Pakistan's Hazara community under attack
Pakistan's Hazaras, a prosperous, moderate community who found refuge after brutal crackdowns in Afghanistan, are again living in fear as they suffer record levels of sectarian violence.
Prince Harry returns to Lesotho for charity visit
Britain's Prince Harry attended a fundraising gala dinner organised in neighbouring South Africa for his Lesotho charity projects as he wrapped up his three-day visit to southern Africa.
Head of Iranian delegation thanks Nazarbayev for organizing talks with 5+1
Chief Iranian nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili has thanked Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev for hosting negotiations with 5+1.
Obama tells Egypt's Morsi to 'protect' democracy
US President Barack Obama warned Tuesday that his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Morsi has a "responsibility to protect" the democratic principles advanced by the 2011 uprising.
US urges talks to end decade-old Darfur war
The United States on Tuesday marked 10 years of war in Darfur, warning that without political talks the Sudan region may face another decade of the devastating conflict.
Iran exploring second route to nuclear bomb: report
Satellite images show that Iran's Arak heavy-water plan is operational, raising fears that it is trying to produce plutonium for a nuclear bomb.
Palestinian tensions set to persist until Obama visit
Clashes that flared in the West Bank after a Palestinian died in Israeli custody are unlikely to turn into a third intifada, but each side will use them when US President Barack Obama visits.
Iran, world powers respond to counter-offers
World powers and Iran were due Wednesday to respond to offers presented by both sides in a final day of talks aimed at breaking a decade of deadlock over Tehran's nuclear drive.
Turkey wants to retrieve kids fostered outside their culture
Turkey has embarked on a campaign to retrieve children of Turkish immigrant families living in Europe who are fostered by foreigners, and instead place them in homes where their cultural identity can be preserved.
Rocket fired from Gaza Strip hits southern Israel: police
A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed early Tuesday near Ashkelon in southern Israel, police said, in the first such strike since a November truce.
Iran and 5+1 may hold bilateral meetings in Almaty
Iran might have bilateral meetings with representatives of 5+1 international negotiators on the Iranian nuclear program in Almaty.
World powers give Iran new offer at crunch talks
World powers were offering Iran a softening of sanctions in exchange for concessions over its controversial nuclear program.
19 tourists killed as balloon explodes at Egypt's Luxor
A hot air balloon caught fire and exploded as it was flying over Egypt's ancient temple city of Luxor on Tuesday, killing 19 tourists.
Syria rebels agree to meet Kerry, dismiss Damascus offer
Syria's opposition has cancelled a planned boycott of an international conference on the two-year conflict after appeals from Britain and the US, but rejected an offer of talks from Damascus.
Israel calls for calm as militants vow revenge
Israel has called on the Palestinian Authority to rein in unrest as militants vowed revenge over the death of a prisoner whom the Palestinians allege died under Israeli torture.
World powers, Iran bid to break nuclear stalemate
World powers meet negotiators from Iran in Kazakhstan on Tuesday in the hope of reaching a breakthrough in the decade-long crisis over its nuclear programme, despite low expectations after years of dashed hopes.
Tennis: Kazakhstan's Putintseva ranked 91st in WTA first time
Kazakhstan's 18-y.o. Putintseva has moved up ten lines thank to her victory in the first round of the Dubai Open.
Kerry in London to start first official tour
John Kerry will push his Russian counterpart to apply pressure on Syria when they meet during the new US Secretary of State's marathon tour of allies.
Nuclear weapons do not guarantee security: Kazakhstan to Iran
Kazakhstan is calling Iran to develop nuclear energy and remember that nuclear weapons can never be a guarantee of any country’s security.
Pakistan hit by nationwide blackout
Pakistan was hit by a nationwide blackout for more than two hours after the breakdown of a major plant caused power stations to stop working across the country.
