Kazakh-Swiss Business Council launched in Zurich
The agreement was signed by KazAtomProm’s (National Nuclear Company) Chairman Vladimir Shkolnik and Peter Spuhler, CEO and owner of Stadler Rail Group.
Kazakhstan Weightlifting Federation refutes rumors on Chinshanlo and Maneza moving to China
Secretary General of Kazakhstan Weightlifting Federation denies that Kazakhstan Olympic champions Zulfiya Chinshanlo and Maya Maneza are leaving Kazakhstan's national team.
Athens to get two more years to meet deficit target: report
The Greek government will get a grace period of an extra two years to rein in its runaway public debt.
The number of religious institutions slashed by 1/3 following obligatory registration requirement
The number of religious institutions has been reduced by 32% down to 3 088 institutions representing 16 faiths: Head of the National Agency for Religions.
Brazilian student sells virginity for $780,000
A Brazilian student has sold her virginity in an online auction for US$780,000 as part of a documentary organised by an Australian filmmaker, although a man who did the same only fetched US$3,000.
Kazakhstan and Austria agreed on freight transportation
Kazakhstan and Austrian governments have signed an agreement on international freight transportation.
Kazakhstan heeds Europe's advice in democracy-building: Nazarbayev
I believe that Kazakhstan is set for democracy today, otherwise we wouldn’t have chaired an organization like OSCE and couldn’t have hosted its summit: Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan and Austria signed agreements worth 170 million Euro
Agreements worth 170 million Euro were signed during Kazakhstan-Austrian economic forum participated by Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev.
Serik Akhmetov discusses trade and economics with Angela Merkel
On October 24-25 Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov is on a visit to Germany.
Canadians' well-being down as economy grows: study
Quality of life for Canadians has dropped significantly since the last recession in 2008, even though indicators show a rebound in the economy, said a study published Tuesday.
Kazakhstan and Czech Republic to sign agreements worth $250 million
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus held a joint briefing after their meeting.
Nazarbayev met with President of Czech Republic
Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Czech Republic on October 23.
From pot to gay marriage, US voters have lots to decide
From legalizing pot and gay marriage to wiping outdated segregation laws off Alabama's state constitution, US voters have a lot more to decide next month than simply picking the next president.
Women still face gender gap in jobs, wages: report
Women are closing the gender gap with men in health and education but struggle to get top jobs and salaries, data from a study of 135 countries showed on Wednesday.
Facebook touts mobile gains as earnings beat forecast
Facebook said it was making strong gains in tapping the mobile advertising market as the world's leading social network turned in better-than-expected third quarter earnings Tuesday.
US probes deaths for possible energy drink links
The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating five deaths and a heart attack for possible links to consumption of Monster Energy drinks, an agency spokeswoman.
EU, US warn against political vacuum in Lebanon
The United States and the European Union have expressed concern at the political situation in Lebanon, where the opposition has called for the premier to step down over a deadly blast blamed on Syria.
Ban's 'Gangnam-style' day with rapper, daredevil
UN leader Ban Ki-moon had to admit Tuesday that he is no longer the world's most famous South Korean as he came face-to-face with "Gangnam Style" rap phenomenon Psy.
Russia launches three astronauts to ISS
A Russian rocket carrying two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut blasted off successfully on Tuesday for the International Space Station.
BBC pulls plug on world's oldest teletext service
BBC Ceefax, the world's first teletext service, ceased transmission on Tuesday after delivering 38 years of up-to-the-minute news and sports updates to the British public.