Japan PM not to attend China's war parade: report
Japan's prime minister is set to rebuff a prickly invitation to a Chinese military parade as the former World War II enemies jockey over the telling of their shared history.
Obama says has 'substantive' dispute with Israeli PM
US President Barack Obama insisted that his disagreement with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu represents a substantial policy difference.
Olympics: 500 days and counting, Rio races to be ready
In Tuesday marking 500 days to go before it stages South America's first ever Olympic Games, Rio is straining at the leash to be ready.
Metallica producer settles bass controversy 27 years later
Metallica's "... And Justice for All" was one of heavy metal's most influential albums, but fans who have listened to it have long asked -- what happened to the bass?
Salvadorans march in memory of slain martyr Romero
Thousands of Salvadorans marched in memory of slain archbishop Oscar Romero, who was assassinated 35 years ago during the country's civil war.
450 OSCE observers to attend presidential elections in Kazakhstan
Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Russia Yerlan Baizhanov informed that international observers from various countries and organisations had been invited to Kazakhstan for the early presidential elections.
First Kazakh expedition to North Pole
Kazakhstan is sending its first expedition to the North Pole.
Kazakh banks may benefit from tenge devaluation: experts
Experts share their views on the possible implications of devaluation of the tenge for Kazakhstani banks.
Hungarian ballet stars to perform in Astana Opera
The etoiles of Hungarian State Opera are to perform in Kazakhstan's production of Swan Lake.
Kazakhstan's Sabina Altynbekova among most beautiful Asian athletes
Kazakhstan’s Sabina Altynbekova has been included in the list of the most beautiful Asian athletes, according to Indonesian Sportsatu.com.
Access to social networks may be blocked before election day in Kazakhstan
Access to social networking websites may be blocked in Kazakhstan on the campaigning silence day before the elections should the rules of campaigning be violated.
Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on Nauryz holiday
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated Kazakhstanis on Nauryz holiday.
Kazakhstan celebrates Central Asian New Year - Nauryz
21st March is the beginning of the celebration of the oldest holiday in the Kazakh Steppe - Nauryz, the day of rebirth and new beginning.
Rumours of US plans to conquer world do not make sense: US Ambassador to Kazakhstan
The United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan George Krol has spoken about the alleged US involvement in the so-called "color revolutions”.
Political awareness survey to be conducted in Kazakhstan
Sociological survey in Kazakhstan will focus on the upcoming electio to learn of voter's political awareness and preferences.
I have no doubt Nursultan Nazarbayev will win elections: Russian economist Mikhail Khazin
A prominent Russian economist Mikhail Khazin has expressed firm confidence in Nazarbayev’s victory in the forthcoming elections.
Kazakhs bore into microcredits amid shortage of tenge in banks
Kazakhstanis are now increasingly relying on services of microfinance organisations due to the shortage of tenge in banks.
Kazakhstan mulls halving crude export duty
In the wake of dropping oil prices, the crude export duty rate in Kazakhstan, according to Halyk Finance analytics, could be reduced by half.
Drastic improvements in Kazakhstan oncology: increased financing and higher detection rates
Chief Oncologist of the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development Kuanysh Nurgaviyev has reported on positive trends in the oncological situation in Kazakhstan and explained the increase of new cancer cases.
Ban Ki-moon condemns 'heinous' Syria Kurdish new year attacks
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemned "heinous" attacks that killed and injured dozens at Kurdish new year celebrations in northeastern Syria.
