Kazakhstan’s National Oil Fund assets might be used to finance S&MBs
With the assets of the National Oil Fund used to finance S&MBs, the APR could stand at 6-7%.
World Muslim body suspends Syria's membership
The 57-member OIC suspended Syria in a meeting attended by its staunch ally Iran, in a move hailed early Thursday by the United States as one that sends "a strong message" to Damascus.
Accused Nazi war criminal free to stay in Australia
A 90-year-old man accused of being a Nazi war criminal on Wednesday won his fight to stay in Australia, after the High Court blocked his extradition to Hungary.
KazTransOil to offer 40 million common shares within People’s IPO Program
According to President Nazarbayev, the IPO for the general public will enable citizens to purchase shares of the largest Kazakh companies, giving them a new tool for investments and savings.
Kazakhstan airlines to launch new international flights
Air Astana and Scat airlines will launch several new international flights.
US reality TV show accused of trivializing war
An NBC television reality show featuring US celebrities competing in quasi-military drills is coming under fire from Nobel laureates and other critics who say the idea trivializes a deadly serious subject.
Kazakhstan stunt actor fights Stallone in The Expendables-2
Kazakhstan stunt artist Bauyrzhan Abishev told about his experience of working with Hollywood stars.
Colombia rebels release two hostages: Red Cross
Leftist Colombian guerrillas on Monday released two women they had held captive for nearly three weeks in the east of the country.
Details of fight in Sinopec dormitory in Atyrau unveiled
Chinese and Kazakhstan workers had a fight next to the dormitory of EurasiaStroyCapital in Atyrau suburbs.
Students occupy Chile schools in call for reforms
Students demanding education reform briefly occupied two schools in the Chilean capital Monday, the latest move aimed at drawing attention to their cause.
Asian economies most at risk from natural disasters
Asian countries dominate a league table of economies most at risk from earthquakes, floods, storms and other natural hazards, according to research published on Wednesday.
World Muslim body to suspend Syria
An emergency summit of the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) began late Tuesday with a proposal to suspend conflict-wracked Syria, a move strongly opposed by Iran.
No decision yet on Assange asylum, Ecuador says
Ecuador's President Rafael Correa on Tuesday denied a British media report that his country had granted asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Indian Sikhs push 'turban pride'
The evening turban-tying class in the Sikh-dominated Indian city of Amritsar is packed with pre-teen boys learning a centuries-old tradition -- that religious leaders fear is under threat.
KazAtomProm Head on speculations over Kazakhstan allegedly serving Russia’s uranium interests
According to him, “Everything we do is targeted at maintaining parity with Russia within joint agreements”.
Baktykozha Izmukhambetov appointed Governor of Atyrau oblast
Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Atyrau oblast and introduced the new head to the region. The reshuffling looks like a consequence of a kindergarten dispute.
Israel has not decided on Iran strike: Panetta
Israel has not yet decided whether to strike Iran over its suspect nuclear program, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday, as Tehran dismissed the threat of an imminent attack.
Singer Son Pascal wrote a song to support Kazakh language
A new song is called You Should Speak Kazakhsha. The lyrics of the song is a mixture of Kazakh and English.
Romney to Obama: take your 'hate' back home
Mitt Romney lashed Barack Obama as "angry and desperate" Tuesday and told him to take his "hate" home to Chicago in an outburst which prompted the president's camp to brand him "unhinged."
Fans flock to Graceland in memory of Elvis Presley
Fans of Elvis Presley are flocking to his Graceland estate for Thursday's 35th anniversary of his death, their enthusiasm for the king of rock 'n' roll undiminished by the years.