakhstan Ambassador tells Italians about Ablyazov's crimes
Kazakhstan Ambassador to Italy Andrian Yelemessov calls Mukhtar Ablyazov “a convicted criminal” in his article in Foreign Policy Journal.
Lawmakers to grill Spain PM on corruption scandal
Lawmakers will grill Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Thursday demanding he explain himself over a corruption scandal that has sparked calls for him to quit.
After Higgs breakthrough, CERN readies for next cosmic quest
A year ago, the world's largest particle collider made one of the greatest discoveries in the history of science, identifying what is believed to be the Higgs Boson -- the long-sought maker of mass.
New details of Ablyazov's arrest unveiled
British Financial Times has published new details of yesterday's arrest of Mukhtar Ablyazov in France.
Ablyazov arrested by French special forces
Ablyazov has been arrested in the south of France near Cannes by French special forces today.
Kazakhstan director's movie featured in Vienna
Bauyr (Little Brother) movie by Kazakhstan director Serik Aprymov has been entered into the Orizzonti section of the Venice Film Festival.
Muay Thai: Two Kazakhstan fighters become European championsips
Kazakhstan's fighters Vadim Loparev and Yelaman Sayasatov have won muay thai champion titles in Europe.
Spain train driver on phone at time of deadly crash
The driver of a train that derailed in Spain killing 79 people was on the phone to a coworker at the time of the accident, while the train was racing at nearly twice the speed limit.
Hunger costs Swaziland three percent of GDP
Around three in 10 young children in Swaziland are stunted by hunger, and 270,000 workers are also physically affected.
Liechtenstein bank pays millions to settle US tax dispute
Liechtenstein's oldest bank said Tuesday it would pay nearly $25 million to settle a dispute with US tax authorities over its suspected role in helping clients dodge US taxes.
Blair to blame for Zimbabwe woes: Mugabe
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday said former British prime minister Tony Blair was to blame for his country's problems on the eve of a crucial general election.
Italy starts investigating Shalabayeva's deportation
Italian prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the deportation from Italy of Alma Shalabayeva, the wife of the exile banker from Kazakhstan Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Scottish Police probe claims of abuse at Catholic school
Scottish police on Monday confirmed they were investigating claims of physical and sexual abuse at one of Scotland's best known Catholic boarding schools.
Malta OK with Aliyev using fake number plates?
Kazakhstan's ex-Ambassador to Austria accused of double murder and tortures is driving around Malta with fake number plates
Kazakhstan's Adam in 5th place at New Wave 2013
Roberto Kel Torres from Cuba won the young pop singers' contest New Wave 2013 in Jurmala, Latvia.
Head-on train collision injures 35 in Switzerland: police
Two trains collided head-on Monday in western Switzerland, injuring 35 passengers, at least five of them seriously.
Berlusconi's fate in the balance in key trial hearings
Italy's top court begins crucial hearings for former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Tuesday that will decide whether to confirm a one-year prison sentence and a five-year ban from politics.
IMF approves 1.7 bn euro loan payout to Greece
The International Monetary Fund released 1.72 billion euros ($2.29 billion) in aid for Greece on Monday after completing a review of the country's performance under the international rescue program.