6.4-magnitude quake hits off Papua New Guinea: USGS
A 6.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea, the United States Geological Survey said.
Japan to offer $100 million aid to Ebola-hit Africa
Japan will provide up to $100 million in fresh aid to Ebola-hit West Africa, after the United States called for further global efforts to combat the deadly virus.
Murder plot charge against AC/DC drummer dropped
A charge alleging that AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was involved in a murder plot was dropped after New Zealand authorities found there was insufficient evidence
Germany launches celebration weekend for Berlin Wall's fall
Germany kicks off celebrations Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the epochal fall of the Berlin Wall.
Obama wants $3.2 bn more for US air war on IS: officials
President Barack Obama will ask lawmakers Friday for an additional $3.2 billion to pay for the war against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.
To infinity and beyond: Disney to make 'Toy Story 4'
Animated film pioneer and original "Toy Story" creator John Lasseter is returning to make "Toy Story 4," Disney announced.
New malware can infect iPhones via Mac computers
A newly discovered family of malware has the capacity to infect iPhones via Apple computers.
Paris has info that suggests Al-Qaeda hostage alive: Hollande
French President Francois Hollande said Paris had reason to believe that Serge Lazarevic, kidnapped in Mali by Al-Qaeda in 2011, was still alive.
Princess Anne opens Magna Carta exhibition in Washington
Britain's Princess Anne opened a 10-week exhibition at the Library of Congress.
BMW leads Mercedes for US luxury car market crown
German automakers BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi are battling furiously to dominate the lucrative US luxury car market.
Salvini seeks to fill Berlusconi boots on Italy's right
Italy has a rising star: Matteo Salvini, head of the Euro-sceptic Northern League, is scoring high in the polls as he bids to fill the political vacuum on the right left by Silvio Berlusconi.
Following overhaul at three oil refineries Kazakhstan may face excessive supply of petroleum products
The only potential market available for our petroleum products is that of other Central Asia states with a growing population and a shortage of oil processing capabilities of their own. And Afghanistan as well: Vice Chairman of the Board at KazMunaiGas.
Stella McCartney launches exclusive Brazil range
Stella McCartney launched an exclusive range for Brazilian consumers at Sao Paulo Fashion Week, saying she was targeting a "cool and sexy" market.
Burkina crisis deepens as opposition walks out of talks
The crisis in Burkina Faso deepened after the opposition stormed out of talks on a transition government at the inclusion of supporters of deposed president Blaise Compaore.
Obama to request $6 billion for Ebola crisis
US President Barack Obama is seeking more than $6 billion in emergency funding to fight the Ebola epidemic in West Africa and respond to cases in the United States.
Great Britain and Kazakhstan to expand economic ties
FDI from Great Britain to Kazakhstan from 2005 to the Q1 2014 totaled $10.5 billion.
Explosion in Karaganda mine: one killed, one injured
An explosion in a mine in Satpayev town of Karaganda Oblast in central Kazakhstan has claimed one life.
Champagne lover Jay Z buys French brand
Hip-hop mogul Jay Z has shown his fondness for Armand de Brignac Champagne for years and on Wednesday he bought the brand.
Foreign borrowers responsible for 40% of NPLs in Kazakhstan
A significant bulk of the NPLs were provided back in 2006-2008, a time of heavy borrowing and high appetite for risky investments.
New pipelines to be delivered to Kashagan early 2015
According to the Energy Minister, of today the project subcontractors have purchased around 45 kilometers of pipelines.