New Zealanders to vote on flag change
New Zealand will hold a binding referendum in 2016 on whether to change the national flag, Prime Minister John Key said.
Iran denies claim nuclear deal is 'finalised'
Iran's government was forced to deny it had already struck a nuclear deal with the West, after a lawmaker accused its negotiators of secretly selling the country short.
National Bank of Kazakhstan defends pension assets' investment into second tier banks
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has responded to the criticism of several members of the Kazakh Parliament, who claimed the Single Pension Fund was practicing risky investments that put the pensioneers' savings in danger.
Central Bank Governor on Toxic Assets Fund
According to him, the money will only be provided to banks that have accumulated the most of NPLs. Kazkommertsbank and BTA to be shortly merged are among them as they jointly account for 62% of NPLs in the banking sector.
Ads agency fined millions for gay smooch poster in Kazakhstan
Losing the third case in a row over the scandalous gay smooch ad, Havas Worldwide Kazakhstan is facing bankruptcy with the new verdict.
Marvel unveils huge slate of new superhero films
Marvel unveiled plans for a slate of new superhero films, expanding its already wildly successful comic book universe.
Russia angers West by backing rebel polls as EU uphold sanctions
Russia announced it will recognise separatist polls in Ukraine next weekend, sparking an angry reaction from Washington and Kiev's newly elected pro-Western leaders.
Denis Ten takes 4th place at Skate America
Kazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten landed on the fourth place of the Skate America Grand Prix first stage in Chicago after falling on his opening quadruple jump.
Finance Minister on role of state-run enterprises in Kazakhstan’s economy
According to him, the share of government-owned enterprises stands at around 40%.
Hugh Jackman treated for skin cancer, again
Oscar-nominated Australian actor Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer for a third time in a year.
Kazcosmos to develop electronic tagging devices for Kazakhstan
Electronic tagging devices may be developed locally in Kazakhstan by its space agency Kazcosmos.
Google seeks way to search bodies for disease
Google is exploring a way to search inside people's bodies for early signs of deadly illnesses such as cancer or heart disease.
Mysterious airplane parts delivered to Aktau airport in Western Kazakhstan
Disassembled airplanes of unclear origin have been delivered to the Aktau airport in Western Kazakhstan.
Spanish PM apologises for party corruption scandals
Spain prime minister apologised for corruption scandals involving members of his conservative Popular Party.
Vice Minister for Investments on local car making industry
According to him, for the recent 4 years the number of domestically produced cars has grown 10 times.
Ancient Saka burial accidentally discovered in Kazakhstan
Construction workers accidently stumbled upon an ancient burial near a village in East Kazakhstan Oblast.
YouTube considers offering ad-free subscription
YouTube viewers might get the option of paid subscriptions for ad-free access to the popular online video-sharing service.
Leonardo da Vinci's self-potrait in rare public show
The only existing self-portrait by Italian master Leonardo da Vinci is to make a rare appearance in a new exhibition in Turin in northern Italy.
Astana enters Top 21 Intelligent Communities list
Kazakhstan's capital Astana has entered the Smart21 Communities list.
Thousands mourn Canada soldier killed in Ottawa attack
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of the Canadian city of Hamilton for the funeral of a soldier killed in an attack in the center of the nation's capital.