Romney, in London, criticizes Olympic prep
US presidential hopeful Mitt Romney made some undiplomatic criticism of London's preparations for the Olympic Games on Wednesday, expressing concern about Britain's readiness to host the event.
Judge transfers custody of Jackson's children
A US judge on Wednesday gave temporary guardianship of late singer Michael Jackson's three children to his nephew TJ amid a bitter public dispute over the whereabouts of the family's matriarch.
British finance minister fighting for survival: press
British finance minister George Osborne must urgently form a plan to rectify the country's recession-hit economy after it shrank alarmingly in the second quarter.
Foreigners join fight against 'apostate' Syria regime
In restive northwest Syria, the uprising has found an unlikely new partner in the struggle against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad: foreign Islamists who are joining the fight.
Egypt all-veiled TV aims to cover women's needs
A satellite channel run and hosted by fully-veiled presenters aims to break down the barriers for women in niqab who until the revolution were shunned by Egypt's lucrative television industry.
Cyber defenders urged to go on the offense
Computer security champions on Wednesday were urged to hunt down and eliminate hackers, spies, terrorists and other online evildoers to prevent devastating Internet Age attacks.
Kazakhstan, Slovenia and China to jointly construct an oil refinery in the north of Kazakhstan
The project will be implemented within the state-run program of oil refineries development in 2009-2015.
Olympics: North Korea flag blunder mars day one
London's Olympics got off to an embarrassing start Wednesday when North Korea's women footballers refused to play after a mix-up over their national flag, in one of a series of blunders.
'Twilight' star, 'Snow White' director say sorry for fling
Public displays of affection gave way to public displays of apology Wednesday as "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart and the director of her latest movie candidly admitted they've had an illicit affair.
Kazakhstan’s gross foreign debt as of March 31, 2012 stood at $129.3 billion
According to Mr. Marchenko, the debt of the Government and the National Bank make up 4% of the overall debt figure, that is $5.2 billion.
Google, Facebook, eBay launch US Internet lobby
Big technology firms including Google, Facebook, eBay and Amazon have joined to create a new lobby group aimed at promoting "an open, innovative and free Internet."
New Zealand parliament to vote on gay marriage
New Zealand lawmakers will hold a vote on allowing gay marriage after a proposal to change the law was listed on parliament's agenda Thursday.
AIDS cure may have two main pathways: experts
Investigators are looking into two main paths toward a cure for AIDS, based on the stunning stories of a small group of people around the world who have been able to overcome the disease.
Sun-powered plane returns home after historic flight
The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse landed back home in Switzerland late Tuesday after completing the final leg of its historic transcontinental flight.
Chelakh withdrew his plea of guilty
Vladislav Chelakh suspected of murdering 15 fellow militarymen at Arkankergen border post has withdrawn his plea of guilty.
Cycling: Astana moved down in UCI rating after Tour de France
Kazakhstan Astana cycling team has moved one line down, and is ranked sixth in the UCI rating now.
Kazakhstan road policemen will get pay rise
Last year their wages were raised by 30 percent. This year we are planning an additional raise: Road Police chairman.
Karaganda bikers held unauthorized rally
Karaganda bikers are requesting to remove 32 road signs banging motorbikes from the city’s main streets.
Kazakhstan government will help famers suffering from drought
Kazakhstan Agriculture Ministry is working on measures to support farmers in relation to the severe drought in Kazakhstan.
Famous Kazakhstan scientist died at Khan Tengri
Outstanding Kazakhstan physicist Adilet Imambekov died in Khan Tengri mountains on the border of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on July 19.
