Software pioneer McAfee seeks return to United States
US anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee said Sunday that he has filed legal motions with the Guatemalan government to avoid extradition to Belize, in hopes of being sent instead to the United States.
Ghana opposition claims fraud in tight presidential vote
Ghana's main opposition party on Sunday alleged fraud in the country's tight presidential election, claiming it had evidence that its candidate had won the vote even before official results were declared.
Afghan woman official assassinated: police
Gunmen assassinated an Afghan women's affairs official on Monday just months after her predecessor was blown up by a bomb.
Winter weather claims second victim in the Balkans
Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall in the Balkans, that seriously affected traffic throughout the region, claimed a second victim on Sunday as a man died from cold in northern Serbia.
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.
Russia hopes changes to the Baikonur lease agreement will be introduced only after 2050
Earlier Head of KazKosmos National Space Agency announced that Kazakhstan and Russian are working out a new agreement to gradually edge away from lease-based relations over the Baikonur cosmodrome.
Cycling: Both professionals and newcomers riding new bicycles: Alexander Shefer
Part of Astana cyclists will start the new season in Santos Down Under Tour that in Australia.
Nazarbayev to take part in CSTO and EurAsEC summits in Moscow
Nursultan Nazarbayev will render a visit to Moscow to attend a collective security session of the CSTO and the EurAsEC Interstate Council meeting.
Hu Jintao confident of EXPO-2017 sucess in Kazakhstan
Chairman of China Hu Jintao is confident that Kazakhstan will hold EXPO-2017 successfully and in a special way.
Egypt opposition debates Morsi concession
Egypt's main opposition parties were to meet late Sunday to decide whether to keep up street protests against President Mohamed Morsi after the Islamist leader made a key concession in the crisis dividing the nation.
Kazakhstan enhances cooperation with Chana's major defense companies
Kazakhstan Defense Minister met with Chinese Minister of National Defense and management of the Central Military Commission in China.
Boxing: Astana Arlans defeated British Lionhearts in Almaty
Kazakhstan's Astana Arlans have whitewashed UK's British Lionhearts in the WSB match in Almaty.
Shymkent beauty became Miss Kazakhstan 2012
Zhazira Nurimbetova is a 4-year university student at present and will proceed with her professional career of a model only with an approval of her family.
Kazkosmos to sell satellite images to French
Kazakhstan National Space Agency Kazkosmos plans to sell images made by its Earth remote sensing system to French companies.
Kazakhstan and Russia may edge away from lease-based relations over the Baikonur cosmodrome
Baikonur town may be transferred under the Kazakhstan’s jurisdiction, according to KazKosmos Head.
Boxing: WSB Champion might return to next year
Kazakhstan boxer Kanat Abutalipov hopes to join the Astana Arlans club once again.
Italy faces vote as Monti leaves, Berlusconi returns
Italy was preparing prepared for early elections Sunday after Prime Minister Mario Monti said he would soon resign and Silvio Berlusconi announced he would run for the top job for the sixth time in two decades.
EU youth discover Jewish heritage in Lithuania
Lithuania on Sunday launched a new campaign for European students that reveals the once rich Jewish culture in the Baltic state and its tragic end during the Holocaust.
IMF's Lagarde warns against US fudge on fiscal cliff
The United States needs to raise taxes and cut spending to address the looming fiscal cliff, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Sunday, warning that anything less would undermine economic confidence.
The Year of the Snake commemorative coins released in Kazakhstan
The National Bank of Kazakhstan announced release of The Year of the Snake commemorative gold and silver coins.