Fashion makes headlines with Hollande wearing traditional Kazakh costume
Francois Hollande putting on a Kazakh costume provoked a flurry of Internet jokes, some comparing the French leader to Borat. Was it really a bad fashion choice?
Almaty native to represent Kazakhstan at Miss Tourism International
Madina Saibulatova, 26, will represent Kazakstan at the Miss Tourism International – 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Concerted actions of Customs Union in response to sanctions against Russia are not excluded: Russia’s Foreign Minister
According to him, The legislation framework of the Customs Union enables its member states to take concerted actions in response to economic pressure exerted on any of the member states by a third party.
13y.o. singer from Kazakhstan wins international competition in Bulgaria
A young girl from Kazakhstan has stunned the audience and the jury at the international singing competition in Bulgaria.
Mexico leader opens summit amid security crisis
Facing a security crisis shaking his administration, Mexico's embattled President Enrique Pena Nieto turned to diplomacy as he hosted a summit of Latin America.
Raul Castro blasts 'unfair' globalized world
Cuban President urged a Caribbean summit to embrace deeper economic and political integration, and pressed for action against an "unfair" globalized world.
Pele to leave hospital Tuesday: clinic
Brazilian soccer legend Pele has recovered well from his kidney ailment and can leave the hospital.
World is moving towards getting rid of landmines: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry vowed the world was on its way towards getting rid of the scourge of landmines.
French ALSTOM to help modernize Kazakh power sector
French multinational ALSTOM and Kazakhstan's largest private power generating company CAEPCO have signed a memorandum of cooperation and understanding to modernize the power sector of Kazakhstan.
'Hobbit' director Jackson gets Hollywood star
Oscar-winning "Lord of The Rings" and "The Hobbit" director Peter Jackson received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Denis Ten wins Golden Spin of Zagreb
The bronze medalist of the Sochi Olympics Denis Ten has become the winner of the 47th Golden Spin of Zagreb in Croatia.
Microsoft says private data 'at risk' in court case
Microsoft argued in a court brief that an order requiring it to give US prosecutors data stored in Ireland could "put all of our private digital information at risk."
Kosovo set to name new PM to end lengthy political crisis
Kosovo's two main political partiesstruck a surprise deal calling for the nomination of veteran politician Isa Mustafa as prime minister.
British royal couple arrives in New York
Crowds of jubilant royal watchers cheered as Britain's Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate arrived in New York, kicking off a three-day trip to the East Coast.
Sorbonne branch opens in Almaty
Sorbonne University of Paris has opened a branch in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan to celebrate Independence Day on December 16-17
All the residents of Kazakhstan will have two days off for the Independence Day.
First French cabins brought for Almaty gondola cableway
French Montagne Association to help Almaty in designing and construction of new Kok Zhailau ski resort. First French cabins for a new golndola cableway have just been delivered.
EU and EEU should work together: Nazarbayev
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has spoken about cooperation between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union at the Kazakh-French business forum in Astana.
Revival of Przewalski's horses continues in Kazakhstan
Przewalski's horses will be brought from the Nuremberg Zoo to Kazakhstan in Spring 2016.
Businesses in Kazakhstan reluctant to enter long-term contracts amid falling oil prices
CEO of Samruk Kazyna Contract Serikbek Yelshibekov said that Kazakh businessmen were becoming reluctant to enter long-term contracts with Samruk Kazyna subsidiaries due to the unstable situation at the oil market.