More than 330 killed in Ukraine since truce: UN
More than 330 people have been killed in Ukraine since a fragile truce began a month ago, with five million people affected by continuing violence.
France to go for plain cigarette packets in 2016
France will introduce plain cigarette packaging in 2016, Health Minister Marisol Touraine said.
'Biopic' life stories headline London Film Festival
Biographical films are the toast of the 58th London Film Festival, which opens on Wednesday with "The Imitation Game".
Iran issues 'red lines' ahead of key nuclear talks
Iran's supreme leader reiteratedhis country's "red lines" in negotiations with world powers over its controversial nuclear programme.
Russia probes McDonald's children charity
Russian prosecutors have launched a probe into a charitable fund run by the McDonald's restaurant chain, the organisation's director said.
Hi-tech exhibition in Almaty takes viewers on 'time-traveling' experience of greatest inventions
A new multimedia exhibition in Kazakhstan's Almaty aims to chronicle the history of greatest inventions of humankind with the use of a latest technology.
Kazakhstani Danika Patrick in the making - Lyubov Andreeva
Her name is Lyubov Andreeva and she is presenting Kazakhstan at Formula Russia this year.
Samruk Kazyna total assets should reach $200bln: Nazarbayev
President Nursultan Nazarbayev said that tranformation of Samruk Kazyna National Welfare Fund had to involve doubling of its total assets.
Yemen names new PM, who is rejected by rebels
Yemen's president named his chief of staff as premier, a move rejected by Shiite rebels who overran the capital two weeks ago.
Buffett would 'bet money' on Clinton becoming president
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Tuesday he would bet money on Hillary Clinton becoming the next president of the United States.
Charles Michel, Belgium's youngest PM for 174 years
Belgium's Charles Michel, who became prime minister, is a 38-year-old French-speaking liberal who is now one of the youngest leaders in Europe.
Kazakh MP points to ineffectiveness of healthcare projects
Chairman of the Committee for Finance and Budget in Parliament’s Lower Chamber Karagusova pointed to the discrepancy between the costs and payoff of state-sponsored healthcare projects.
US, German astronauts finish spacewalk to maintain ISS
An American and a German astronaut spent just over six hours on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station for equipment repairs and maintenance.
French court denies bail to Ablyazov
The Court of Appeal in Lyon has denied bail to fugitive Kazakh banker Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Twitter sues US to disclose more on secret data orders
Twitter sued the US government, claiming its free speech rights are being violated by restrictions on its ability to disclose numbers of secret orders.
Serbia receives humanitarian aid from Kazakhstan
Serbia has received humanitarian aid from Kazakhstan.
Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan national team after Asian Games
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated the Kazakhstani sportsmen on the successful performance at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Nazarbayev appoints ambassadors to India, Jordan and Qatar
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has appointed new ambassadors to India, Jordan and Qatar.
11 new ambassadors start working in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Secretary of State Adilbek Dzhaksybekov has received letters of credence from ambassadors of 11 countries.
Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits China's Yunnan province
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China's mountainous Yunnan province, killing at least one person and injuring dozens of others.
