US vows to attack 'flaws' in UN Human Rights Council
The United States on Monday won a new term on the UN Human Rights Council and vowed to renew its campaign to put right "flaws" in the controversial body.
Kazakhstan became member of UN Human Rights Council
The elections of the new Council members for 2013-2015 were held during the 67th session of the UN General Assembly on November 12 in New York.
'Twilight' fans camp out for vampire farewell
Thousands of excited "Twilight" fans have been camping out in Los Angeles to await the last episode of the blockbuster saga -- and not even chilly temperatures could cool their vampire passions.
Sesame Street puppeteer denies underage sex claim
The puppeteer behind Elmo on "Sesame Street" says he is taking time out from the much-loved US children's TV show to fight a "defamatory" claim he had a sexual relationship with an underage boy.
Eclipse hunters chase sun to tropical Australia
It lasts for barely two minutes, but the chance to witness the eerie spectacle of day turning briefly to night in a solar eclipse has brought thousands of shadow chasers to Australia.
Budapest is getting Astana street or square
A street or a square in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, will be named after Astana.
New York governor seeks $30 bn in aid after Sandy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo asked the US federal government for $30 billion in aid Monday to help his state recover from the devastation left by superstorm Sandy.
Anti-virus legend McAfee wanted for murder in Belize
John McAfee, founder of the eponymous anti-virus company, is on the run for killing another US citizen in a resort town.
New Zealander admits Prince Charles manure plan
An elderly New Zealand anti-royalist planned to hurl manure at Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla during their visit to Auckland.
Palestinian UN bid on Nov 29: Abbas
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has announced that the Palestinian Authority will present its bid for non-state UN membership, despite US and Israeli opposition.
Malnutrition in N.Korea despite better harvests: UN
North Korea's staple food output has improved but the poverty-stricken country is still struggling to eradicate malnutrition and provide its people with vital protein.
Almaty ring road will have a toll
It will cost the drivers 6-12 tenge per kilometer to drive on the Big Almaty Ring Motorway, depending on the car type: expert.
Two rockets hit Kabul, no casualties: police
Two rockets hit the Afghan capital Kabul early Tuesday not far from the presidential palace, but caused no casualties or damage.
Majority of polled Kazakhstan citizens want to work past retirement
36 percent of those who want to work until retirement (and after if they can) are confident that it is impossible to live on pension payments.
FBI agents search home of Petraeus's lover
FBI agents searched the home of the woman at the center of a sex scandal behind David Petraeus's decision to step down as head of the Central Intelligence Agency.
New Bond film 'Skyfall' tops N. America box office
The new James Bond movie "Skyfall" swept North American box offices this weekend, crushing second-place animated feature "Wreck-It Ralph", industry estimates showed Sunday.
Nazarbayev's advisor appointed to Kazakhstan Football Federation
Kazakhstan President’s advisor Yermukhamet Yertysbayev has taken up the post of Public Relations Director of Kazakhstan Football Federation.
Kazakhstan mulls becoming UN Human Rights Council member
Kazakhstan has presented itself as a candidate for membership in the UN Human Rights Council from Asian-Pacific States for 2013-2015.
Mali Islamists a threat to Europe: French minister
Islamist extremists occupying northern Mali pose a threat not just to the immediate region but to European security, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Sunday.
Obama tells Abbas of opposition to UN move
US President Barack Obama told Mahmud Abbas on Sunday that his administration opposes a Palestinian bid for non-state membership of the UN.