Honda recalls 2 mn vehicles worldwide for airbag defect
Japan's Honda Motor recalled more than two million vehicles worldwide over an airbag defect that could pose a fire risk.
KazSat-2 to be using its capacities to the full in 2016: KazKosmos Head
According to him, the current share of KazSat-2 in the national market of satellite-assisted services only stands at 38%. Mobile carriers and broadcasters still rely on foreign space vehicles. Money keeps flowing abroad.
Christians lose divisive bid to use 'Allah' in Malaysia
Malaysia's highest court on Monday dismissed a bid by Christians for the right to use the word "Allah", ending a years-long legal battle that has escalated religious tensions in the Muslim-majority country.
More than $140 billion offshored from Kazakhstan in 10 years
More than $140 billion have been offshored from Kazakhstan over the past decade, according to international experts.
Kazakhstan to strengthen cooperation with Tajikistan
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov and Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirodjidin Aslov sign a cooperation plan.
G20 lagging on growth targets: Australia
Reforms proposed to lift global growth in line with a target set by the world's biggest economies earlier this year are so far falling short, Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said.
Greek police seize tonne of heroin, 14 arrested
Around a tonne of heroin has been discovered in a warehouse near Athens and 14 people, most of them members of tanker crew, have been arrested, Greek port police said.
KazSat-3 to be fully operational in September 2014: KazKosmos Head
According to him, with KazSat-3 in place, Kazakhstan can enjoy a full-fledged system of satellite-assisted communications. It means greater independence and autonomy for Kazakhstan.
Saudi jails Shiites over flag insult
A court in Saudi Arabia sentenced five young Shiites to jail terms ranging from three to six years for insulting the kingdom's flag during protests, an official source said.
France's Jewish community elects new Grand Rabbi
France's Jewish community elected the Jewish chaplain of the French army as its new Grand Rabbi, as it grapples with rising anti-Semitism.
Four killed in Russia copper mine explosion
Four people have been killed and two others injured in an explosion at a copper mine in southeast Russia, a Russian news agency reported.
Kazakhstan is among post-Soviet leaders in 4G penetration
Mobile Internet in Kazakhstan has proved to be more popular that in Russia and most of the Post-Soviet states.
Ongoing crisis in Ukraine negatively affects Kazakhstan's economy: Dossayev
Kazakh Minister of Economy and Budget Planning Yerbolat Dossayev said that the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the slowdown of the Russian economy posed risks to the Kazakhstan economy.
Kazakhstan government developing de-offshoring measures
Kazakhstan's government answered an official inquiry of Ak Zhol political party by stating that a set of de-offshoring measures was being developed.
Magic Astana to blur the line between reality and imagination
International illusionist festival Magic Astana will be held in Kazakhstan’s capital on 5-6 July.
Kazakh VIce-PM about foreign debt
Kazakhstan's Vice Prime Minister and Minster of Finance Bakhyt Sultanov reported to the Parliament about the measures the government was planning to use to reduce the foreign debt of the country.
Kazakhstan and South Korea to work on explorations in Karaganda Oblast
Kazakhstan has signed an agreement with South Korea on geological exploration of Dyusenbai section in Karaganda Oblas.
Saudi king meets Egypt's Sisi in Cairo
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah visited Cairo, on his first trip to Egypt since the 2011 ouster of dictator Hosni Mubarak, for talks with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Poland's Catholic Church apologises for paedophilia
Poland's powerful Catholic Church apologised for paedophilia committed by its priests during an unprecedented ceremony attended by top clergy and abuse victims.
Religious right looks beyond gay marriage to next battles
"We are in a war."
