Birth control shot may boost HIV risk: study
Women who use a specific type of injectable birth control have a slightly higher risk of HIV infection than those who take the pill.
Britain boosts ports security after French attack
Britain has stepped up security at ports serving France following the Islamist massacre in Paris, officials said.
US-Iran to hold bilateral nuclear talks next week
American and Iranian negotiators will resume bilateral talks on Iran's disputed nuclear program next week in Geneva.
Sri Lanka votes in tightest election in decades
Sri Lankans turned out in large numbers, shrugging off some reports of intimidation to vote in the island's tightest election in decades.
Coca-Cola to cut 1,600-1,800 jobs
US soda giant Coca-Cola plans to cut 1,600-1,800 jobs in a cost-saving move.
France to host international 'anti-terrorism' meeting Sunday
France's interior minister said he would host an international meeting for his counterparts to discuss the battle against terrorism.
Americans stand with French to declare: 'Je Suis Charlie'
In an America still scarred by the September 11, 2001 attacks there has been an outpouring of support for France after the attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo
Kazakh crew approaches Dakar's Top-10
Kazakhstani crews has completed the second stage of Dakar, which proved to be dangerous and quite demanding for both racers and vehicles.
Kazakhstan's crew comes first among T2 cars Africa Eco Race-2015 8th stage
The Kazakhstani crew of Marat Abykayev and Andrey Chipenko has finished the 8th stage of the Africe Eco Race-2015 first in their T2 group.
Sabina Altynbekova returns from Hong Kong
Sabina Altynbekova has returned from Hong Kong where the Kazakh kawaii participated in TV shows, met her fans and trained with local volleyball teams.
Kazakhstan's Poltoranin wins Tour de Ski stage in Italy
Kazakhstani skier Alexey Poltoranin has won the fourth stage of the Tour de Ski.
Nazarbayev condoles with French president upon terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo
Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan has sent a telegram of condolence to the President of France Francois Hollander over the terrorist’s attack on the office of French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.
Nazarbayev to discuss Ukrainian crisis and Astana meeting with Merkel in Berlin on January 9
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives to Berlin on Janurary 9 to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Kazakhstani journalists lay flowers near French Consulate in memory of colleagues from Charlie Hebdo
Kazakhstani journalists have laid flowers near the French Consulate in Almaty to honor the victims of the terrorist attack at the French Charlie Hebdo newspaper.
Troubled UK supermaket Tesco unveils revival plans
British supermarket giant Tesco launched cost-cutting plans to shut stores, sell assets and axe its dividend.
Hollywood backs French mag after own free speech storm
Hollywood voiced solidarity with French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Kazakh analyst calls Astana 'optimal platform' for Ukraine talks
Kazakh political analyst Yerlan Karin says Astana is the most suitable venue to hold talks relating to the situation in Ukraine.
EU chair Latvia says Russia 'more open' to Ukraine solution
Latvia said Russia seemed more open to a negotiated solution over the conflict in Ukraine, raising the prospect of an easing of sanctions against Moscow.
Spain tightens security after Paris attack
Spain upgraded its anti-terrorist security level a notch, hours after an attack on French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead.
French satirical newspaper high on jihadist hit-list
Long before being targeted in massacre in Paris, satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo had been considered high on the potential hit-list for jihadists.