Jeb Bush to visit Germany, Poland, Estonia in June
US Republican Jeb Bush will travel to Germany, Poland and Estonia in early June, in a sign he could be solidifying plans to enter the 2016 presidential race.
Twitter expands privacy on direct messages
Twitter said it was making it easier to take direct messages private, carving out a bigger space for targeted exchanges on the popular microblogging service.
EU to announce anti-trust charges against Gazprom: sources
EU regulators will announce on Wednesday anti-trust charges against Russia energy giant Gazprom, sources close to the matter told AFP.
EU Commission proposes 10-point migrant crisis action plan
The EU unveiled a 10-point action plan Monday to stem the tide of migrants crossing the Mediterranean after the latest disastrous loss of life.
Pope condemns resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe
Pope Francis condemned a "worrying" resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe and urged the continuation of dialogue between Christians and Jews.
Merkel 'appalled' by migrant disaster, says Europe needs answers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is "appalled" by the latest migrant shipwreck disaster in the Mediterranean and wants Europe to find "answers".
Two new subway stations open in Almaty
Two new subway stations have been opened in Almaty this weekend.
Stars of Russian Ballet in Almaty, Astana and Aktau
Stars of Russian ballet will be brining masterpieces of classical music and choreography to Almaty, Astana and Aktau in Kazakhstan.
Japan robot receptionist welcomes shoppers
She can smile, she can sing and this robot receptionist who started work in Tokyo never gets bored of welcoming customers to her upmarket shop.
Nazarbayev supports eco-friendly Almaty: city centre to become exclusively pedestrian
President Nazarbayev has taken part in a meeting with media representatives to discuss development of the City of Apples - Almaty.
Stromae taps Kanye West in Coachella surprise
Belgium's Stromae brought in a fellow superstar from across the Atlantic, Kanye West, in a surprise Sunday on the final day of the Coachella festival.
35 villages in Akmola Oblast face danger of flooding
35 villages in Akmola Oblast are under tread of flooding.
McDonald's faces 'cockroach burger' claim in New Zealand
Fast food giant McDonald's said it was aware of a New Zealand woman's allegation she found a half-eaten cockroach in a hamburger bought at one of its South Island restaurants.
10-year visas for Kazakhstanis: US Ambassador Krol
The USA plans to offer 10-year business and tourist visas to Kazakhstanis.
Kazakhstan and Russia on their way to joint air defence system
The legal framework of the joint air defence system of Kazakhstan and Russia is in place, practical implementation commences.
China's Xi in Pakistan to unveil $46 bn investment plan
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Islamabad to unveil a $46 billion investment plan that Pakistan hopes will end a chronic energy crisis.
UN appeals for safe havens after Mediterranean tragedy
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appealed to world governments to share the burden of taking in refugees after more than 700 migrants were feared dead.
Eight Corinthians football fans shot dead in Brazil
Eight football fans were gunned down ahead of a semi-final match at the Corinthians fan club headquarters in Sao Paulo.
Opposition Centre wins Finnish election, ousts PM Stubb
Finland's opposition Centre Party won Sunday's general election, ousting Prime Minister Alexander Stubb's left-right coalition.
Don Draper is a 'very weak man' says 'Mad Men' creator
Don Draper, the central and serially seductive character of the hit TV show "Mad Men", is actually a "very weak man", his creator told a Paris audience.
