Sabina Altybekova welcomed by excited fans in Hong Kong airport
Volleyball sensation form Kazakhstan Sabina Altynbekova arrived to Hong Kong to the excitement of her local fans.
Sabina Altynbekova, a living anime character from Kazakhstan, is off to Hong Kong to meet fans
Kazakhstani volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova famous for her anime-like appearance is in Hong Kong meeting fans and local volleyball players.
Taliban claim NATO 'defeat' in 13-year Afghan war
The Taliban responded scornfully to the formal end of NATO's war in Afghanistan, describing the US-led mission as a "fire of barbarism and cruelty".
Family of 10 misses ill-fated AirAsia flight
An Indonesian family of 10 said they had a miraculous escape when they arrived too late to catch AirAsia Flight QZ8501, which went missing.
China bird flu death reported as 2014 toll rises
A man has died from the H7N9 bird flu strain in eastern China, at the end of a year in which cases of the virus have accelerated.
Widely-hailed AirAsia boss facing first major crisis
Tony Fernandes has been hailed for transforming AirAsia from a floundering carrier into the region's largest budget airline, but now faces his biggest challenge.
Under fire from bishops, Pope shirts pulled from Philippine stores
The Philippines's largest broadcaster pulled souvenir T-shirts for an upcoming papal visit from its stores.
KazMunaiGas subsidiary to produce 12 million tons of oil in 2015
The subsidiary of Kazmunaigas, KazMunayGas Exploration and Production plans to produce 12 million tons of oil in 2015.
Five crews represent Kazakhstan at Africa Eco Race-2015
Five crews are representing Kazakhstan at Africa Eco Race-2015 that started yesterday in southern France.
Final Greek presidential vote as fresh crisis looms
Greece'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.
Majilis ratifies OIE office on FMD in Astana
The lower chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parliament - the Majilis - has approved the draft law establishing an OIE office on FMD in Astana.
Santa parade takes place in Almaty
A parade of a thousand Santas has taken place in Kazakhstan's Almaty ahead of the New Year's celebrations.
Indonesia resumes search for missing AirAsia plane
Indonesia resumed a sea and aerial search at dawn for an AirAsia plane that went missing in the Java Sea with 162 people on board.
Kazakhstan considers de-dollarizing its economy
Kazakh 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.
Nazarbayev sums up first five years of Kazakhstan's industrialization program
Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev has summarized the first five years of Kazakhstan's industrialisation program.
Kazakhstan expands car production
Kazakhstan is expanding its car manufacturing industry, planning to increase yearly production to 190,000 cars by 2018.
Obama salutes end of NATO combat mission in Afghanistan
US President Barack Obama saluted the "milestone" end of NATO's combat mission in Afghanistan, but warned the country remains "a dangerous place."
Chechen president offers 'special regiment' to defend Russia
Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov proposed the creation of a "special regiment" made up from Chechnya's armed forces to help defend Russia from Western aggression
Incumbent president and conservative rival in Croatia run-off: exit polls
Croatia's centre-left President Ivo Josipovic and his conservative rival Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic will face off in a run-off vote on January 11.
Ex-president Bush expected to leave hospital soon
Former US president George H.W. Bush will stay at a Texas hospital through the weekend after experiencing breathing problems.
