Italy's Renzi says EU-Greece deal possible after Tsipras talks
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he believes Greece will be able to strike a deal with its EU partners over its massive debts.
Russian MP says homosexuals 'mentally ill' after lesbian selfie
A Russian lawmaker who has strongly backed anti-gay legislation said all homosexuals were "mentally ill".
Kazakhstan launches a new program to support small businesses
This year the initiative will be focused on three major areas, notably agribusiness, machinery building and production of construction materials, and is to be further extended to other industries.
Abbas orders probe into West Bank Mohammed cartoon
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has ordered an investigation into a drawing of the Muslim Prophet Mohammed which appeared in a West Bank newspaper.
WHO names Ebola response chief
The World Health Organization said it had appointed its assistant director-general Bruce Aylward to head its overall response to the deadly Ebola outbreak.
Kazakhstan thinking of reducing crude export duty rate
Starting from April 1, 2014 the crude export duty rate was raised from $60 to $80 per ton of crude.
Morgan Freeman to star in Kazakh director's Ben-Hur
Famous Kazakh director Timur Bekmambetov has started filming the newest adaptation of Lew Wallace's classic: Ben-Hur: A Tale Of The Christ.
New US Ambassador arrives in Kazakhstan
George Albert Krol, previously Ambassador of the United States of American to Uzbekistan, has been appointed Ambassador to Kazakhstan.
Kazakh skiing resort Shymbulak full to brink
Shymbulak mountain skiing resort located not far from Almaty has began experiencing difficulties because of a big influx of visitors.
EU won't change everything to please Greece: Juncker
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker warned Greece's new government that Brussels will not change all of its rules just to solve the debt crisis in Athens.
16 civilians killed in latest Ukraine fighting: officials
At least 16 civilians have been killed in fierce fighting across east Ukraine over the past 24 hours, government and rebel officials said.
Top UN court to rule on Balkans genocide claims
The UN's highest court started delivering its ruling in a long-running genocide case between Croatia and Serbia.
Kerry praises Qatar for help on Yemen crisis
Secretary of State John Kerry praised Qatar for its help in trying to resolve the crisis in Yemen, amid hints the US is in contact with Shiite rebels through go-betweens.
Samsung to expand range of smart appliances
Samsung is to launch a range of smart refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines as its seeks to expand its business in Internet-connected homes.
NASA hails spending boost under Obama budget proposal
NASA hailed a proposal by President Barack Obama to boost spending for the US space agency and announced plans for a mission to explore Jupiter's moon, Europa.
Whitney Houston's daughter 'fighting for life'
Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of late singing legend Whitney Houston, was fighting for her life after she was pulled unconscious from a bathtub.
Pistorius stripped of degree by Scottish university
Jailed Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been stripped of an honorary degree awarded to him by Strathclyde University in 2012.
Kenya obtains nearly $700 mn in IMF backing
Kenya obtained nearly $700 million worth of precautionary loan support from the International Monetary Fund.
Litvinenko thought Putin was linked to crime: widow
The widow of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko told that her husband had suspected Vladimir Putin of being involved in "criminal conduct".
French economy minister says received death threats over reforms
France's economy minister said he had received death threats from "certain officials" furious over his plans to reform parts of the closed-shop economy.
