Soul singer Sam Smith leads Brit awards nominations
Singer-songwriter Sam Smith was nominated for a Brit award in five different categories, going up against artists such as Ed Sheeran and George Ezraю
Uzbekistan will never join any union that resembles Soviet Union: Islam Karimov
Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov said Uzbekistan would never join a union that resembles the former Soviet Union and would never return into the Soviet Union era again.
Kazakhstan's boxer from Astana Arlans fails doping test
Kazakhstan’s boxer Almat Serimov who represents Astana Arlans boxing club has failed a doping test.
'Birdman,' 'Budapest Hotel' top Oscar nods, least diverse in years
Dark comedy "Birdman" and stylish crime caper "The Grand Budapest Hotel" topped the Oscars nominations list.
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor on tenge prospects
According to him, back in 2014 the country’ economy accumulated certain margin of safety. The country’s gold and FX reserves reached $102 billion, including $73 billion with the National Oil Fund.
President Nazarbayev on austerity measures
According to him, some of the anticipated projects, including investment projects, will have to be suspended.
Kazakhstan's crew enters Top 10 at Dakar
Astana Motorsports driver Aydin Rakhimbayev and navigator Anton Nikolaev have maintained their 10th position in the overall rankings after the ninth stage at Dakar.
Ancient golden artefacts found in Almaty
Excavations in a burial mound in Almaty have found three unique artefacts dating two millennia back.
Shymbulak should revise its pricing policy: foreign experts
Foreign experts believe Kazakhstan’s Shymbulak mountain skiing resort located in Almaty oblast should revise its pricing policy.
Korea's outlaw tattoo artists
Tattooing itself is not illegal in South Korea, but the law states that it can only be carried out by a licensed medical doctor.
Sanctions-hit Russia in risky bet on Ukraine talks
It seems to have played out exactly as Western powers hoped: sanctions and falling oil prices have hit Russia hard.
Blackberry, Samsung deny takeover report
Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry's shares jumped then fell back amid rumors of takeover talks with South Korea's Samsung.
US, Iran hold 'substantive' talks on nuclear deal
Iran and the US held more than six hours of talks seeking to nail down a complex nuclear deal, but negotiators remained tight-lipped on what progress had been made.
Facebook testing workplace version of social network
Facebook said it is testing a version of its leading social network tailored for getting jobs done in workplaces instead of tuning into the lives of friends.
Spain's Catalonia calls snap vote in fresh independence push
Catalonia called a snap election for September centred on its independence bid, just two months after the wealthy region held a contested symbolic referendum.
Kerry arrives for first official visit in Bulgaria
US Secretary of State arrived in Bulgaria seeking to help the cash-strapped country wean itself off Russian energy supplies and battle rampant corruption
Ikea recalls 169,000 baby mattresses in US
The Swedish furniture company Ikea has recalled 169,000 crib mattresses after reports that two children became trapped.
US House votes to block Obama immigration plan
The US House defied President Barack Obama by adopting Republican measures blocking his controversial immigration reform efforts.
Pope to begin passionate, chaotic Philippine visit
Pope Francis will immerse himself in the Catholic Church's passionate and chaotic Asian heartland as he lands in the Philippines for a five-day trip.
US judge throws out lawsuit against India's Modi
A US judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that accused him of "attempted genocide" over deadly anti-Muslim riots in 2002.