Orion launch is trial by fire for Apollo-era heat shield
NASA's Orion vehicle aims to carry humans farther into space than ever before, but its protective heat shield is basically the same as that used for the Apollo Moon missions.
Russia's Putin to discuss trade with Modi during India visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi during a brief visit to New Delhi next week.
Hollande vows to seek 'de-escalation' in Ukraine
French President Francois Hollande vowed to work towards a "de-escalation" in the Ukraine crisis as he began a two-day trip to Kazakhstan.
Sam Smith top new face in Grammy nominations
Newcomer Sam Smith joined Beyonce and Pharrell Williams to lead in nominations for the Grammy Awards.
Fear as typhoon bears down on Philippines
Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter inmakeshift evacuation centresas monster Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation.
We shouldn’t slide towards cold war and tough confrontation: President Nazarbayev
According to him, cornering each other is not the best option for all the sides involved.
Maria Mudryak to perform in Astana Opera for the first time
Italian opera singer Maria Mudryak will perform for the first time on the stage of Astana Opera in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan to significantly increase gas production
First Vice Minister of Energy Uzakbai Karabalin said that Kazakhstan would significantly increase gas production and, as a result, become self-sufficient.
Golovkin in Top-6 boxers
WBA (Super), IBO and WBC (Interim) middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin has been named one of the Top 6 boxers of the year by Boxingnews24.com.
Golovkin beats Pacquiao and Mayweather in Best Boxer votes
Gennady Golovkin has beaten Manny Pacquiao in the Fighter of the Year 2014 rating.
Zhanar Dugalova wins Turkvizyon Song Contest 2014
Kazakhstani singer Zhanar Dugalova has become the winner of the Turkvizyon Song Contest 2014 competition that took place in Tatarstan.
Ailing Thai king advised not to appear for 87th birthday
Thailand's ailing but much adored King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been advised by doctors to cancel an annual appearance to mark his 87th birthday.
White policeman kills unarmed black man in Arizona
A white police officer shot dead a black man in Arizona when he mistook some pills for a gun amid protests in New York triggered by a string of similar incidents.
Francois Hollande on Kazakhstan’s role in tense situation between Russia and EU
President Nazarbayev emphasized that the foundation for the bilateral relations between the two nations had been laid by French president François Mitterrand , who was one of the first in Europe to acknowledge Kazakhstan’s independence.
White House denounces Gambia 'rights abuses'
The White House denounced human rights violations in Gambia, calling on the government to allow UN experts into the country and revoke laws discriminating.
Kennedy Center breaks ground on major expansion
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts broke ground on a major expansion to be completed in time for the 100th anniversary.
Details emerge of allegations against AC/DC drummer
New Zealand prosecutors revealed that AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd's legal woes stem from a telephone call in which he allegedly threatened to kill a contractor and his daughter
Obesity clips up to 8 years off your life, says study
Obesity and extreme obesity can reduce life expectancy by up to eight years and deprive people of as much as 19 years of good health.
Nazarbayev, Rouhani and Berdimuhamedow open 'new Silk Road'
The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani have participated in the opening ceremony of the Uzen-Beket-Goran railroad.
Ghani promises self-reliant Afghanistan at London talks
President Ashraf Ghani outlined his vision for a more self-reliant Afghanistan at a conference in London.