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France faces tough, potentially long, fight in Mali French forces intervening in Mali are facing a determined, experienced and well-armed foe and will not be able to quickly count on the backing of an organised African ground force.
16 January 2013
Chastened US takes cautious view of Mali conflict The United States has chosen to play a cautious supporting role to France's military action against Islamist fighters in Mali, after Washington's own attempt to build up the African nation's army backfired badly.
15 January 2013
Football: Fan anger mounts over Premier League ticket prices Discontent among supporters over spiralling English Premier League ticket prices is mounting, as fans attempt to make their voices heard and even followers of sworn enemies join forces to call for change.
15 January 2013
VW hits global sales record, still trails Toyota Volkswagen posted record-breaking global sales in 2012, up 11 percent at 9.07 million, but the ambitious German automaker continues to trail Japanese rival Toyota.
15 January 2013
©Olga Apelyaganets Boxing: Kazakhstan's Astana Arlans beat German Eagles Kazakhstan's Astana Arlans boxing club has defeated German Eagles and remained the leader of its WSB group.
14 January 2013
©REUTERS DNA test sheds light on mystery deaths A new DNA test can restore at least part of the identity of long-dead people who left no trace of their image.
14 January 2013
Photo courtesy of medportal.ru Deaf Belgian twins going blind commit euthanasia: press Deaf Belgian identical twins used a decade-old euthanasia law in a mercy-killing pact after they began to go blind.
14 January 2013
Roza Rymbayeva and Assiya Burlibayeva. ©Alexander Palatovsky Famous Kazakh singer Rymbayeva will demonstrate italian fashion This is my first attempt to make something new in my life apart from music and concerts: Roza Rymbayeva
14 January 2013
Mali crucible gives Hollande chance to forge new image Francois Hollande's decision to order French forces into battle in Mali represents a watershed moment for a president derided by his critics as a compulsive ditherer.
14 January 2013
Darsil Essamambo. Photo courtesy of alau.info Skating: Essamambo and Gentselev taking part in Speed Skating World Cup The Asian World Speed Skating Cup that was due to take place in Astana was officially cancelled because China, Japan and Korea refused to participate.
13 January 2013
Italy shipwreck victims' families arrive on island for anniversary Families of Italy's cruise shipwreck victims returned to the site of the disaster on Saturday as preparations got underway for a commemoration ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the fatal crash.
13 January 2013
France urges rapid deployment of force to Mali France has asked the United Nations to "accelerate" implementation of a resolution that enables the deployment of an international force to Mali.
13 January 2013
Sri Lanka draws flak over chief justice impeachment International criticism mounted Saturday over a move to impeach Sri Lanka's chief justice, with Britain demanding protection for the incumbent and the beleaguered legal profession in the former colony.
13 January 2013
Islamists claim French botch hostage rescue in Somalia Somali Islamists claimed Saturday that a French commando unit had botched an attempt overnight to free a hostage in southern Somalia, leaving several dead.
12 January 2013
French unions, employers agree changes to labour laws French President Francois Hollande led a chorus of approval after unions and employers reached a deal on reforms to the country's complex labour laws after more than three months of talks.
12 January 2013
Greek parliament approves tax change under rescue terms Greece's parliament early Saturday approved a new tax bill, part of the latest batch of fiscal reforms tied to the country's next slice of EU loans.
12 January 2013
The Shard pierces London's skyline -- and skewers critics The Shard -- western Europe's tallest skyscraper -- opens its viewing platform to the public on February 1, giving unrivalled views over London and defiantly snubbing critics of the gigantic tower.
12 January 2013
Czechs vote to replace eurosceptic president Klaus Austerity-weary Czechs vote Friday and Saturday in the country's first-ever direct presidential election.
12 January 2013
Astana team. ©Tengrinews.kz Africa Eco Race-2013 Kazakhstan crews bound for Almaty Kazakhstan crews Shagirov/Moroz (winners of the race's T2 class) and Sazonov/Sakhimov were ranked 11th and 18th in their Auto category.
11 January 2013
Photo courtesy of express-k.kz Kazakhstan eagle that escaped from its British owner feels good in the wild Kazakhstan golden eagle named Stan has flown away from its British owner and feels good in the wild.
11 January 2013

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