India's rupee at near 6-month-high on reform boost
The Indian rupee on Friday soared to its highest level against the dollar in almost six months after the embattled government pushed ahead with more measures to attract foreign investment.
Spanish prince visits Panama canal expansion work
Spain's Crown Prince Felipe de Borbon on Thursday visited major construction projects in economically-booming Panama on a trip to highlight Spanish investment in the region.
All 18 children dead in China landslide: state media
All 18 school children who were buried when a landslide engulfed their primary school in remote and mountainous southwestern China have died.
Obama plays catch-up after lethargic debate
President Barack Obama on Thursday landed the verbal blows he missed the previous night in his debate with Mitt Romney, clawing at his Republican foe to stop him gaining a boost in the polls.
Boxing: Sapiyev mulling to become public officer in case of retirement
Kazakhstan’s boxer and Olympic champion Serik Sapiyev visited Arystan Specialized Lyceum and shared his future plans with the students.
Effects of wildfire at Mokhnatka Mount can be cleared by 2014
Works to eliminate consequences of the wildfire at Mokhnatka Mount in Ile-Alatau National Park should be finished by 2014.
Hong Kong thriller opens Asia's top film festival
A glittering line-up of Asia's biggest stars converged in Busan on Thursday for the opening of the region's premier film festival.
Colombia fails to rein in conflict sex crimes: Amnesty
Amnesty International on Thursday said Colombia has failed to halt sexual violence linked to its long war with leftist FARC rebels.
Kostanay horse cavalry gets pedigreed horses
Kostanay policemen will patrol the streets riding pedigreed horses.
Japan mini-satellite to flash code from space
A palm-sized Japanese satellite in orbit around Earth will flash a Morse code message that will be visible around the world from next month.
Blogs of ministers and Akims give false feeling of accessibility: expert
Political expert Yerlan Karin shared his view on the initiative to establish interaction between citizens and authorities.
S. Korea probes toxic leak as impact worsens
South Korea on Friday launched a full inquiry into a toxic chemical leak in the southeastern city of Gumi, as officials considered designating the affected area a "disaster zone".
Vaccines ready for 50 million in Africa's 'Meningitis Belt'
A huge vaccination campaign to protect 50 million people against meningitis has been launched in seven African countries.
Chess: 15-y.o. Dinara Saduakassova became International Grand Master
Kazakhstan’s Dinara Saduakassova was awarded the International Grand Master title after she won 7 points out of 9 in Istanbul Chess Olympiad.
Kokshetau airport will accept Airbus and Embraer after reconstruction
Kokshetau airport will comply with the first category requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization after completion of its reconstruction in the end of 2012.
Kyzylorda powerlifters set two world records
Nurlan Yeshmakhanov and Yerbol Nauanov set world records at the Junior World Powerlifting Championship in Poland.
French stats institute warns of period of no growth
The French economy appears to be settling into a period of no growth according to the INSEE national statistics institute, which halved late Thursday its 2012 growth forecast to 0.2 percent.
Japan insurers stop China riot coverage: report
Big Japanese insurers have stopped covering firms against riots in China, a report said Friday, a move seen likely to hit investment there as the countries remain stuck in a festering territorial row.
Argentine police protest after giant pay error
Thousands of police took to the streets across Argentina on Wednesday after their pay was slashed by 30 to 60 percent in what the government said was an administrative error.
Odd species of wee dinosaur identified in US
Researchers have identified a species of puny dinosaur so odd looking -- quills like a porcupine, a parrot-like beak and fangs like a vampire -- it probably deserved a small part in "Jurassic Park."