India buys Gandhi archive to halt auction
The Indian government has stepped in to buy a collection of thousands of letters, papers and photos relating to Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi ahead of its planned auction in London.
Assembling an assembly: democracy is built in Libya
Out of sight, in a large hall lit by welding sparks, workers in Libya are rushing to build an assembly fit for the country's first elected authorities since the ouster of Moamer Kadhafi's regime.
Four injured in quick Pamplona bull run
Half-tonne fighting bulls trampled and knocked over runners on a break-neck bull run in Spain's San Fermin festival on Tuesday, injuring at least four people.
German arrested for stealing iguanas from Galapagos
A German tourist has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle four endangered iguanas out of the Galapagos Islands, according to the national park.
New York City mayor promotes 'micro' apartments
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Monday launched a tender for the construction of "micro-apartments" in the Big Apple, where rents are exorbitant and the number of singles is on the rise.
Vincent Cassel wishes to act in Bekmambetov’s movies
Vincent Cassel is interested in acting in Timur Bekmambetov's movies, because he is very impressed with his Abraham Lincoln.
Olympics: Meditating Buddhist monk saddles up for London
He'd prefer enlightenment to a medal, but when Japan's horse-riding Buddhist monk Kenki Sato saddles up for London 2012, he'll be representing one of the Olympics' more unusual families.
World Bank tagged Kazakhstan investment heaven
Kazakhstan is one of the Top 20 most attractive countries for foreign investors: World Bank.
Expanstion of cooperation between Kazakhstan and EU to be discussed in Astana
The third round of negotiations with the European Commission will be held in Astana on July 10-11.
Training of polylingual teachers will start this year in Kazakhstan
Training of polylingual teachers will start this year in Kazakhstan. On July 9 there was a meeting to discuss development of polylingual education in Kazakhstan.
Garcia Marquez foundation refutes dementia claim
The head of a foundation created by Colombian Nobel literature laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez on Monday refuted claims from the author's brother that he is suffering from dementia.
President Nazarbayev calls for stronger social security network for families
Among possible measures there are kindergarden expenses compensation schemes and tax benefits.
Dictator's daughter runs for S. Korea presidency
Park Geun-Hye, the daughter of a former South Korean dictator, Tuesday formally announced her bid to become the country's first woman president and vowed to work for a fairer economy.
Eurozone offers Spains 30 bn euros for banks
Eurozone finance ministers agreed Tuesday to offer Spain 30 billion euros this month to help its distressed banks as they raced to stay ahead of market scepticism.
Brent below $100 as Norway strike ends
Brent crude fell below $100 in Asia Tuesday, hours after a Norwegian crude supply disruption due to an oil workers' strike was ended by the government.
Chavez insists he is 'totally' cancer-free
Firebrand Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez insisted Monday that he is "totally" cancer-free and ready to take on what promises to be a tough re-election battle without "physical restrictions."
Kazakhstan and Macedonia to jointly produce medicines
Chairman of Samruk-Kazyna and President of Macedonia discussed mutually beneficial investment opportunities.
Cruise, Holmes agree split, vow to 'respect beliefs'
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have reached a "private" settlement less than two weeks after she announced their bombshell divorce -- and vowed Monday to honor each other's beliefs over their daughter.
PHOTO: Artificial heart implanted in Astana
The first full implantation of an artificial heart has been made in Kazakhstan.
All Kazakhstan will read the same book
Oralkhan Bokeyev’s "Where are you, my bausond colt?" collection of stories will become the book of the year this time.