Ex Foreign Minister appointed Aide to the President
48-year-old Kazykhanov managed the country’s Foreign Ministry from April 2011.
Mars rover finds gravel left by 'vigorous' stream
NASA's Mars rover has discovered gravel once carried by the waters of an ancient stream that "ran vigorously" through the area.
Czech government to ease ban on liquor sales
The Czech government said Wednesday it would ease a ban on liquor sales in force since September 14 following a wave of methanol poisoning that has claimed at least 25 lives.
'Earlier version' of da Vinci's Mona Lisa to be unveiled
A Swiss foundation was set to unveil Thursday what it says is an earlier version of the "Mona Lisa" painted by Leonardo da Vinc, although some experts said the claim was unlikely.
Ahmadinejad slams West's 'nuclear intimidation'
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the West and Israel of nuclear "intimidation" on Wednesday, after US President Barack Obama vowed to halt Tehran's alleged weapons program.
US college to pay students over pepper spraying
A California college has agreed to pay 21 students $30,000 each in compensation for a police pepper spraying incident that sparked a storm last year.
Alleged anti-Muslim filmmaker detained
The alleged filmmaker behind the video that sparked protests across Muslim countries was arrested and detained without bond Thursday, as a US judge said she feared he would try to flee.
New protest as bailout spectre returns to haunt Spain
Thousands of protestors rallied near the Spanish parliament for a second straight night Wednesday after a rough day on the markets again raised the spectre of a full bailout and deeper economic pain.
Global sales of 'smart devices' surging: study
Global sales of so-called smart connected devices -- computers, smartphones and tablets -- rose sharply in the past quarter, driven by smartphones and tablets.
British minister predicts long showdown over Assange
Britain and Ecuador face a prolonged showdown over the asylum bid by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in the South American nation's London embassy.
Britain pledges £1 million to stop rape in war zones
Britain on Tuesday unveiled a £1 million pledge ($1.6 million) to help stop sexual violence against women in war zones, where thousands of women and girls are raped every day.
Kazakhstan ratifies single insurance market within the EurAsEC
The protocol seeks to bring to conformity applicable national legislations of the EurAsEC member states and ensure a greater access to insurance services.
Nazarbayev wants clear and definite solutions for oil and gas sector
Nursultan Nazarbayev has held a meeting on development of oil and gas sector in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan guards wounded two Russian citizens in Caspian waters
Kazakhstan border guards have wounded two Russian citizens on board of two boats that entered Kazakhstan’s territorial waters of the Caspian Sea.
Syria army HQ bombed as leaders at UN clamor for peace
Two bombs struck the Syrian army headquarters in the heart of Damascus Wednesday, as Hillary Clinton appealed for the "paralyzed" UN Security Council to find a way to end the conflict.
Askar Shakirov re-appointed Ombudsman in Kazakhstan
Nursultan Nazarbayev appointed Askar Shakirov Ombudsman in Kazakhstan: press-service.
Women suffer behind veil of silence in Mali's north
It was just six months ago that Toula, a young woman from Gao in northeastern Mali, could swim and do her laundry in the nearby Niger River.
New York, New York - Ahmadinejad bids farewell
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he would have fond memories of his annual trips to New York, as he wrapped up his last trip to the Big Apple as his country's leader.
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev meets Turkey Parliament Speaker Cemil Çiçek
My current visit is aimed at strengthening of the inter-parliamentary ties: Turkey Parliament Speaker Cemil Çiçek
Legendary tennis professional will share her skills in Kazakhstan
Martina Hingis, world-class tennis professional, will conduct master-classes for young tennis players in Astana and Almaty this autumn.