French right close to collapse after talks fail
France's main right-wing opposition party was close to collapse on Monday after talks failed to resolve a bitter leadership dispute and an ex-prime minister vowed to take the battle to the courts.
Hobbit was almost filmed in Britain, director reveals
"The Hobbit" director Peter Jackson on Tuesday said the low point making his Tolkien epic was when the production almost moved from his native New Zealand to Britain because of a union dispute.
China conducts first landing on aircraft carrier
China has conducted the first landing of a fighter jet on its new aircraft carrier in a move that extends Beijing's ability to project its growing military might in territorial disputes.
Astana will discuss simplification of visa regime with Schengen countries
Nazarbayev and Vice-President of the European Commission will discuss simplification of the visa regime with countries of Schengen zone.
Kazakhstan warned Chinese border services about missing MI-8
Chinese border services are aware of Kazakhstan helicopter missing in the near-border Koktuma-Dostyk area.
Mali groups reject Algeria, Burkina Faso mediation
A coalition of Malian political parties and a citizen's association based in the Islamist-occupied north on Sunday objected to Algeria and Burkina Faso's role in mediating their country's crisis.
Bitsy beetle warms Canada: study
An army of rice-grain-sized beetles, attracted by warming weather, has moved into Canada's western forests, where its tree massacre is causing the mercury to rise yet further.
Israel reports success in new missile defence test
Israeli and US defence officials have successfully tested the David's Sling missile defence system, completing the first phase of the weapon's development.
MI-8 helicopter that went missing November 24 was in a good technical condition
The MI-8 helicopter that went missing November 24 underwent regular checks and performed flying routs in Alakol district once every two weeks.
ConocoPhillips to sell its stake in Kashagan to India’s ONGC Videsh Limited
The deal is expected to be finalized in the H1 2013. ConocoPhillips’s proceedings from the sale are expected to reach $5 billion.
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs to visit Astana
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman will visit Astana on November 28-29.
Tennis: Shvedova stays in WTA TOP-30
Kazakhstan tennis professional Yaroslava Shvedova is still tanked 29th in the updated Women Tennis Association (WTA) rating.
Fitch upgraded ratings of Kazakhstan national companies
Fitch Ratings has upgraded ratings of Kazakhstan national companies Temir Zholy (railroad operator) and KEGOC (electricity grid operator).
Fitch Ratings upgrades KazMunaiGas rating to BBB
Fitch has upgraded the long-term rating of Kazakhstan national oil and gas company KazMunaiGas.
Tennis: Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan got Comeback Of The Year award
Kazakhstan's Shvedova was happy to be awarded as the Best Comeback Player of the year and was proud that the media had voted for her.
Rakhat Aliyev tries to buy Malta Today but fails ... and starts accusing it of being biased
Former Kazakhstan ambassador to Austria Rakhat Aliyev hiding in Malta tried to buy into Maltese media a year ago.
Syria rebels take loyalist Palestinian training camp: NGO
Syrian rebels on Sunday seized the training camp of a pro-regime Palestinian faction in Damascus province and took control of an arms depot after fierce clashes.
Water Polo: Kazakhstan athletes ranked second at Asian Championship
China’s water polo team won over Kazakhstan on penalty shootout.
Ambassadors of six countries presented credentials to Nazarbayev
I wish you success in interstate development. Welcome to the blessed land of Kazakhstan and to the capital Astana: Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan searching for missing MI-8 chopper in Almaty oblast
Rescue teams are searching for MI-823 helicopter with 8 people on board that went missing in Almaty oblast two days ago.