Tourist flow to Almaty increases in 2012
Saltanat Omarova, director of Almaty Tourism Information Center, told about the future plans of the Center on tourism promotion.
US honors Suu Kyi, ends sanctions on Myanmar leaders
The US lifted sanctions on two of Myanmar's top leaders on Wednesday, as the Congress hailed Aung San Suu Kyi as a hero of democracy in a lavish ceremony unthinkable only months ago.
Wrestling: Guzel Manyurova captained Kazakhstan women’s wrestling team
Talgat Yermegiyayev, head of Kazakhstan's Sports and Physical Education Agency, appointed Kazakhstan's wrestler Guzel Manyurova as the team's captain.
PHOTO: 100 houbara bustards from UAE freed in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan ornithologists will follow the birds’ routes using transmitters to find out what percentage of the freed birds survives.
US rejects calls to slow Afghan withdrawals
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday held a video conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai focusing partly on an unprecedented wave of attacks on NATO troops by their local comrades.
Newcomers aim to knock 'Mad Men' off Emmys throne
Cult retro series "Mad Men" and comedy hit "Modern Family" are Emmys favorites again this weekend -- but a bunch of newcomers could yet produce surprises at US television's annual awards show.
Google blocks Singapore access to anti-Islam film
Google on Thursday blocked YouTube users in Singapore from viewing clips of an anti-Islamic film that has incited violent protests across the Muslim world, acting on a request by city authorities.
Long queues for iPhone 5 rollout despite glitches
Apple's iPhone 5 hit stores in a festive global rollout Friday, with long queues of devotees undeterred by a lukewarm welcome from experts for the smartphone and complaints about its new mapping system.
'Wife' of Jesus theory attracts scepticism
A US professor has caused a sensation in Rome where she spoke about an ancient papyrus fragment that refers to the "wife" of Jesus.
Giants EU, China meet in 'challenging' times
Global giants the European Union and China meet at a Brussels summit on Thursday under pressure to bolster slowing economic growth and tackle tough international dilemmas.
Kazakhstan entrepreneur invested $20 million in startup competitor of Instagram
The application developed by Israel company gives the users an option to share their photo and video content.
Bill Gates still richest person in US, says Forbes
Bill Gates remains the richest person in the United States with a fortune of $66 billion in 2012, up 10 percent from last year.
Danish magazine to publish topless Kate photos
A Danish magazine was set to publish pictures of Prince William's wife Catherine sunbathing topless, despite the British royals' legal moves in France to stop the spread of the photos.
Romney tells Hispanic voters: 'I care for the 100%'
Sounding a note of inclusion and unity that belied tension coursing through the campaign, White House hopeful Mitt Romney told Hispanic voters Wednesday he would be president for "100 percent" of Americans.
Kazakhstan will assemble Russian helicopters
Implementation of these programs will enable us to approach new production chains and improve the quality and scale of the industrial cooperation between the countries: Vladimir Putin.
Astana to host World Petroleum Council meeting
First Petroleum Council will be held during 7th Eurasian Forum KAZENERGY in Astana.
Actress in anti-Islam film sues producer
An actress in the anti-Islamic trailer that set off violent protests in the Muslim world has sued the reputed producer, saying he duped her into thinking it was about ancient Egyptians.
Football: Kazakhstan women team won over Switzerland
Kazakhstan football team won over Switzerland in a Women's EURO 2013 qualifying match.
'Planetary emergency' due to Arctic melt, experts warn
Experts warned Wednesday of a "planetary emergency" due to the unforeseen global consequences of Arctic ice melt, including methane gas released from permafrost regions currently under ice.