5+1 talks with Iran to be held in Almaty on February 26
The talks of 5+1 with Iran on its nuclear problem are going to be held on February 26 in Kazakhstan.
Next Iran talks: stalemate on the steppes?
Agreeing a venue for the next round of talks between Iran and six world powers on Tehran's nuclear drive was hard enough. Achieving progress will be tougher still.
France asked to explain support for alleged rapist in India
An Indian mother whose daughter was allegedly raped by her French father has asked France's Foreign Ministry to explain why their diplomats are providing support for him but not the little girl.
Picasso lover portrait sells for £28.6 mn in London
A portrait of Pablo Picasso's lover Marie-Therese Walter sold in London on Tuesday night for £28.6 million ($45.0 million, 33.3 million euros).
'Tree of life' has Kurdish roots: study
Seen by some as emblematic of the Mediterranean landscape and cuisine, the olive tree in fact has its domesticated roots in Kurdish regions, said a study Wednesday that seeks to settle an age-old debate.
Damaged by scandal, Spain PM holds on
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will keep his job despite being named in a corruption scandal, but the affair leaves him weakened as he tries to steer Spain out of a deep economic crisis.
British lawmakers approve gay marriage in historic vote
British lawmakers voted in favour of controversial legislation allowing gay marriage on Tuesday despite fierce opposition from members of Prime Minister David Cameron's own party.
Kazakhstan moves to line 7 in Davis Cup ranking
Kazakhstan team has improved its position in the Davis Cup ranking owing to its victory over Austria’s team.
Tennis: Czechs outlast Switzerland in 7-hour match
The Davis Cup Doubles match between Czech's Tomas Berdych/Lukas Rosol and Switzerland's Chiudinelli/Wawrinka lasted for seven hours and two minutes.
Scientists 'print' 3D object with stem cells
Scientists on Monday said that for the first time they had printed 3D objects using human embryonic stem cells, furthering the quest to fabricate transplantable organs.
Russian-born press baron to set up London TV station
Russian-born press baron Evgeny Lebedev has won a licence to run a new digital television station for Londoners.
France bombs Islamist supply routes in Mali
French fighter jets have pounded Islamist supply bases in northern Mali seeking to flush the insurgents out of hiding, as France and the US on Monday called for African troops to quickly take over the operation.
'Last' Soderbergh film, French divas battle at Berlinale
Steven Soderbergh's "last" movie, a battle of French screen icons and daring looks at homosexuality in the Catholic Church will vie for gold at the Berlin film festival starting.
Barclays announces departure of senior bank staff
Barclays on Monday said that its finance director and top legal expert had decided to leave the bank, as the British lender undergoes a shake-up in the wake of the Libor rate-rigging scandal.
Kazakhstan to provide good conditions for Iranian talks
We will take all efforts to create excellent conditions for successful negotiations at the territory of our country: Abibullayev.
Spanish registered unemployed rises to 4.98 mn in January
The number of Spaniards officially registered as unemployed rose to 4.98 million in January, according to Labour Ministry data released Monday, as the country's recession deepened.
French mosque vandalised with anti-Islam graffiti
Vandals have targeted a French mosque in a graffiti attack, tagging the worship centre with swastikas and anti-Islam slogans.
Bolshoi ballet chief in acid attack leaves hospital
The Bolshoi Ballet's artistic director Sergei Filin left a Moscow hospital on Monday morning to move to a German clinic for further treatment after he suffered serious eye damage in an acid attack.
Tennis: Kazakhstan’s Andrey Golubev secured victory over Austrian team
Australian team withdrew after Kazakhstan's Golubev won over Austria's Melzer as part of the Davis Cup tournament in Astana.
Tens of thousands kick off Venice Carnival
Some 70,000 revellers, many wearing elaborate costumes and masks, thronged Venice's St Mark's Square on Sunday to watch the traditional "flight of the angel," a highlight of the annual Carnival.