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.
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.
