Hong Kong govt big loser from legislative polls: press
Hong Kong's Beijing-backed government is the big loser from weekend legislative polls despite the poor showing of opposition democratic parties.
Uruguay: law regulating marijuana sale will bar drug tourism
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica said Wednesday that if parliament were to pass a groundbreaking bill allowing the state to sell marijuana, drug tourism would not be allowed.
Arizona governor limits immigrant benefits
On the day undocumented migrants lined up across the US to apply for deportation deferrals, Arizona's governor ordered state agencies to deny them driver's licenses and other benefits.
Japan lawmakers to approve long-awaited tax hike
An unpopular bill to double Japan's sales tax and partially plug its gaping debt hole is set to be passed by lawmakers Friday in a triumph for the prime minister that could also herald the end of his job.
Gay taboo turns to pride in Vietnam
Communist Vietnam is considering legalising same-sex marriage, which would catapult it to the fore of gay rights in Asia, where traditional values dominate many societies and sodomy is illegal in some.
Senators revive US cybersecurity bill, with changes
A group of US senators has revived stalled cybersecurity legislation by offering compromises to address civil liberties concerns, an effort quickly endorsed by President Barack Obama.
Over 300 foreigners deported from Atyrau oblast in Kazakhstan
340 foreign citizens have been deported from Atyrau oblast in western Kazakhstan for violation of the migration legislation since the beginning of the year.
Canada bans foreign strippers
Foreign strippers will no longer be permitted to bare their breasts and shake their booties in Canada, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said Wednesday.
Bangladesh's Hindu women fight for divorce rights
Unlike her Muslim compatriots, Tarulata Rani is unable to inherit anything from her family, cannot divorce and cannot claim maintenance from her absent husband -- all because she is a Bangladeshi Hindu.
Education deposits will become an option in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan citizens will be able to deposit money for their children’s education. A new draft law on the State Education Savings System has been presented by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan.
Anti-torture draft law presented to Kazakhstan Parliament
Draft law for prevention of tortures and other harsh, inhuman or humiliating treatment or punishments has been submitted to the Majilis.
Kazakhstan is considering U.S. practice on apprehension of suspected terrorists
Igor Rogov has inquired about the possibility of adopting the practice on apprehension of suspected terrorists for over 72 hours without court sanctions in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan Investments Law amended
The President signed Kazakhstan Law On amendments to several legislative acts of Kazakhstan on investments.
Kazakhstan President signed gas law
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed a law on gas.
Kazakhstan General Prosecution Office to develop draft law on peaceful meetings and rallies
Kazakhstan General Prosecution Office will prepare a draft law with notification-based permit for peaceful meetings, rallies and demonstrations.
Praying in public offices may be banned in Kazakhstan
Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion Kairat Lama Sharif confirmed that the new religious law imposes fines for praying in public offices.
Kazakh MP asked to ban Kazakh women from showing belly-buttons
A discussion between Majilis deputy and Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion during presentation of the draft law "On religious activities and religious institutions".
Religious literature imported into Kazakhstan to undergo check-ups
Religious literature that enters Kazakhstan is to be sent for theology check-up by customs authorities: Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion.
Kazakhstan does not have enough theology experts
Draft law "On religious activities and religious institutions" has been presented to the lower chamber of Kazakhstan Parliament.
Russian Orthodox Church and Vatican will approve their viceroys in Kazakhstan with local authorities
MP Tito Syzdykov told Tengrinews.kz about the draft law "On religious activities and religious institutions" that is currently being prepared for the Parliament’s review.
