Vandals steal ancient rock carvings in California
Vandals have stolen at least four ancient rock carvings, apparently using cement-cutting circular saws to slice them out of a valuable archeological site in California.
Moody's warns on Italy's banks
Rating agency Moody's warned Monday that Italy's banks face worsening conditions over the coming year with asset quality declining, low profitability, and poor access to markets for funds.
Justin Bieber dominates American Music Awards
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber had a big night at the American Music Awards, taking three prizes including the top honor, favorite artist of the year.
Battle to lead French opposition collapses into confusion
The battle to succeed former president Nicolas Sarkozy at the helm of France's main opposition party, the UMP, was left undecided early Monday after both candidates claimed victory amid allegations of ballot rigging.
Kazakhstan Interior Minister on complications in countering drug business
Kazakhstan Interior Minister speaks about complications in countering drug business.
Briton in serious condition after pizza fight on ferry
Two British passengers on a Dutch-bound ferry were airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after two separate fights onboard, including one over a slice of pizza.
4.4-magnitude earthquake hit 363km from Almaty
4.4-magnitude earthquake hit Kyrgyzstan at 09:28 p.m. (Astana time) on November 19.
Anti-gay marriage protesters rally in Paris
Thousands of Catholics and other opponents of French government plans to legalise gay marriage and same-sex adoption marched in Paris on Sunday.
Water tensions overflow in ex-Soviet Central Asia
The ex-Soviet states of Central Asia are engaged in an increasingly bitter standoff over water resources, adding another element of instability to the volatile region neighbouring Afghanistan.
Syrian administration missed chances to settle the conflict: Kazakhstan Foreign Minister
Kazakhstan Foreign Minister considers the situation in Syria a direct threat to the international stability, while its administration "missed numerous opportunities to meet the lawful strives of its people halfway".
Gaza truce needs strong mediator, success for both sides
A ceasefire between Israel and armed groups in Gaza depends on each side's ability to claim victory and the credibility of the mediation, undermined by Israel launching strikes with a truce already in effect.
Benghazi row in Washington narrows on edited memo
The row over the assault on the US mission in Libya has narrowed to focus on how and why the CIA's determination that it was a terror attack was left out of a public "talking points" memo.
'Twilight' takes huge bite out of weekend movie sales
The final chapter of the blockbuster "Twilight" vampire film franchise earned some $138 million in its debut, taking a huge bite out of weekend movie ticket sales.
World Bank fears devastating 4.0 degree warming
The World Bank warned Sunday that global temperatures could rise by four degrees this century without immediate action, with potentially devastating consequences for coastal cities and the poor.
Astana Arlans boxers began third WSB season with victory
Astana Arlans Kazakhstan edged Ukraine's Otamans 3:2 in the World Series of Boxing tournament that was held in Kiev, Ukraine.
Kazakhstan enters second phase of Aral Sea restoration
We have successfully completed the first phase: expert.
Hundreds of NY homes to be razed after Sandy
Hundreds of New York City homes deemed to be safety hazards after superstorm Sandy will be razed in a vast operation the office of Mayor Michael Bloomberg describes as "unprecedented."
4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Zhambyl oblast
The epicenter of the quake was 15km from Taraz and 12km from Mikhailovka village.
Kazakhstan and Ukrainian Defense Ministers meet in Astana
Kazakhstan Defense Minister Adilbek Dzhaksybekov met with Defense Minister of Ukraine Dmitry Salamatin and Ukrainian military delegation in Astana.
Cycling: Astana signed contract with American champion
Evan Huffman, champion of the United States in U-23 category in time trial and road racing, will ride for Astana in 2013-2014 season.
