EU says Russia's jailing of Ukrainian filmmaker 'in breach of international law'
The EU sharply criticised Russia on Tuesday for the jailing of Ukrainian filmmaker and Kremlin critic Oleg Sentsov, calling it a violation of international law.
Astana's Vincenzo Nibali disqualified from Vuelta a Espana after accident
Captain of Kazakhstan's Astana Pro Team Vincenzo Nibali has been disqualified from Vuelta a Espana after the second stage.
US Assistant Secretary to visit Kazakhstan
US Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Thomas Countryman will pay a working visit to Kazakhstan.
Nazarbayev to visit China
President of Kazakhstan is going to meet PRC Chairman Xi Jinping in Beijing as part of his official state visit to the Asian country.
Kazakh judoka Yeldos Smetov wins gold
Kazakhstani judoka Yeldos Smetov has won a gold medal at the World Judo Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Kazakh graphic designer, model Aya Shalkar opens hearts with Ash Wear
Kazakhstani model, graphic designer and popular Instagramer Ayaulym Shalkar has presented her debut collection of minimalistic clothing.
Olga Rypakova from Kazakhstan brings bronze from IAAF World Championship
Kazakhstani athlete Olga Rypakova has won the bronze medal in Women’s Triple Jump at the World Championship in Beijing.
Kazakhstan's Ilya Iliyn sets world record lifting 250kg in clean and jerk
Ilya Iliyn, Kazakhstan's most celebrated weightlifter, has authored another World Record.
Russia lifts Wikipedia ban after it edits drugs entry
Russia's media watchdog said it had lifted a short-lived ban on Russian-language Wikipedia over an entry on a form of cannabis.
Russia verdict due in Ukraine filmmaker's 'terror' trial
A Russian military court is set to announce its verdict against a Ukrainian filmmaker who faces a lengthy prison term on terror charges in a trial decried by the West.
Jeb Bush: Asians abusing US birthright citizenship
Republican White House hopeful Jeb Bush accused Asians of abusing rules allowing infants born in the United States to be American citizens.
France 'must prepare for other attacks': Hollande
President Francois Hollande warned that France must brace for further attacks, just days after a potential bloodbath on a train was foiled by passengers.
China poses risks to global economic recovery: France
China's faltering growth poses a threat to a recovery in the global economy, France's economy minister Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday.
Turkey's Erdogan officially calls snap elections
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called snap polls after his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) failed to form a coalition government with the opposition.
Russian ruble falls to 2015 low as stocks plunge
Russia's battered ruble sank to its lowest point this year as Asian and European stock markets nosedived on concerns over the Chinese economy.
Migrant wave enters EU member Hungary after Macedonia hold-up
More than 1,000 migrants and refugees arrived in EU member Hungary late Monday, the first of around 7,000.
UN chief appalled by 'barbaric' attacks in Palmyra
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he was appalled by reports that Islamic State militants had demolished a temple in Syria's ancient Palmyra.
US train attack hero to be nominated for Airman's Medal
The US serviceman who was wounded while foiling a gun attack on a train in Europe will be nominated for the Air Force's highest medal for non-combat bravery.
Fires in US state of Washington largest in its history
A group of wildfires blazing in the western US state of Washington have become the largest in the state's history, and 2015 has become the state's worst fire year on record.
One Direction will take break but not split, say members
British-Irish boyband One Direction is to take a break next year, quickly reassuring the group's passionate fanbase that they had no plans to split up.
