Scientists record most powerful quasar blast ever
US astronomers have detected the most powerful blast from a quasar ever recorded, offering the first proof of important theories about why the universe is shaped the way it is.
Clinton urges end to support for DR Congo rebels
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday called on all regional African leaders to halt any support for the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
BP banned from US government contracts
British oil giant BP was temporarily banned from winning new US government contracts Wednesday after agreeing to plead guilty to criminal charges in the deadly 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster.
French court to deliver final ruling on Concorde crash
A French court will Thursday deliver a final verdict on who was to blame for the July, 2000 crash of an Air France Concorde that left 113 people dead and led to the supersonic jet being taken out of service.
Iran in focus at UN atomic energy meeting
Iran is set to be the main talking point at a two-day meeting of the UN atomic agency starting Thursday, amid ongoing weaponisation fears and safety concerns over Tehran's only operating nuclear power plant.
Pressure mounts on fiscal cliff, Obama urges fix
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for a pre-Christmas deal with Republicans to avert a year-end tax and deficit crunch, as pressure mounted from the business world and stock markets fluttered.
Egypt rushes out new charter amid turmoil over Morsi powers
A divisive panel boycotted by liberals and Christians was set Thursday to vote on a draft new Egyptian constitution, amid mounting protests over President Mohamed Morsi's assumption of sweeping powers.
UN backs holding G-Global in Kazakhstan
From economic and political points of view Kazakhstan is eligible to bid for hosting G-Global under the aegis of the United Nations: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Kazakhstan President discussed Middle East with King of Jordan
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev had a telephone conversation with the King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein.
Kyoto under the microscope in quest for new climate deal
As the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol draws to a close, the world will dissect its record for successes to emulate in the fight against global warming -- and pitfalls to avoid.
WikiLeaks' Assange has lung trouble: Ecuador envoy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been holed up at Ecuador's London embassy for five months, has a lung condition that could get worse.
New page in Syria war as rebel missiles hit aircraft
In less than 24 hours, rebels used surface-to-air missiles to strike down two aircraft in northern Syria, marking a turning point in their war with forces of President Bashar al-Assad.
Sony mulls battery business sale: report
Sony is in talks with suitors including Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision over the sale of its battery business, a report said Thursday, as the Japanese firm tries to repair its dented balance sheet.
PHOTO: Wreckage of missing MI-8 discovered; 8 crew members found dead
The helicopter is badly damaged, only the aft remained intact. All the bodies are scattered outside of the helicopter. : official.
Kazakhstan's Kashagan tagged world's most expensive energy project
Kashagan's development in Kazakhstan has already absorbed $116 billion, which makes the project one of the most expensive discoveries of the last 40 years.
Kazakhstan cuts political state positions 8-fold
The number of political state workers will be cut 8-fold in Kazakhstan.
While in Astana U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs discussed NATO troops in Afghanistan
During the meeting we exchanged our opinions on regional security and stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan, in particular: Wendy Sherman said in Kazakhstan.
Representative of Kazakhstan in UNESCO Suleimenov against construction of nuclear station in Kazakhstan
Permanent representative of Kazakhstan in UNESCO expressed hope that Kazakhstan will not build a nuclear power station.
White men to head all committees in US House
US House Republicans, ruing a presidential election loss in which it failed to attract enough women and minorities, has picked leaders for the 19 committees in the upcoming Congress, and they are all white males.
Kuwait heads into polls at a crossroads
Kuwait stands at a crossroads as voters head to the polls on Saturday for a contest being boycotted by the opposition and with little hope of restoring stability.