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First woman to head Egypt party worried over military
The first woman to head an Egyptian political party has expressed concern that a return to military rule could threaten democracy in a country roiled by three years of turbulence.
05 March 2014 16:28
China's premier 'declares war' on pollution
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said he is "declaring war" on pollution, describing it as a "red-light warning" against inefficiency as he sought to address public concerns on issues from acrid smog to food safety.
05 March 2014 15:58
Facebook out to buy solar drone maker: report
Facebook is in talks to buy a solar-powered drone startup in what could lead to making wireless Internet available in regions without online access.
05 March 2014 15:24
Game play remains at heart of changing lifestyles
For almost as long as there have been computers, there have been people intent in playing games with them.
05 March 2014 14:54
UK's House of Commons to open doors to Meryl Streep
Britain's House of Commons will open its doors to a commercial film crew for the first time next month in a bid to raise cash, welcoming Meryl Streep for a movie about the suffragettes.
05 March 2014 14:18
World's oldest woman turns 116 in Japan
The world's oldest woman was celebrating her 116th birthday on Wednesday in a Japanese nursing home with a cake and candles.
05 March 2014 13:47
Malaysia's highest court takes up use of 'Allah' by Catholics
Hundreds of Muslims demonstrated Wednesday outside Malaysia's highest court as it took up the Catholic Church's bid to be allowed to refer to God as "Allah" in a case that has increased tensions in the multi-ethnic nation.
05 March 2014 13:13
Russia gave prior notice of missile test: US official
Russia informed the United States in advance that it would carry out a launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
05 March 2014 12:41
Luxury carmakers veer into booming SUV space
Massive or small, affordable or off-the scale pricey: urban sports utility vehicles abound at the Geneva Motor Show, with luxury carmakers speeding into the lucrative market.
05 March 2014 11:55
Thousands protest ahead of Chavez anniversary
Thousands of flag-waving protesters flooded the streets of Venezuela's capital Tuesday, seeking to keep pressure on the government on the eve of commemorations marking the anniversary of Hugo Chavez's death.
05 March 2014 11:22
Rejoice spring is here: Snowdrops
Not only the calendar announces the arrival of long awaited warmth, but also lovely blooming of snowdrops in South Kazakhstan Oblast signals the beginning of Spring.
05 March 2014 11:20
Lots of 'green' housing to be constructed before and after EXPO-2017 in Astana
Hundreds square meters of housing estate are to be constructed on the territory of holding EXPO-2017.
05 March 2014 11:15
No talks on Kazakhstan's accession into WTO for Russia in Washington
The United States has banned representatives of Rosselkhoznadzor from participating in the negotiations on adjusting the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Measures in the context of Kazakhstan's accession into the WTO.
05 March 2014 10:40
Kazakhstan dancers win 2nd place at Juste Debout in France
Dancers Baurzhan ‘Bauka’ Seifulina and Renat ‘L’eto’ Izmailov made it into the final of the world's most prestigious dance festival Juste Debout 2014 in France.
05 March 2014 10:35
Obama says Putin 'not fooling anybody' over Ukraine
US President Barack Obama said Russia was not "fooling anybody" over the Ukraine crisis after it denied its forces were operating in Crimea.
05 March 2014 10:31
Aslan Musin appointed Kazakhstan Ambassador to Croatia
Aslan Musin has been appointed the new Kazakhstan Ambassador to Croatia.
05 March 2014 10:31
30,000-year-old virus from permafrost is reborn
French scientists said they had revived a giant but harmless virus that had been locked in the Siberian permafrost for more than 30,000 years.
05 March 2014 10:04
Kazakhstan wants sole operator for Russian petroleum products supplies
A KazMunaiGas subsidiary will be made the only operator managing petroleum products supplies from Russia.
04 March 2014 21:11
Kazakhstan wrestlers win eight medals in Belarus
The national wrestling team of Kazakhstan has won eight medals at the International Championship in Minsk, Belarus.
04 March 2014 20:54
Kazakhstan's Shvedova wins doubles at Brazil Tennis Cup
Kazakhstan tennis player Yaroslava Shvedodova has won the doubles at the WTA tournament in Brazil.
04 March 2014 20:29