Population of Kazakhstan's south to outnumber north four times
The population in Kazakhstan's northern regions may shrink by nearly one million people by 35 years, and become four times smaller than that of the southern areas.
100,000 households without power in France storm
Nearly 100,000 households were without power in western France on Friday as a storm slammed into Brittany packing winds of up to 140 kilometres (90 miles) per hour.
Mass power cuts, man dead in storm-battered Britain
Hurricane-force winds from an Atlantic storm left tens of thousands of Britons without power Thursday and one man dead, adding to widespread misery after devastating floods caused by the wettest winter in 250 years.
Australian wildfire razes 40 homes, one man dead
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed at least 40 homes in western Australia's Perth, officials said Monday, with one man dying as he prepared for the approaching inferno.
Kazakhstan under extreme cold weather alert
Kazakhstan national weather service KazHydroMet has issued a extreme cold weather warning for 11 Kazakhstan Oblasts for January 4-6.
Snowstorm slams northeastern United States
Snow, high winds and a glacial chill hit the northeastern United States Thursday as a blast of brutal wintry weather bore down on many states and major cities, snarling air traffic.
Kazakhstan expected to win one medal at Sochi Olympics
Kazakhstan national team is expected to gain only one silver medal at the Sochi Olympics.
Hungary economic 'fairy tale' comes true, or so it seems
When Hungary's economy minister predicted a year ago an economic "fairy tale" for Hungary in 2013, few believed him. But recent data from the central European country show he might have been right.
Global economy may be in 'softer patch': Lagarde
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, warned Tuesday the global economy may be slowing more than thought just over a month ago.
GDP expected at 5% in H1 in Kazakhstan
Forecast GDP growth will make 5 percent in Kazakhstan in the first half of 2013.
Kazakhstan economy growth to exceed Russia 2.5-fold in 2013
Kazakhstan will achieve the target value of the economy growth set at 6 percent by the end of the year: official.
Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Ministry lowers gas production forecast
Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Ministry has lowered forecast on production of natural and associated gas in Kazakhstan in the period until 2016.
GDP growth forecast at 6-7 percent in Kazakhstan in 2013-2017
The economy growth has to be more stable in 2013: Kazakhstan Minister.
Kazakhstan's employable population to reach 9.5 million people by 2017
Kazakhstan Ministry of Labor and Social Protection gave its forecasts of the growth of Kazakhstan's employable population.
VII-intensity earthquakes expected in Almaty oblast in 2013
Kazakhstan Seismology Institute gave a medium-term forecast for earthquakes in Almaty oblast.
Kazakhstan National Bank's 2013 inflation and GDP forecasts
According to Kazakhstan National Bank, the country’s inflation will stay within 6-8 percent, while the GDP growth may reach 6 percent.
World Bank ups Chinese growth projection for 2013
The World Bank on Wednesday upwardly revised its projection for Chinese economic growth in 2013 from 8.1 percent to 8.4 percent, but predicted the rate would taper off in the longer run.
China sees gloomy 2013 foreign trade environment
China said Tuesday it faces a bleak foreign trade environment in 2013 due to ongoing global economic weakness, as the Asian export powerhouse appears set to miss this year's trade growth target.
IMF: US 'fiscal cliff' would set back world economy
The International Monetary Fund warned US leaders that hitting the looming "fiscal cliff" would not only crush the American economy but spin havoc through the rest of the world.
IMF cuts global forecast, says risks rising
The IMF slashed its global growth forecast and warned things could get much worse if the eurozone crisis is not quelled and Washington fails to reverse the looming "fiscal cliff" austerity plan.