Hong Kong protest founders to 'surrender', urge students to retreat
The original founders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy Occupy movement tearfully announced they would "surrender" by turning themselves in to police.
Kazakhstan’s President meets his Turkmenistan counterpart
Owing to the railway link towards the Persian Gulf, the trade turnover this year has grown by 38%. It is an unprecedented growth: President Nazarbayev.
Protest over 43 missing Mexicans ends in violence
A peaceful rally over the presumed massacre of 43 Mexican students ended with violence in the capital.
Bruce Springsteen fills in at surprise U2 AIDS show
Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay's Chris Martin tried to replace Bono's legendary vocal cords in a surprise U2 concert in New York to rally support for fighting AIDS.
Japan kicks off election campaign in 'Abenomics referendum'
Official campaigning kicked off in Japan before a December 14 election which Prime Minister has described as a referendum on his faltering "Abenomics" growth blitz.
Studies probe why osteoporosis drugs may prevent cancer
International researchers said they have made steps toward understanding why the most commonly used drugs for osteoporosis worldwide may also prevent some kinds of cancers.
Kazakhstan-based Halyk Bank closes deal to purchase HSBC Kazakhstan
The newly purchased entity has been renamed to Altyn Bank and is to be a separate legal entity as planned.
Kazakhstan to meet domestic demand for cement shortly
According to Vice Minister for Investments and Development, Kazakhstan has a vast cement production potential, however in the current year the country has imported over 1 million tons of cement.
Denis Ten wins bronze at 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard in France
Kazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten has taken the third place at the 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard, the fifth event of the 2014–15 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
Kazakhstan National Bank’s gold and FX reserves figure announced
Gold and FX reserves of the National Bank have grown by 15.8% since the start of the year.
Ukraine says ceasefire reached around Donetsk airport
Ukraine's military said that its forces and Russian generals had agreed a temporary ceasefire around the airport in rebel-held Donetsk.
Microsoft buys email mobile app Accompli
Microsoft said it was buying the mobile email management application Accompli, in a deal reported to be worth more than $200 million.
Moscow accuses NATO of 'destabilising' northern Europe
Russia lashed out at NATO, saying its military drills in the Baltics could destroy northern Europe's stability.
Obama to move on police body cameras after Ferguson unrest
President Barack Obama will seek to release funds aimed at equipping more US police officers with body cameras.
Coffee with Pepper? Robot sells espresso machines in Japan
The Hollywood heart-throb has been joined by Pepper, a cheeky and chatty android, which its makers claim can answer customers' questions, to promote its Nescafe marque.
Putin says Russia cannot currently build South Stream pipeline
Russian President said Russia could not currently continue with the construction of the South Stream pipeline to deliver gas to Europe.
Hong Kong protesters on hunger strike after violent clashes
Joshua Wong, the teenage face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, and two other student demonstrators went on hunger strike.
S. Korea president angered by 'groundless' rumours
South Korean President hit out at "groundless" rumours circling her administration, some of which have touched on her personal life.
Kazakh students awarded at World Robot Olympiad
Two Kazakh students have been awarded at the World Robot Olympiad for their robot prototype.
7 people dead, 8 injured in gas explosion in Kazakhstan's Taldykorgan
Seven people have died and another 8 were injured in a gas explosion accident near Taldykorgan in Kazakhstan's south.