Denis Ten of Kazakhstan wins Four Continents in Seoul
Kazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten has won the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2015.
Nazarbayev discusses Norman meeting in Minsk with Angela Merkel
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the outcomes of Norman Talks in Minsk, Belarus.
Canadian town council blocks mosque over 'fear'
A town in the Canadian province of Quebec rejected plans for a mosque after numerous residents expressed "fear" about Islam.
US lawmakers celebrate Keystone, bill awaits Obama veto
US Republican lawmakers held a ceremony hailing Congress's passage of the Keystone XL pipeline, but President Barack Obama has vowed to veto the legislation.
HSBC boss says SwissLeaks claims 'painful'
The boss of HSBC, which is at the centre of claims that it helped customers at its Swiss private bank avoid millions of dollars of tax.
Death toll in Pakistan Shiite mosque attack rises to 21
The death toll in a militant attack on a Shiite mosque in northwest Pakistan rose to 21 after an injured person died of his wounds.
Japan killjoys protest Valentine's 'love capitalists'
As Japan celebrated Valentine's Day a group of killjoys marched through Tokyo protesting what it called the "passion-based capitalism" of the annual celebration of romance.
Indian students scupper Valentine's marriage plans
A right-wing Hindu group that has vowed to marry off unwed Indian couples indulging in public displays of affection may get more than it bargained for this Valentine's Day.
Upstarts outshine veterans ahead of Berlin film fest awards
The race for the Golden Bear top prize at the 65th Berlin film festival shaped up as a dead heat, with break-out talents looking well placed to pip cinema heavyweights.
Separatists doubt Kiev will control 'their' Russian border
The separatist guard at a crossing point between Ukraine and Russia poured scorn on Kiev regaining control despite a new peace deal.
Orhan Pamuk, anxious observer of the new Turkey
Submerged in his new novel, Turkey's Nobel prize laureate Orhan Pamuk gazes out over the city of Istanbul, the main protagonist of his books.
UN Security Council to meet Sunday on Ukraine ceasefire
The UN Security Council is expected to meet on Sunday for an emergency session to shore up the Minsk ceasefire deal for east Ukraine.
When fake news goes viral, blame the media: study
It's true. Don't believe everything you read on the Internet.
Catherine Deneuve the muse on NY Fashion Week day 2
Canadian-Taiwanese designer Jason Wu showed a collection inspired by the strength and seduction of French screen siren Catherine Deneuve.
Obama condemns 'outrageous' murders of Muslim students
US President Barack Obama condemned the "brutal and outrageous" execution-style murders of three Muslim students in North Carolina.
Party time! Carnival opens in Rio
Brazil opened five days of non-stop partying Friday as Rio de Janeiro's Carnival officially opened.
G7 calls for Ukraine deal to be implemented 'without delay'
The G7 voiced concern about bloody violence and the build-up of weapons in eastern Ukraine, days before a negotiated ceasefire was due to come into effect.
Australian PM under fresh fire after horror week
Australian Prime Minister came under fire over controversial comments on the arrest of two terror suspects and for referring to a "holocaust" of job losses.
Kazakhstan issues statement on Normand Talks in Minsk: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement following the results of the Normand Talks in Minsk, Belarus.
Ukraine agreement a copy-paste of September Minsk talks: Karin
Kazakh political analyst Yerlan Karin speaks about the deal reached at the Ukraine crisis talks in Minsk.
