Kazakhstan has no intention of supplying uranium to Iran: KazAtomProm Head
Mr. Vladimir Shkolnik emphasized that the international control system makes sure exported uranium is used for peaceful purposes only.
Philippines storm brings more floods, landslides
A tropical storm slammed into the Philippines Wednesday, dumping heavy rains and causing renewed flooding and landslides in a nation hit by weeks of destructive monsoon weather.
US says Iran forming pro-regime militia in Syria
The US on Tuesday accused Iran of setting up a pro-regime militia in Syria as Washington increasingly ties the crisis there to interference by its long-time foe Tehran.
Kazakhstan anticipating 13 million tons of grain this summer
According to the Agriculture Ministry, the grain export potential for the 2012-2013 marketing year is estimated at 12 million tons.
US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties
The new defense minister appointed by Egypt's Islamist president has pledged to uphold the strong military ties between Cairo and Washington.
KazAtomProm to raise its share in the national uranium reserves up to 52% in 2012
We hope to raise the Company’s uranium reserves by at least 250 000 tons by 2020: KazAtomProm Head.
$600 thousand stolen from Karaganda church
A group of men have robbed a local Orthodox church for 90 million tenge ($600 thousand) in Karaganda.
Kazakhstan and IAEA to have another round of talks on hosting an international nuclear fuel bank
The conference will take place from September 17 to September 25 in Vienna.
Bill Gates kicks off search for toilet of the future
Microsoft co-founder turned global philanthropist Bill Gates on Tuesday launched a search for a new toilet better suited to developing countries.
Almaty erects 300-kilogram medal in honor of 2012 Olympic winners
A 300-kilogram 2-meter-tall iron medal is set in front of Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty in honor of the 2012 Olympic winners.
One Italian and three Kazakhstan citizens died in car accident in West Kazakhstan
4 people died in a car accident in the morning of August 14 at the 210th km of Uralsk-Atyrau road.
3.2-magnitude earthquake struck 144km from Almaty
The epicenter of the quake was at the depth of 1km at the territory of Kyrgyzstan 98km from Bishkek.
Violent attacks in Kazakh park kill 11
Police in Kazakhstan said Tuesday they had discovered the charred and stabbed remains of 11 bodies scattered over large stretches of a remote park popular with international climbers and hikers.
Serik Sultangali appointed Director General of KazTransGas
Sultangali had already been Director General of KazTransGas in 2005-2007 and 2009-2011.
Kazakhstan ranked 4th by records at Olympics-2012
A total of 95 records were set in London: 39 world and 56 Olympic records.
Quadruple amputee prepares for Bering Strait swim
Two silhouettes cut through the water a few hundred yards (metres) from a rainy, windswept beach bordering the flat grasslands near the small Inuit community of Wales, in the far west of Alaska.
30 Chinese employees of Sinopec had a fight in dormitory in Atyrau
30 Chinese citizens working for Sinopec had a fight in a dormitory in Atyrau.
Indian PM pledges to attract more foreign investment
Indian PM Manmohan Singh used his Independence Day speech on Wednesday to promise to improve conditions for foreign investment in the country after a sharp downturn in economic growth.
Asbestos found in Chinese-made cars in Australia
Some 23,000 cheap Chinese-made cars were Wednesday recalled in Australia after asbestos was found in their engines, with unions demanding to know how they came to be in the country.
Anti-abortion bus to target Obama in key US states
An anti-abortion group plans to launch a bus tour next week through five key states in this year's White House race to highlight President Barack Obama's "extreme" record on the polarizing issue.