Stung by shock Israel hit, Hamas response may be limited
Israel's surprise hit on Hamas's top military commander in Gaza may have enraged the enclave's Islamist rulers, but analysts said it was unlikely the movement would respond in a way which would lead to all-out war.
Britain should withdraw from Afghanistan 'quickly': Ashdown
Britain should accept defeat and move all of its soldiers out of Afghanistan as quickly as possible, former Liberal Democrat party leader Paddy Ashdown wrote in Friday's The Times newspaper.
Putin, Merkel seek to soothe Germany-Russia tensions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday with the two sides seeking to soothe tensions over Berlin's recent criticism of the Russian record on rights.
113 rebels killed as violence flares in DR Congo
Some 113 rebels died in clashes between the M23 rebel group and Democratic Republic of Congo troops as violence flared days after the UN and US imposed sanctions on the group's leader.
Top Mali mediator to meet Islamists, Tuareg rebels
Chief regional mediator Blaise Compaore will meet Mali's Ansar Dine Islamists and Tuareg rebels together for the first time on Friday, amid calls for urgent dialogue to resolve the crisis in northern Mali.
Singapore eases death penalty policy
The Singapore parliament has passed legal reforms abolishing mandatory death sentences in some drug trafficking and murder cases, giving fresh hope to dozens of inmates awaiting execution.
Australia creates world's largest marine reserves
Australia Friday created the world's largest network of marine reserves, protecting a huge swathe of ocean environment despite claims it will devastate the fishing industry.
Sierra Leone to vote in litmus test for post-war democracy
Sierra Leoneans vote on Saturday in the country's third election since the end of a brutal civil war, a high-stakes poll billed as a litmus test of the mineral-rich nation's democratic credentials.
Petraeus sex scandal amuses Taliban
The sex scandal that has brought down CIA chief David Petraeus may be causing heartache in the Washington security establishment but the affair has prompted laughter among the Taliban.
Romney breaks silence in bitter broadside at Obama
Mitt Romney, in his first remarks since an unexpectedly lopsided election loss to Barack Obama, blamed his defeat Wednesday on "gifts" showered by the president on his female, African-American and Hispanic supporters.
Kazakhstan condemns Israel's air strikes on Gaza Strip
We condemn the air strikes of Israel on Gaza Strip that claimed lives of civilians and damaged infrastructure: Kazakhstan Foreign Minister.
Multiple new Israeli strikes on Gaza: AFP
Israeli war planes carried out multiple new air strikes on the Gaza Strip, including several hits on Gaza City on Friday morning.
Kazakhstan movies festival to be held in Boston and Washington
Steppe Flowers: Panorama of Kazakhstan Cinema festival will be held in the U.S.
Weightlifting: Yelisseyeva won silver at Asian Championship
The young Kazakhstan athlete Margarita Yelisseyeva managed to edge her rival China’s Wu Lutin by four kilograms and won silver.
Tennis: China is our main rival: Yaroslava Shvedova
If Kazakhstan team plays as one team at Fed Cup, it might win in the Asia/Oceania zone and reach the World Group.
Chess: Kazakhstan's Abdumalik among World Championship leaders
Kazakhstan's Zhansaya Abdumalik won over China’s Chu Zhou Tong in the seventh round and scored 6.5 points.
Religious institutions have to report for foreign money: Lama Sharif
Financial activities of religious unions are government by the Law щn non-commercial organizations acting in Kazakhstan since January 16, 2001.
Death sparks criticism of Irish abortion laws
Ireland's tough abortion laws came under fire on Wednesday following the death of an Indian woman after doctors allegedly refused her a termination because it was against the laws of the Catholic country.
BP says in 'advanced discussions' to settle Gulf spill case
British energy giant BP said on Thursday it was in advanced discussions to settle open criminal and regulatory cases with US authorities over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster.
Kazakhstan and Pakistan agreed on military cooperation
The memorandum of cooperation was signed at the meeting of Kazakhstan Defense Minister with the Ambassador of Pakistan to Kazakhstan.