Apple in talks for free Internet radio: report
US technology giant Apple is in talks to license music for broadcast on a custom online radio service modeled after Pandora.
Pavlodar schoolgirl spotted by NASA turns down University of Texas
Pavlodar genius schoolgirl-inventor Nazifa Baktybayeva opted for Kazakh-Turkish University of Suleyman Demirel instead of the University of Texas.
Libya to question extradited Kadhafi spy chief
Libya was Thursday set to question Moamer Kadhafi's former spy chief Abdullah al-Senussi following his extradition from Mauritania as the US and rights groups urged that he receive a fair trial.
Rebels seek unity as Syria troops batter Aleppo
Arab foreign ministers have denounced "crimes against humanity" in Syria, calling on the government to stop the violence immediately, as rebel fighters came under fire on multiple fronts.
Water polo: Legendary coach Pivovarov will train Kazakhstan national women team
Saken Mussaibekov, Kazakhstan Water Polo Federation president, spoke about the situation in Kazakhstan national women water polo team.
Unification Church successor visits N. Korea
The successor to Sun Myung Moon, the deceased founder of the Unification Church, made a surprise visit to North Korea on Friday.
Kazakhstan stunt actors risk more than Western colleagues
Head of Kun-Do stunt fighting school Igor Tsay shared his opinion on the popularity of Kazakhstan stunt actors abroad.
Embattled Qantas in major alliance with Emirates
Struggling Australian carrier Qantas on Thursday announced a major global alliance with Emirates that will see its hub for European flights shift to Dubai from Singapore in a bid to stem losses.
Uruguay: law regulating marijuana sale will bar drug tourism
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica said Wednesday that if parliament were to pass a groundbreaking bill allowing the state to sell marijuana, drug tourism would not be allowed.
Lufthansa cancels two-thirds of Friday flights over strike
German flag-carrier Lufthansa said it would cancel two-thirds of its Friday flights after a cabin crew union announced a 24-hour stoppage at six major airports.
Kazakhstan ranked 51st in global competitiveness rating
World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked Kazakhstan 51st in the annual rating of the global economies’ competitiveness.
EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms
China's upcoming political changes represent a breakthrough chance to boost its economy by accelerating reforms and fostering innovation, a European business group said Thursday.
Brazil is world's largest crack market: study
Brazil is the world's largest market for crack and the second for overall cocaine use, researchers from the Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP) said Wednesday.
MasterCard has first swipe in Myanmar
MasterCard on Thursday said it had signed a deal with a Myanmar bank that it hopes will pave the way for electronic payments, in an impoverished country where most transactions are made in cash.
Clinton believes in Obama 'with all my heart'
Bill Clinton told Americans Wednesday he believed "with all my heart" that President Barack Obama saved the economy, had left them better off than four years ago and should be re-elected.
Ancient star retains oddly youthful glow
Scientists using a high-powered telescope in Chile have discovered an ancient star that seems oddly impervious to aging.
Chavez says no evidence of alleged Yanomami killings
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday became the latest senior official to insist there is no evidence of an alleged massacre of some 80 Yanomami indigenous people.
Scientologists deny auditioning for Tom Cruise bride
The Church of Scientology denounced as "hogwash" Wednesday a report that it auditioned candidates to be Tom Cruise's girlfriend, while the star's lawyer branded the claims "tired old lies."
Latinos denounce new Arizona immigration ruling
Immigrant rights activists voiced anger Wednesday after a judge upheld Arizona's right to enforce a so-called "show me your papers" law which critics say will lead to racial profiling of Hispanics.
ISS crew complete space station repair
Two International Space Station crew members on Wednesday successfully completed a spacewalk to install a new power switching unit.
