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Cafe explosion in Kazakhstan leaves 18 injured
An explosion in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, has left 18 injured. Causes of the explosion are being investigated.
18 September 2014
Cradle hell of a year-old in Kazakhstan
What happened to this little boy has shocked Kazakhstan. Motives behind people's actions can be puzzling and at times disturbing.
18 September 2014
Young woman dies in car crash in Aktobe river
A young woman died in the car that fell into the river in city center of Aktobe.
12 September 2014
Man drowns while rescuing his drowning daughter in western Kazakhstan
A man has drowned while rescuing his drowning daughter in the Ural River, Atyrau Oblast, western Kazakhstan on August 20.
25 August 2014
British national found dead in Atyrau
A British national has been found dead in the city of Atyrau, western Kazakhstan.
16 August 2014
3-y.o. boy survives fall from 5th floor in Shymkent
A 3-year-old boy survived a fall out of a fifth-floor window in Shymkent, southern Kazakhstan.
14 August 2014
Two injured in gas refinery fire in western Kazakhstan
Two people have been injured in a fire at Zhanazhol gas refinery of CNPC AktobeMunaiGas oil company.
06 August 2014
Plane crash-lands on US beach, killing father
A small plane crash-landed on a beach in the US state of Florida Sunday, killing a father and critically injuring his young daughter, authorities said.
28 July 2014
Giant anteaters kill two hunters in Brazil
Giant anteaters in Brazil have killed two hunters in separate incidents, raising concerns about the animals' loss of habitat and the growing risk of dangerous encounters with people, researchers said.
26 July 2014
50 Kazakh tourists stuck in Tel Aviv airport after missile attack
Around 50 Kazakhstani tourists cannot leave Israel after a Palestinian missile hit the area near the Tel Aviv Airport.
25 July 2014
Lost toddler saved by dog in forest
As the old saying goes “man’s best friend”, a toddler was saved by a mongrel dog in a forest.
21 July 2014
Three injured in oil refinery fire in western Kazakhstan
A fire occurred at an oil refinery in Aktobe Oblast on July 16.
21 July 2014
Kazakh company reinsured downed Malaysia Airlines Boeing for $3mln
Payments of Kazakhstan-based Eurasia Insurance Company may exceed $3 million in claims over the shot down Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight.
21 July 2014
MH17 crash: tragedy of Malaysian family
A family of 6 Malaysians coming from Kazakhstan died in the MH17 flight crush.
19 July 2014
Slab accident kills construction worker in Almaty
A construction crane lost a slab and crashed a young man to death in Almaty.
13 July 2014
US citizen among 4 injured in elevator accident
Four people, including a U.S. citizen, have been injured in an elevator fall at the Medical University in Karaganda in central Kazakhstan.
11 July 2014
Car explodes in Aktau city
A Toyota Carina has caught fire and then exploded in Aktau city.
11 July 2014
14 Gaza rockets hit southern Israel: army
At least 14 rockets and mortar rounds fired by militants in Gaza struck southern Israel on Monday morning, causing no injuries but damaging a home, the army said.
30 June 2014
Football: Suarez risks World Cup ban after Italy bite
Uruguay star Luis Suarez faces expulsion from the World Cup for biting as FIFA confirmed it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the player.
25 June 2014
Fire destroys Semey gas fitting plant
A large fire has destroyed Semei gas fitting plant.
23 June 2014