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.
Triumphal arch opened in Astana
Triumphal arch called Mangilik Eli opened in Astana on December 16.
Foreign leaders congratulated Kazakhstan on Independence Day
Senate speaker Kairat Mami read the greetings to Nursultan Nazarbayev and the audience in the Independence Palace.
Astana Beshbarmak aims for Guinness Book
Astana cooks will make beshbarmak on the Independence Day aiming to get into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Over 20 thousand people will receive 20 Years of Independence medals in Kazakhstan
Creation of the anniversary medal called 20 Years of Kazakhstan’s Independence was initiated by Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Life of most of Almaty residents improved during independence years
Over 80 percent of Almaty residents say that their life has improved during the years of independence.
