Kazakh railways head holds talks with his Chinese counterpart
President of Kazakhstan's national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Askar Mamin held bilateral talks with Director General of Chinese Railways Sheng Guangji. Two cooperation documents were signed.
Timberlake, Biel expecting first child: ex-bandmate
Heartthrob couple Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are expecting their first child, Timberlake's former bandmate says.
Cosby won't be charged over decades-old sex claim
US prosecutors declined Tuesday to charge Bill Cosby over allegations he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in the Playboy Mansion in 1974.
Australia PM offers sympathy after Pakistan school raid
Prime Minister Tony Abbott offered sympathy to Pakistan after a deadly Taliban raid on a school, as Australia deals with the fallout from a cafe siege.
Apple halts Russia online sales as ruble tumbles
Apple said it had halted online sales of iPhones, iPads and computers in Russia as the ruble's plunge made it difficult for sellers of imported goods to fix local prices.
EU 'united' on Ukraine despite split over Russia sanctions
The European Union's foreign policy chief said the 28-nation bloc would stay united on Ukraine despite pressure from some members to drop or ease its sanctions on Russia.
OPEC will not step in to support oil prices: Kuwait
OPEC has no plans to intervene in the oil market to shore up sagging crude prices, the Kuwaiti oil minister said, as Brent crude breached the $60 mark.
Russia grapples with shock ruble fall
The Russian currency crashed to unprecedented lows trading at 80 rubles to the dollar and 100 to the euro.
Up to 10,000 Russian soldiers still in Ukraine: Kiev
Up to 10,000 Russian soldiers and their heavy weapons are still deployed in rebel-held eastern Ukraine despite a new ceasefire.
Kazakhstan celebrates Independence Day
Kazakhstan is celebrating its Independence Day on December 16.
Macau democracy leader says he's being watched before Xi visit
A Macau pro-democracy leader said he is being "watched" by authorities before a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Robin Williams is Google's top search trend
Robin Williams's death had people worldwide scouring the Internet for insights into the famed comic's life, making him the hottest search trend of the year on Google.
Japan PM presses for wage rises after 'Abenomics' poll win
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stepped up pressure on business leaders to hike wages as he embarked on a renewed push to reinvigorate Japan's economy.
Study says countries lost $1 trillion to corruption in 2012
A global anti-corruption group said that nearly $1 trillion was illicitly drained from developing countries in 2012, representing a record level of corruption.
Threats, ethics fail to deter US media on Sony emails
Ethical arguments and legal threats looked unlikely to deter US media from delving ever deeper into the hacked emails of Hollywood powerhouse Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Ikea ruffles a few feathers with first Korean store
Global furniture giant Ikea opens its first store in South Korea, a much-anticipated market entry that has stumbled at a number of commercial and cultural hurdles along the way.
Bill Cosby's wife defends 'wonderful husband'
Bill Cosby's wife lashed out at media reporting on sex abuse claims against the veteran comic, saying he was the victim of unfounded accusations and was "a wonderful husband."
US increases FDI into Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan and US increase cooperation in trade and economic cooperation. Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov's visit to Washington aimed at strengthening this cooperation.
Kazakh mogul skier wins gold at World Cup stage in Finland
Kazakh athlete Yuliya Galysheva has won a gold medal in dual moguls at Freestyle Skiing World Cup held on December 13 in Ruka, Finland.
Kerry to meet Palestinian negotiator in London talks
John Kerry meets chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat hoping to avert a diplomatic crisis over a UN bid to force Israel to withdraw from Palestinian land.