Nazarbayev congratulated Chinshanlo on victory at London Olympics
I congratulate you on this confident victory in the weight-lifting tournament and the gold medal of the 30th Olympic Games: Nazarbayev.
Nazarbayev congratulated Vinokourov on gold at Olympics-2012
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev sent a congratulatory telegram to the cyclist Aleksandre Vinokourov, who won gold at London Olympics-2012.
Astana covered with smoke from Russian wildfires
This is called an atmospheric mist. Our neighbors in Russia have huge wildfires: Expert.
Olympics: More gold for China as records tumble in pool
China surged clear at the top of the Olympic medals table on Sunday, as two world records fell in the pool on a night when France stunned swimming's superpowers to take a dramatic relay gold.
Boxing: Kazakhstan boxer Zhailauov advanced at Olympics
Kazakhstan boxer Gani Zhailauov has advanced to the next stage of the London Olympics tournament.
3.4-magnitude earthquake struck 21km from Almaty
The shocks were registered on July 28 at 02:40 p.m. (Astana time) 21km from Almaty.
Many dead in India train fire: official
At least five people were killed when a train caught fire in southern India on Monday, the railways ministry said, adding the toll was likely to rise with some reports already putting it at 25.
North Korea's 'first lady' debut highlights secrecy
As celebrity wedding announcements go, North Korea's was terse. It was probably also three years out of date.
Russian cargo ship manages to dock at ISS on second try
The Russian cargo ship that undocked from the International Space Station to perform tests managed to re-couple Sunday after a failed attempt earlier in the week.
Tennis: Shvedova reached second round in London
Kazakhstan tennis professional Yaroslava Shvedova has won over Romanian Simona Halep in the first round of the Olympics tournament.
Hong Kong parents protest China patriotism lessons
Thousands of stroller-pushing Hong Kong parents and activists Sunday protested a plan to introduce national education lessons, slamming it as a bid to brainwash children with Chinese propaganda.
Moscow exhibition probes Chagall's Russian roots
Once banned as "bourgeois", the work of painter Marc Chagall is enjoying a revival in the ex-Soviet Union with a new exhibition delving into the influence folk art and his Russian Jewish roots had on his work.
Olympics: Kazakhstan ranked 7th by Olympic medal count after 2nd day
Cyclist Aleksandre Vinokourov and wight-lifter Zulfiya Chinshanlo won two gold medals in the first two days of the Olympics-2012.
Olympics: Vinokourov stuns Britons in road race
Alexandre Vinokourov of Kazakhstan claimed an unexpected but deserved win in the men's Olympic road race Saturday, wrecking Mark Cavendish's hopes of delivering a first gold of the Games for the hosts.
Japan firm says China waste claims 'groundless'
A Japanese paper firm whose factory was at the centre of deadly weekend protests in China said Monday it was concerned about the demonstration, but rejected pollution claims as "groundless".
Half of Kazakhstan citizens consider themselves workaholics
According to the poll by HeadHunter, 47% of еру polled Kazakhstan employees sees themselves as work addicts.
UN: 200,000 flee Aleppo as Syria battle rages
Around 200,000 civilians have fled fighting in Syria's most populous city Aleppo and many more were trapped, the UN said as a fierce government offensive against rebels entered a second day.
Olympics: Record-setting Chinshanlo from Kazakhstan wins -53kg class
Kazakhstan's Zulfiya Chinshanlo set a world record in the clean and jerk as she powered to Olympic gold in the women's -53kg class.
Activists hope gay marriage debate will stir Japan
Koyuki Higashi is slim, articulate and intelligent, things that make a would-be wife attractive to many in Japan. But Higashi knows she will probably never marry because she is a lesbian.
Kazakhstan Junior National Team won 19 gold medals in Yakutiya
Kazakhstan junior national team has successfully performed at the 5th International Sports Games- Children of Asia 2012.