Solar power plant to be built in Aktau in western Kazakhstan
A solar power plant will be built in Aktau in western Kazakhstan.
Obama hosts Merkel amid deepening Ukraine crisis
US President Barack Obama hosts Angela Merkel at the White House, as worsening violence in Ukraine confronts them.
Kazakh scientists suggest adding live bacteria to cattle's feed
Kazakh researchers from Almaty-based Kazakh National Technical University have developed bio pellets that facilitate growth of livestock.
British Muslims protest Charlie Hebdo Mohammed cartoons
Thousands of British Muslims protested against cartoons of Mohammed in French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Putin says Ukrainians have to agree among selves to end crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the conflict in Ukraine will continue if rival groups there do not agree among themselves.
Australian PM Abbott survives bid to unseat him
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott survived a confidence vote on his leadership after just 17 months in power and urged an end to the disunit.
Redmayne clinches best actor BAFTA for Hawking biopic
There may be no shortage of British talent in Hollywood, but all eyes are now on Eddie Redmayne, the newcomer who scooped a best actor BAFTA in London.
SpaceX calls off launch of space-weather satellite
SpaceX's launch of a $340 million sun-observing spacecraft that was initially dreamed up by former US vice president Al Gore was postponed.
Greek PM 'unshakeable' on election pledges, calls for EU bridge loan
A defiant Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said he would be "unshakeable" in carrying out the new Greek government's anti-austerity agenda.
Anti-Islam PEGIDA rally in Austria dwarfed by counter-demo
The first protest in the Austrian city of Linz by Germany's "anti-Islamisation" movement PEGIDA drew just 150 supporters.
McKellen plays Sherlock, 'one of the great Englishmen'
Next up for the Ian McKellen treatment is iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, whom the actor portrays as an irascible pensioner trying to tie up loose ends.
Erdogan unhappy with Turkish spy chief's resignation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was unhappy with the decision by powerful intelligence chief Hakan Fidan to resign from his post.
Sam Smith, Beyonce, Pharrell all win early Grammys
Sam Smith, the British soul singer whose ballad "Stay With Me" has propelled him to fame in a matter of months, picked up two Grammy Awards including Best New Artist.
Calls to ban Russian imports voiced in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani enterprises find themselves under increasing pressure with cheap products being imported from Russia. Some are calling for customs duties on the border between the Kazakhstan and Russia to be reintroduced.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau asks workers to yield to wage cuts
ArcelorMittal Temirtau Director General has asked the company's personnel to understand the difficult financial situation and take the 25% wage cuts.
US invites China's Xi, Japan's Abe for state visits
The United States has invited the leaders of China and Japan for prestigious state visits, President Barack Obama's top security adviser said.
Petrobras confirms Bendine as new CEO
Brazilian oil giant Petrobras confirmed that banking executive Aldemir Bendine has been named its new chief executive.
New airline Air Kazakhstan renamed to Kazakh Air
A new Kazakh airline Air Kazakhstan that is due to start making domestic flights in Kazakhstan this year has been renamed to Kazakh Air.
Kazakhstan armed forces to conduct Steppe Eagle 2015 peacekeeping drills with USA
Kazakhstan’s peacekeeping battalions will conduct the Steppe Eagle 2015 exercise near Almaty together with US armed forces.
Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas aims to enter Top 20
Kazakhstan's tennis professional Zarina Diyas has spoken about her plans to enter the Top 20 of the WTA rating in 2015.
