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Merkel 'proud' of budget, insists on rigour in EU
Angela Merkel voiced pride in her country's strong budget and called on EU states "finally" to respect joint fiscal rules.
10 September 2014
Anger boils over in Indian Kashmir over flood rescue delay
Anger mounted over the slow pace of rescue operations in Indian Kashmir.
10 September 2014
Ferrari head Montezemolo leaves top job: Fiat statement
The president of the Italian Ferrari luxury sports car company, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, announced he was stepping down on October 13.
10 September 2014
Kazakhstan expands Tenge to US Dollar exchange rate corridor
Kazakhstan's National Bank has enlarged the Tenge to US Dollar pegged corridor from 6 tenge to 18 tenge.
10 September 2014
Apple charts new course with large iPhones, smartwatch
Apple moved to recapture its role as a dazzling tech trend-setter with its first smartwatch and two large-screen versions of the iPhone.
10 September 2014
Iran president talks up Central Asia ties on regional tour
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pledged to bolster ties with energy-rich Kazakhstan.
10 September 2014
Golden Princess found 2 years ago finally shown to public
The most significant archaeological find in Kazakhstan has finally been presented to the anxiously waiting public.
10 September 2014
Ewa Kopacz, Tusk's 'Iron Lady', to step up as Polish PM
Ewa Kopacz, who is tipped to replace Donald Tusk as Poland's next prime minister, is known as an "Iron Lady" who always has his back.
10 September 2014
Russian Colonel General claims Central Asia can be used by terrorists to transport nuclear weapons
A Russian Military official has claimed the territories of Central Asian countries may be used by terrorists, such as those part of the Islamic State, to transport weapons of mass destruction.
09 September 2014
Transition to gas pumps in Kazakhstan complilcated, gasoline deficit remains
One of the possible ways to address the recurring gasoline deficit in Kazakhstan is transitioning to gas from petrol and gasoline products. This is easier to say than to do, however.
09 September 2014
Sweden school 'crisis' looms large over election
Swedish schools have become a political battleground September 14 elections as a debate intensifies over falling school results.
09 September 2014
Amid high expectations, Apple to unveil new devices
Apple pulls back the curtain on its latest innovations, amid frenzied anticipation over new big-screen iPhones.
09 September 2014
Scotland referendum campaigns neck and neck: poll
The rival campaigns in the Scottish independence vote are tied with just over a week to go.
09 September 2014
Swedish DJ Avicii calls off shows due to health
Acclaimed Swedish DJ Avicii called off all his remaining shows for health reasons after undergoing surgery earlier this year.
09 September 2014
Mel Brooks fingers joke at Hollywood hand ceremony
Veteran funnyman Mel Brooks sank his hand and foot prints into the cement outside Hollywood's famed Chinese Theatre.
09 September 2014
President Nazarbayev on Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway link to be shortly launched
According to him, through this railway link Iran “could tap into Russian and Chinese markets, whereas Kazakhstan will get an access to all the states of the Persian Gulf”.
09 September 2014
New memorial to honour Poles who saved Jews from Holocaust
Poles who saved Jews during the Holocaust will be honoured with a new memorial in the Polish capital Warsaw paid for by the children of survivors.
09 September 2014
Kerry to make trip to build coalition against Islamic State
John Kerry is to set off on a trip to Jordan and Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to build an international coalition to counter Islamic State militants.
09 September 2014
Prince William 'thrilled' at Kate's new pregnancy
Britain's Prince William said Monday he was "thrilled" that his wife Kate is pregnant with their second child.
09 September 2014
Kazakhstan and Iran discuss renewal of oil swaps
Kazakhstan is thinking of a number of investment projects involving the Iranian side in Kyzylorda oblast: plans are afoot to launch a glass making facility, a facility to produce alumina, and a leach plant in Karaganda oblast: President Nazarbayev.
09 September 2014