France, Germany discuss Ukraine crisis with Poroshenko
The leaders of France and Germany discussed a shaky ceasefire deal and economic reforms for Ukraine in a telephone call with President Petro Poroshenko.
Hong Kong police prepare to swoop on last protest site
Police prepared to clear Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy protest site where just a handful of demonstrators remain.
Conchita Wurst won't be a 'bitter old drag queen'
"Bearded lady" Conchita Wurst is headed for the recording studio but doesn't rule out hanging up her stiletto heels in the coming years.
Kerry, Lavrov meet as tensions soar over Ukraine
Top US diplomat met his Russian counterpart, amid anger in Moscow over the prospect of new US sanctions and possible lethal military aid for Ukraine.
Turkey arrests 27 in swoop on anti-Erdogan media
Turkish police arrested the editor of Turkey's biggest-selling newspaper and 26 others in lightning raids on supporters of a US-based cleric.
Road to Eurasian Economic Union bumpier than it seems
With Belarus restoring customs posts weeks before the Eurasian Economic Union comes into force, what are the parties' roles in the new integration project?
Kazakhstan needs asteroid observation stations: astrophysicist
Many space objects remain undiscovered and some of them pose a threat to the Earth. Astrophysicist Victor Teifel says it is time to build a special station for detection of asteroids in Kazakhstan.
US congratulates Japan's Abe on re-election
The United States welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's easy re-election victor in snap polls, hailing his "strong leadership" on international crises
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev meets Russia’s PM Dmitry Medvedev
Shared customs borders, freedom of movement of people and cargoes [within the Eurasian Economic Union to be launched January 1] are a great benefit for people of the two nations: President Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan and China sign agreement on settlements in national currencies
Earlier Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor Kairat Kelimbetov reported that the country’s Central Bank was drafting an agreement with China’s Central Bank on currency swap of 7 billion renminbi.
President Nursultan Nazarbayev meets Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
The interaction is determined by economic ties, with energy partnership being the most sizeable part. Today, a significant amount of crude is being developed in Kazakhstan with involvement of Chinese companies: President Nazarbayev.
A close neighbor is more valued than a distant relative: PM Massimov on China
According to him, against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty our nations should unleash the potential of their friendship to have large-scaled tasks accomplished to the benefit of their people.
Astana and Beijin sign agreements worth $14 billion
In Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital city, the country’s PM Karim Massimov met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Doping scandal at World Weightlifting Championship in Astana: 8 weightlifters await B sample analysis
A doping scandal has erupted after The 2014 World Weightlifting Championships that was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan on November 8-16.
Astana Opera and Grigorivich present The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker will be presented on the main stage of Astana, Kazakhstan on December 25, 27, 28 and 31.
EU, US confirm new Iran nuclear talks on Dec 17
The EU and the US confirmed that extended nuclear talks between with Iran will resume on December 17 in Geneva.
Sierra Leone cancels Christmas as Ebola crisis deepens
Sierra Leone said it was banning any public Christmas celebrations as the spiralling caseload of Ebola infections continues to spread alarm.
China's Xi says Nanjing Massacre undeniable on 77th anniversary
President Xi Jinping said that no one can deny the Nanjing Massacre, as China for the first time held a national day of remembrance for the Japanese military rampage.
'Important' for athletes to speak out: Obama
US President said it can be beneficial for high-profile athletes to speak out on social issues.
12 dead, nearly 100 missing in Indonesian landslide: official
A landslide triggered by torrential downpours has killed at least 12 people and left nearly 100 others missing on Indonesia's main island of Java.