U.S. congressman calls to investigate Rakhat Aliyev
American congressman Brad Sherman has called the European Commission to investigate into the allegations of human rights violations against Rakhat Aliyev.
London's High Court allows Ablyazov's property sale in Great Britain
London’s High Court has approved the sale of property of the former BTA Bank’s chairman Mukhtar Ablyazov in Great Britain.
Akhmetov's visit to Poland postponed
The visit of Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov to Poland scheduled for the middle of May was postponed.
Far-right writer kills self in Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral
A far-right writer and activist shot himself dead in front of the altar of Paris's famed Notre Dame Cathedral on Tuesday, leaving statements denouncing gay marriage and immigration.
Cycling: Astana capitan retains leadership at Giro d’Italia before rest day
Astana's Italian Vincenzo Nibali came second at the 14th stage and seventh at the 15th stage of Giro d’Italia super marathon cycling race.
Business aviation still waiting recovery to find its wings
Manufacturers of business jets can look forward to climbing sales in the years to come thanks to emerging markets as they gather in Switzerland for an annual air show, having survived the turbulence of the global financial crisis.
British diplomats apologize to armless artist from Kazakhstan
British Embassy in Kazakhstan has apologized to the armless artist from Karaganda Karipbek Kuyukov who was denied a visa because of lack of fingerprints.
Coen brothers comedy, Chinese shocker lead Cannes pack
A Coen brothers comedy, a daring Chinese expose of exploitation and moral rot, and a divorce drama by an Iranian Oscar winner emerged as the breakout favourites as the Cannes Film Festival hit the halfway mark.
Foreign buyers descend on Sicily for bargain property
Foreign buyers are swooping on deserted villages in Sicily to snap up homes for as little as 10,000 euros ($13,000), propping up a property market in freefall as Italy suffers its longest-ever recession.
Kosovo officials suspected of trafficking human organs from Kazakhstan
Kosovo officials suspected of trafficking human organs from Kazakhstan
Gay marriage vote set to deliver Britain's Cameron more problems
British Prime Minister David Cameron faces further dissent from within the ranks of his Conservative Party as a bill to legalise gay marriage returns to Parliament Monday.
Eurovision winner gets triumphant welcome in Denmark
Exuberant Copenhageners braved the chill Sunday to celebrate Eurovision Song Contest winner Emmelie de Forest in Denmark's iconic Tivoli Gardens amusement park.
Great Britain to pay Kazakhstan $300-400 thousand for military transit per year
Kazakhstan will be receiving $300-400 thousand per year from Great Britain from transit of military cargoes via its territory.
Cannes Festival rocked as Chopard jewels are stolen
Jewellery worth $1.4 million due to be loaned to stars at the Cannes Film Festival was stolen from a local hotel in a pre-dawn heist on Friday but the coveted Palme d'Or trophy was safe.
China 'will not accept' carbon tax on EU flights: report
China will not pay for CO2 emissions by its airlines on flights within Europe, a top civil aviation official reportedly said after the European Commission warned eight Chinese firms face fines for nonpayment.
Litvinenko UK inquest in doubt after Russia evidence excluded
The inquest into the death in Britain of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko is close to being scrapped after the coroner ruled Friday he could not hear evidence about the alleged role of the Kremlin in his poisoning.
French president to sign gay marriage bill into law
French President Francois Hollande will sign a gay marriage and adoption bill into law Saturday, after the Constitutional Council threw out a legal challenge by the right-wing opposition.
Eurovision fever hits the land of ABBA
Fans from around the world have descended on the Swedish city of Malmoe for Saturday's final of the Eurovision Song Contest, with ABBA's Benny Andersson and Bjoern Ulvaeus expected to appear.
Lesbian kiss and Greek crisis in this year's Eurovision
A song inspired by the Greek debt crisis, a gay marriage anthem and a male opera singer on Thursday made it through to this weekend's Eurovision Song Contest final.
At Cannes, shock movie tests China's boundaries
The only Chinese contestant in the running for this year's Palme d'Or, "A Touch of Sin" (Tian Zhu Ding) reaped enthusiastic applause at a press screening on Thursday.