Iran unfazed by Israeli, US threats of force: Netanyahu
US and Israeli threats of a military strike have done nothing to stop Iran's pursuit of a nuclear capability, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in talks with US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta.
Olympics: Heady mantle of world's fastest man
Following in the footsteps of the likes of Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis cannot be easy, but Usain Bolt has carried the heady mantle of the world's fastest man with a fun-loving dignity.
Low-powered cars becoming popular in Kazakhstan
2,661 low-powered cars were sold this May: expert.
PHOTO: Kazakhstan Miss World participant reached semifinal of Miss Bikini beauty pageant
First Vice-Miss of Kazakhstan Yevgeniya Klishina reached the Top-40 at Miss Bikini beauty pageant held as part of Miss World contest.
Kazakhstan boxer Zhailauov reached quarterfinals of Olympics
Gani Zhailauov has reached the quarterfinals of London Olympic Games by winning over India's Jai Bhagwan in men's light weight bout.
BHP chief forgoes bonus after $2.84 bln US gas writedown
BHP Billiton on Friday said chief executive Marius Kloppers will forgo his annual bonus after the world's biggest miner was forced to write down the value of its US shale gas assets by US$2.84 billion.
Euro stays weak in Asia after ECB disappointment
The euro stayed bearish against other currencies in Asia trade Friday after taking a hit from the European Central Bank's announcement of no immediate measures to fight the debt crisis.
Romney tax plan would hurt poor: think tank
Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney's plan to cut taxes and get the economy back on track would hurt the poor, a non-partisan think tank said, sparking a furious political debate.
With Islamists gone, Somali displaced make fragile recovery
Afgoye was once a byword for misery; controlled by Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab fighters, the region, long hit by famine, was dubbed the world's largest camp for displaced people.
Kazakhstan considers participation in development of Afghanistan railroads
Kazakhstan supports regional international projects in energy sector and development of the regional transport infrastructure: Kazykhanov.
Frenchman expressed admiration of Vinokourov to Nazarbayev
Nursultan Nazarbayev received a letter from a French citizen.
Libya's abandoned weapons put civilians at risk: report
Abandoned weapons that were once part of toppled dictator Moamer Kadhafi's arsenal pose an ongoing and serious threat to civilians in Libya.
Kazakhstan adopts new tire recycling standards
This standard will officially come into effect on July 1, 2013, almost a year after its approval.
Rompetrol started drilling first well in Romania
Upstream division (exploration and production) of Rompetrol group starts drilling the first exploration well at Fokshani block in Romania.
US Congress approves new sanctions on Iran
The US Congress Wednesday approved punishing new sanctions targeting Iran's energy and shipbuilding sectors, a day after President Barack Obama unveiled measures to cripple Tehran's nuclear drive.
Whitney Houston exhibit to open in Los Angeles
An exhibit in honor of late pop icon Whitney Houston will open in Los Angeles next month, half a year after her lifeless body was discovered in a hotel bathtub.
British pop stars demand fair trial for Russian rockers
A group of British musicians including Pete Townshend and the Pet Shop Boys have urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to give a fair trial to punk band Pussy Riot.
NASA confident ahead of nail-biter Mars landing
All was well ahead of its nail-biting mission to Mars, with its most advanced robotic rover poised to hunt for clues about past life and water on Earth's nearest planetary neighbor.
Scientists treat ulcers with 'spray-on skin'
Scientists said Friday they had developed a revolutionary "spray-on skin" treatment for venous leg ulcers -- a common ailment involving a shallow, open and stubborn wound on the ankle or lower leg.
Olympics: US NBA stars deliver win for the ages
Carmelo Anthony says the US Olympic team of NBA stars was not trying to send a message to the original Dream Team when it scored the most points in a game in Olympic history in routing Nigeria 156-73.
