Syria's Assad to seek third term if people want: FM
Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who is facing a two-year rebellion against his rule, will run for a third term in 2014 if the people want him to.
Chinese hackers spying on US weapons programs
Chinese hackers have gained access to secret designs for a slew of sophisticated US weapons programs, officials said Tuesday, possibly jeopardizing the American military's technological edge.
Australian prime minister dodges another sandwich
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was forced to dodge a flying sandwich for the second time this month Thursday when someone's salami lunch was flung at her during a school visit.
Locusts outbreak expected in Kazakhstan
A significant increase of the number of locusts is expected in Kazakhstan this year.
Blair tells about barriers hindering Kazakhstan from world's top 30
British Ex-Prime-Minister Tony Blair told about the barriers that prevent Kazakhstan from joining the top 30 most developed countries.
Kazakhstan ambassador to Thailand appointed
Marat Yessenbayev was appointed Kazakhstan Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Thailand.
US demands Hezbollah withdraw from Syria
The United States demanded the immediate withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters from Syria on Wednesday, saying their active role in combat there was an "extremely dangerous escalation."
Kazakhstan Education Ministry announces list of foreign grants for Kazakhstan citizens
Kazakhstan Ministry of Education and Science made a list of countries with universities providing quotas for Kazakhstan citizens.
Third of top government offiials to be replaced in Kazakhstan
30 percent of the public officials whose positions have been transferred to the A Block in Kazakhstan have not passed the tests.
Ray of light, dark clouds in Iran nuclear programme
An important recent development in Iran's nuclear programme, if it continues, might help to ease international fears that Tehran wants the bomb, but serious questions still remain.
Shal and Zhauzhurek Myn Bala screened in Canada
The first festival of Kazakhstan movies KAZCAN Film Festival was held in Vancouver.
Boxing: Kazakhstan's Golovkin confident of winning Macklin
Kazakhstan boxer WBA and IBO world champion Gennady Golovkin spoke about his upcoming fight against British Matthew Macklin.
US fines Total $398 mn over bribes in Iran
French oil giant Total agreed Wednesday to pay US authorities $398.2 million to settle charges that it bribed officials in Iran to secure oil and gas concessions.
Mynbayev asked to increase Chinese content in oil company
Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Minister Sauat Mynbayev was asked to increase the allowed number of foreigners in Kazakhstan’s oil projects.
Kazakhstan oil refineries may be suspended
Kazakhstan oil refineries may be suspended because of a deficit of oil storage tanks.
British police charge suspect with soldier's murder
British police on Wednesday charged with murder one of the two chief suspects in last week's brutal suspected Islamist attack against a British soldier on a London street.
Suspected poison letter sent to New York mayor
Letters suspected of being laced with the deadly poison ricin were sent last week to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and to an official with the gun law lobby that he supports.
Lithuania economy minister quits over private flight to Kazakhstan
Lithuanian Economy Minister Birute Vesaite agreed to resign Tuesday after the premier said she made "a mistake" in accepting a cheap flight from a private company seeking a favour.
Major powers struggle to agree on Syria conference: envoys
Failure to agree on who will take part in an international conference on the Syria could thwart hopes that the make-or-break meeting will be held in June.
Citigroup settles US suit over mortgage securities
Citigroup has settled a lawsuit by the US Federal Housing Finance Agency over the sale of home mortgage-backed securities to government-backed lenders.
