Kyrgyzstan mulls suspending power supplies to Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Energy is considering suspension of power export to Kazakhstan because of water shortage in Toktogul water reservoir.
Microsoft woos developers with 're-blended' Windows
Microsoft on Wednesday courted application makers with a "re-blended" version of the overhauled Windows 8 operating system released late last year.
Chimney damaged at ArcelorMittal Temirtau
An accident has happened at ArcelorMittal Temirtau metallurgical plant.
Central African gold mine collapse toll rises to 52
The number of people killed when a gold mine in the Central African Republic collapsed at the weekend rose to 52.
Gays celebrate landmark US marriage rulings
Gays and lesbians across the United States erupted in celebration Wednesday after the Supreme Court passed two landmark rulings on same-sex marriage in their favor.
Clashes erupt in Tripoli, bomb kills Libya army officer
Fighting erupted in Tripoli when gunmen tried to free comrades seized by ex-rebels, and an army officer was assassinated in Benghazi.
Over 1 thousand dead seagulls discovered in Kazakhstan sector of Caspian Sea
Mass mortality of seagulls has been registered at Shalyga island in the northern part of the Caspian Sea.
Mandela on life support, Zuma cancels foreign trip
Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is on life support, unable to breathe on his own, an elder in the South African icon's clan said Wednesday, all but extinguishing hopes for his recovery.
Kazakhstan and U.S. agree to cooperate in reduction of emissions
A memorandum of understanding on cooperation in expansion of capacities for development of an emissions reduction strategy has been signed between Kazakhstan Ministry of Environmental protection and the U.S. Government.
Driver tells about petrol lorry accident
The tank truck damaged four cars before smashing into the residential building next to Rixos hotel in Almaty.
Mongolia incumbent poised to win second presidential term
Preliminary results from Mongolia's presidential election suggested that the front-running incumbent is poised to secure a second term.
Men dare to bare at Paris fashion
Belgian designer Raf Simons on Wednesday got Paris fashion week off to an unconventional start, bussing hundreds of people out to the distinctly less than fashionable Paris suburb of Le Bourget.
Special commission to define causes of petrol tank truck explosion in Almaty
A special commission has been formed to investigate into causes of the explosion of the petrol tank truck near Rixos in Almaty.
Tennis: Shvedova pulls out from Wimbledon
Kazakhstan tennis professional Yaroslava Shvedova has withdrawn from Wimbledon tournament.
Fire near Almaty's Rixos eliminated
The fire next to Rixos hotel in Almaty caused by the petrol tank trunk accident has been eliminated.
GM to invest $691 million to boost Mexico operations
General Motors announced Wednesday that it will invest $691 million to boost its operations in Mexico, a nation whose low wages and proximity to the United States are increasingly attracting automakers.
US makes major bust of global synthetic drug ring
US officials announced the largest-ever bust of a global synthetic drugs ring Wednesday, seizing thousands of pounds of illicit drugs and arresting 225 people in five countries and 35 US states.
Rudd sworn in as Australia's new prime minister
Kevin Rudd was sworn in as Australia's new prime minister Thursday almost three years to the day since he was ruthlessly ousted from the top job by Julia Gillard, as Labor fights for electoral survival.
Tableware colour influences food flavour, study
British hospitals use red trays in a programme to combat malnutrition, but may have chosen the worst possible colour.
Next from Stevie Wonder: a gospel tune in Arabic?
Soul music legend Stevie Wonder says he's toying with the idea of including a gospel song in Arabic on an upcoming album dedicated to his mother.
