UN nuclear report wrongfoots Iran summit: analysts
Iran's hopes of boosting its international prestige by hosting a Non-Aligned summit this week were tripped up by a critical new UN nuclear watchdog report.
Moody's holds Spain rating pending eurozone moves
Moody's said Thursday that it would hold its review of Spain's credit rating until late September as it waits for more clarity on the European Stability Mechanism and moves for a eurozone banking union.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens in Atlantic
Hurricane Kirk strengthened rapidly over the open Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, though it posed no hazard to land, US forecasters said.
Harvard probes mass exam cheating
As many as 125 students at Harvard University are being probed for allegedly cheating in a final exam at the elite institution.
Australia says killings will not speed up Afghan exit
Australia said Friday it would complete its mission in Afghanistan despite suffering its deadliest day in combat since the Vietnam War and the prospect of further deaths caused by rogue soldiers.
Kazakhstan taking part in anti-nuclear summit in Iran
Kazakhstan delegation is taking part in the Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement that opened on August 30 in Tehran.
Online pranksters plot Taylor Swift gig for deaf kids
Country pop diva Taylor Swift could find herself singing to deaf youngsters if social media pranksters have their way.
Rappers lead underground monitors at Angola polls
Through an unmarked door, down a passageway and behind a padlocked metal gate lies a room littered with cell phones that is the nerve centre of an underground effort by Angolan rappers to monitor Friday's vote.
Mexico court rejects bid to scrap presidential vote
Mexico's electoral tribunal rejected Thursday a left-wing bid to overturn the presidential election win of Enrique Pena Nieto, as protesters shouted "fraud" and threw stones at the court.
Death toll in China mine blast rises to 37
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in China has risen to 37, with another 10 people trapped, authorities said Friday, in one of the country's worst mining accidents of the last year.
After drenching New Orleans, Isaac threatens dam
Authorities in two states along the US Gulf Coast urged residents to seek shelter Thursday amid fears a dam could fail, as a weakening Isaac doused an already drenched region.
Ethiopia readies first state funeral of a leader in 80 years
Ethiopia will bury its longtime powerful prime minister Meles Zenawi on Sunday in the first state funeral staged for a leader of the Horn of Africa nation in more than 80 years.
Lufthansa cabin staff to strike Friday: union
Cabin staff at German airline Lufthansa will stage walkouts in Frankfurt from 0300 GMT on Friday, their union said late Thursday.
Sapiyev and Rypakova made Kazakhstan Army Captains
Adilbek Dzhaksybekov, Kazakhstan Minister of Defense, has presented Olga Rypakova and Serik Sapiyev with captain straps at the awarding ceremony.
Almaty Cycling Club to be named after Vinokourov
Akim (Mayor) of Almaty city Akhmetzhan Yessimov congratulated Vinokourov on his victory at the Olympics.
Guido Westerwelle visited Kazakhstan first time
German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Guido Westerwelle made his first official visit to Kazakhstan on August 29.
Muturganchik clown mulling world tour for Almaty Circus
Murat Muturganov, Deputy Director for Creative Development of Kazakh State Circus, gave an interview to Tengrinews.kz.
Afghans among 54 rescued from asylum boat
Afghans were among the 54 survivors from an asylum-seeker boat that disappeared two days ago off the Indonesian coast, but hopes of finding about 100 more missing were fading fast on Friday.
Romney promises tougher US stance on Russia
White House challenger Mitt Romney promised on Thursday to take a tougher line on Russia if he is elected in November, accusing Barack Obama of lacking backbone in the relationship.
Stallone son died of heart disease: coroner
Sylvester Stallone's eldest son Sage died from heart failure, the Los Angeles county coroner's office said Thursday, adding that there were almost no drugs in the 36-year-old's body.
