FBI agents recover stolen Matisse after art heist
FBI agents have recovered what is believed to be a Matisse painting valued at $3 million that was stolen from a Venezuelan museum 10 years ago, and arrested two suspects.
Governor of oil-producing oblast of Atyrau pressurizing oil companies to build child care centers across the region
Government-funded kindergardens should first of all accommodate children from underprivileged families and children of those employed with the public sector, he believes.
Kim eyes reform in purge of N. Korea old guard: analysts
North Korea's young leader has been purging older generals in an attempt to curb the power of the 1.2-million-strong military and potentially open the way for economic reforms, analysts said Thursday.
American camp with Kazakhstan-born kids operating without license
The license of the camp for troubled children adopted from foreign countries called Ranch for Kids in Montana was suspended in 2010.
Kazakhstan beauty won Miss Photo at Miss Eurasia-2012 pageant
Yuliya Loginovskaya, a beauty from Kazakhstan who represented the country at Miss Eurasia-2012, was awarded Miss Photo title.
Bulgaria probes 'barbaric' attack on Israeli tourists
Bulgaria began probing Thursday a blast at its Black Sea airport of Burgas that left six people dead and more than 30 injured in the deadliest attack on Israelis abroad since 2004.
Unrecognised Karabakh votes as tensions rise
The self-declared state of Nagorny-Karabakh, recognised by no country in the world, votes in leadership elections as fears grow of a new conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over its status.
Annan, Ban call on UN Council to act on Syria
UN chief Ban Ki-moon and international envoy Kofi Annan called on the UN Security Council to take strong action on the Syria conflict ahead of a vote Thursday on a western-backed resolution calling for sanctions.
Mexican minister suggests mobile app to fight crime
Mexico's interior minister suggested Wednesday that a mobile software app could help crack down on the country's crippling drug-related crime.
Semey streets decorated with small yurts
Production of small yurts capable of accommodating 6 people has been launched in Semey.
Archaeologists found Bronze Age burial near Uralsk
Kazakhstan archaeologists have found a Bronze Age burial near Uralsk city.
Kazakhstan won’t introduce ban on grain exports despite drought
Given the drought, the gross grain harvest is expected at 14 million tons, with the average yield making up 8.7 metric centners per hectare.
Kazakhstan farmers offered 800 combine harvesters at discount
To support small agricultural producers, Kazakhstan Agriculture Ministry offers to purchase cheap harvesting equipment at discount rates: Ministry.
China doubles loans to Africa to $20 billion
President Hu Jintao said Thursday China would offer $20 billion in new loans to Africa, as he delivered a speech to a Beijing forum on co-operation with the resource-rich continent.
US regulators approve new weight loss drug
US regulators on Tuesday approved the second new anti-obesity drug in 13 years, Qsymia, for use with exercise and a good diet in people who are obese or overweight with certain medical problems.
Liberals have the edge in Libya vote but no clear majority
Libya's liberal coalition outscored Islamist parties in preliminary results unveiled by the electoral commission Tuesday -- but it remained unclear who will dominate the next congress.
Ways Kazakhstan men propose
Some of them choose to go to Paris or into the sky to confess their love or propose.
Olympics: One more sportsman joined Kazakhstan national Olympics team
116 instead of 115 Kazakhstan sportsmen will take part in the London Olympics. Race walk master Vitaliy Anichkin won the last license for the Kazakhstan team.
Turkish Airlines lost Kazakhstan Olympic team's canoe
Turkish Airlines have lost a part of Kazakhstan canoe slalom sportsmen's luggage on the way to London.
Cruise slams 'grotesque' report about daughter
Tom Cruise's lawyer condemned as "grotesquely false" Wednesday a report that the Hollywood star had abandoned his six-year-old daughter amid the shock of his wife's divorce bombshell.
