Kenya celebrates 50 years of freedom with challenges ahead
Kenyans mark half a century of independence from Britain on Thursday, celebrating progress of the regional economic powerhouse but also struggling to shake off a legacy of corruption, inequality and ethnic violence.
Don't miss Black Friday in Almaty
Black Friday and Boxing day, all in one are coming to Almaty to sweep the Kazakhstani shoppers off their feet with blowout bargains as a part of Satu Fest.
Scotland to make case for independence
The Scottish government on Tuesday unveils its legal argument for independence from the United Kingdom, but nationalist leaders face an uphill battle in convincing voters to end the 300-year union.
Kazakhstan to get three additional days off in December
Kazakhstan will enjoy additional three days off for December holidays.
With year to go, Scotland divided over independence
Voting for Scottish independence is "common sense", the leader of the movement to break away from the United Kingdom insisted a year to the day before Scotland votes in a referendum.
Statue of Liberty reopens on July 4
The Statue of Liberty finally reopened to visitors, on the July 4 national holiday, months after Superstorm Sandy slammed into New York.
Venezuela inaugurates Simon Bolivar mausoleum
Venezuela has inaugurated a mausoleum that will hold the remains of the South American liberator Simon Bolivar, an imposing structure whose brainchild was the late Hugo Chavez.
Kazakhstan will withdraw from interstate organizations threatening its independence: Nazarbayev
Our economy needs new markets, that’s why we strive for economic integration, not a political one: Kazakhstan President.
East Timor bids farewell to peacekeepers after 13 years
The UN ends its peacekeeping mission in East Timor Monday after 13 years of boots on the ground in Asia's youngest nation following a bloody transition to independence.
Hillary Clinton congratulated Kazakhstan people on Independence Day on behalf of U.S. President
I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Kazakhstan as you celebrate your Independence Day this December 16: Clinton.
Zhanaozen town in Mangistau oblast will not be celebrating the Independence Day December 16
Last year Zhanaozen and Shetpe village in Mangistau oblast were a scene to riots resulting in 15 deaths, with more than 100 people badly injured.
First new political party formed in Turkmenistan in 20 years
A new political party was formed for the first time in Turkmenistan since the isolated ex-Soviet state won independence in 1991.
Indian PM pledges to attract more foreign investment
Indian PM Manmohan Singh used his Independence Day speech on Wednesday to promise to improve conditions for foreign investment in the country after a sharp downturn in economic growth.
India buys Gandhi archive to halt auction
The Indian government has stepped in to buy a collection of thousands of letters, papers and photos relating to Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi ahead of its planned auction in London.
US congratulates SSudan on a year of independence
The United States on Sunday sent its congratulations to South Sudan as the African nation was set to mark its first year of independence, but said "significant challenges" lay ahead for Juba.
Obama hails Americans, military on Fourth of July
President Barack Obama hailed the selfless dedication of the US military's "9/11 generation," on a scorchingly hot July 4 holiday Wednesday as Americans gathered to celebrate Independence Day.
Conflict, economic woes, in tough first year for South Sudan
The world's youngest nation South Sudan has had a rough first year: border wars with the North, internal violence and shutdown of the oil production its economy depends on.
Algeria celebrates anniversary with musical, fireworks
Algerian celebrations to mark 50 years since gaining independence from France kicked off on Wednesday with a giant open air performance inspired by the liberation struggle, followed by nationwide fireworks displays.
Kazakhstan 'placed' in North America
An Independence Day poster has been hang in Atyrau Oil and Gas Institute.
Difficult decades are coming: Nursultan Nazarbayev
The world will face a new technological revolution in the coming 10-15 years: Nursultan Nazarbayev.