Final Greek presidential vote as fresh crisis loomsGreece's parliament will try to elect a president on Monday in a last-ditch bid to avoid snap general elections that could bring the hard-left to power and spark new concerns over the eurozone economy.
29 December 2014
Majilis ratifies OIE office on FMD in AstanaThe lower chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parliament - the Majilis - has approved the draft law establishing an OIE office on FMD in Astana.
29 December 2014
Santa parade takes place in AlmatyA parade of a thousand Santas has taken place in Kazakhstan's Almaty ahead of the New Year's celebrations.
Kazakhstan considers de-dollarizing its economyKazakh economist Olzhas Khudaibergenov analyzes the joint statement of the Government and the National Bank of Kazakhstan and comments on their intention to de-dollarize the Kazakh economy.
Kazakhstan expands car productionKazakhstan is expanding its car manufacturing industry, planning to increase yearly production to 190,000 cars by 2018.
Ruble fall creates turbulence for Russian airlinesTheir international competitors may be cheering tumbling oil prices, but the collapse in the ruble has meant major financial turbulence for Russian airlines.
28 December 2014
No escape for those stuck in Malaysian 'forced labour'Toiling 12 hours a day in a Malaysian electronics factory amid broken promises on wages and working conditions, Manu dreams of returning to his poor Nepal village.
28 December 2014
Sea of blue mourns slain New York copTens of thousands of officers paid tribute to one of their own at a New York funeral, as emotions ran high over recent protests against police violence.