Mistrust in Mali for its soldiers in sandals
On the banks of the River Niger, mud-walled buildings festooned with tricolours mark out the ancient trading post of Gao, Mali's largest northern city where the French have been welcomed as heroes.
Pope Francis hailed, urged to work for peace
World leaders and Catholics hailed the election of Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina as the first Latin American pope on Wednesday, urging him to work for religious reconciliation and peace.
Miss Kazakhstan selected in Czech Republic
Darya Ussova won the Miss Kazakhstan title in the Czech Republic title and a trip to Paris.
Argentina's Bergoglio elected first Latin American pope
Argentina's Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis on Wednesday, becoming the first Latin American pontiff in an astonishing decision that raises hopes of greater openness for the troubled Catholic Church.
Britain's giant pandas get in the mood
He is performing handstands and eating constantly, and she is spraying her home with alluring scents -- all the signs point to mating season for Britain's giant pandas.
Cycling: Astana wins its first marathon race in season
Nibali came 12th in the last stage of the seven-day race but kept his first line in the Tirreno-Adriatico overall ranking.
Argentine president slams Falklands vote as 'parody'
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner Tuesday slammed as a "parody" the referendum in the disputed Falkland islands, where residents voted in favor of remaining a British overseas territory.
Cycling: Astana ranked fifth in UCI thanks to Nibali
The Kazakhstan team scored 113 points and moved 11 lines up owing to Nibali's victory in Tirreno-Adriatico race.
Vienna court finds no political grounds in Aliyev's case
Superior Land Court of Vienna confirmes that accusations against former Kazakhstan ambassador to Austria Rakhat Aliyev are well grounded.
All eyes on Vatican chimney as world awaits new pope
Cardinals prepared for a second day of conclave behind the Vatican's walls to elect a pope on Wednesday, with all eyes on a chimney that will signal when there is a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
Money laundered by Aliyev via Austria may be returned to Kazakhstan
Ex-ambassador of Kazakhstan Rakhat Aliyev must have laundered at least 113 million Euro via Austria.
Italy ready to extradite criminals to Kazakhstan
Italian Ambassador Alberto Pieri met with first deputy General Prosecutor of Kazakhstan Iogan Merkel.
Cycling: Vincenzo Nibali of Kazahstan team caught speeding
The police in Rome pulled Vincenzo Nibali (Kazakhstan's team Astana) over for speeding ... on his Specialized S-Works Tamac SL4 bicycle.
Saudi death from SARS-like virus: WHO
A SARS-like virus that has struck in Britain and the Middle East has claimed a new victim in Saudi Arabia, bringing the global toll from the mystery illness to nine.
Paris train services with Brussels, London resume
High-speed train services resumed Wednesday between Paris, London and Brussels after heavy snow stopped them the day before.
Downturn threatens Europe's life expectancy gains: WHO
Gains in life expectancy across Europe could be reversed if cash-strapped governments cut health budgets.
Kazakhstan to adopt Polish local government experience
A memorandum of experience exchange in local self-government has been signed between Poland and Kazakhstan.
Britain could sidestep EU ban on arming Syria rebels: PM
Britain would consider ignoring a European Union arms ban and supplying weapons to Syrian rebels if it would help topple President Bashar al-Assad.
Late-winter snowstorm batters northwestern Europe
A severe late-winter snowstorm battered northwestern Europe on Tuesday, causing widespread travel chaos with the cancellation of hundreds of flights at main airports..
Romania film festival focuses on Holocaust
The One World international human rights documentary film festival which opens in Bucharest on Tuesday will give special focus to the Holocaust to highlight the devastating consequences of hatred and intolerance.