Most promising young Kazakh athletes
Kazakhstan's sport is on the rise with many promising young athletes already winning serious international competitions.
Charles De Gaulle's monument opened in Astana
A monument to Charles De Gaulle has been erected in Astana.
Madagascar's parliament votes to end death penalty
Lawmakers in Madagascar have voted to abolish the death penalty, a move hailed as "historic" by the European Union.
Brazil's Rousseff inaugurates nuclear sub shipyard
Brazilian President inaugurated a naval shipyard that will oversee construction of a nuclear-powered submarine and four others to patrol Brazil's long coastline and oil reserves.
Facebook doesn't love the idea of a 'dislike' button
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg wants people to be able to quickly express broader ranges of feelings, but a "dislike" button doesn't make the cut.
Kerry to meet Russia's Lavrov in Rome on Monday
Top US diplomat John Kerry will meet with his Russian counterpart in Rome, amid a toughening American response to a Kremlin-backed separatist insurgency in Ukraine.
Ukraine cheers US vote for military aid, Russia outraged
Ukraine welcomed a US bill that would allow Washington to provide lethal military assistance to the embattled country.
Japan voters ready unenthusiastic yes to PM Abe
Japan will hold a general election this weekend that looks likely to return Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to power.
Australia's 'macho' PM points finger at sexism
Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who was famously accused of misogyny by former leader Julia Gillard suggested sexism was behind criticism of his female chief-of-staff.
Pipeline accident causes flood and traffic jam on Al Farabi in Almaty
Residents of Almaty have had an upleasant surprise this morning. A break in a water pipline caused flooding of Al Farabi avenue near Nurly Tau residential complex.
Austrian prosecutors may present charges against Aliyev this December
Charges against the fugitive Kazakh tycoon Rakhat Aliyev may be brought in Austria as early as this month.
Kazakh scientists transplant cow skin on human
Kazakh scientists have demonstrated their new method of healing wounds, burns and other skin defects using cow skin transplants.
Nazarbayev congratulates Prince Albert II on birth of twins
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram to congratulate Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene on the birth of twins.
Joint statement of John Kerry and Erlan Idrissov
Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov paid an official visit to the United States on December 10, 2014.
Poroshenko says ceasefire in Ukraine is now 'real'
President Petro Poroshenko said a "real" ceasefire was in place in Ukraine after the first 24 hours in seven months without a military casualty.
Hong Kong 'business as usual' as activists vow to fight on
Rush-hour traffic streamed through the heart of Hong Kong for the first time in more than two months after police cleared the city's main pro-democracy protest camp.
The year Putin tore up the rule book
Putin upended the global rules with considerable chutzpah, sowing just enough uncertainty to keep the world unsure of his intentions or his next move .
'Birdman' flying high after Globe nominations
Dark comedy "Birdman" topped nominations for the Golden Globes, boosting its already-soaring prospects of awards season glory in the race towards the Oscars.
Spanish king praises unity on visit to Catalonia after vote
Spain's King Felipe VI praised the merits of unity in his first speech in Catalonia since the wealthy northwest region held a symbolic vote on independence.
No time to quarrel: Kerry warns of climate 'tragedy'
Developing nations must cut carbon emissions even if they feel it is unfair, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.