Kazakhstan MP doubts upcoming legalizationOmarkhan Oksikbayev, Member of the Lower Chamber of the Kazakhstan Parliamentб doubts success of the forthcoming legalization of property in Kazakhstan.
23 May 2014
One dead in Istanbul as anti-government protests flareOne man died and about 10 others were injured in Istanbul during violent clashes between police and protesters Thursday, officials said, in the latest eruption of anger against the Turkish government.
One dead, 11 hurt in southern Mexico clashesAt least one person was killed and 11 injured in clashes between a holdover group of the Zapatista rebel movement and rivals with ties to the local government, officials said.
04 May 2014
Israel okayed nearly 14,000 settler homes during talks: NGOIsrael approved plans for nearly 14,000 new settler homes during the nine months of peace talks with the Palestinians, an Israeli settlement watchdog said Tuesday as the negotiation period formally ended.
60% of China underground water pollutedSixty percent of underground water in China which is officially monitored is too polluted to drink directly, state media have reported, underlining the country's grave environmental problems.
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister and Kazakhstan Government resignPrime-Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Akhmetov has resigned. He is the head of the Government so his resignation automatically meant resignation of the Government of Kazakhstan.
Protesters occupying Taiwan's parliament issue ultimatumProtesters barricaded themselves inside Taiwan's parliament for a third straight day, threatening "further action" if the government pushes ahead with its plans to ratify a contentious trade pact with China.
21 March 2014
Brazil sees Cup risks: reportA secret Brazilian government report lists several security "risks" in having the country host of the World Cup this year, including political protest and strikes.