Shanghai sees biofuel gold in recycled cooking oil
China's commercial hub Shanghai plans to turn recycled cooking oil, some of it seized by authorities, into an environmental asset by converting it into fuel for vehicles.
Japan, India to discuss military plane sales
Japan is close to signing an agreement to supply amphibious planes to India, a report said Monday, in what would be the first sale of hardware used by the military since a weapons export ban was imposed.
Drownings fear after life-jackets wash up in Australia
Australian police said Monday at least eight life-jackets had washed up on a beach in the Cocos Islands, sparking fears that asylum-seekers may once again have drowned en route to Australia.
U.S. embassy refutes denying visas to Kazakhstan students
The U.S. embassy in Kazakhstan has refuted denying visas to Kazakhstan students.
New Mayor of Shymkent appointed
Darkhan Satybaldy was appointed the new Akim (Mayor) of Shymkent city in southern Kazakhstan.
First 'methadone baby' born in Aktobe
A man who used to take heroine and replaced it with methadone (a synthetic substitute of heroine) has had a son.
Kuandyk Bishimbayev comments on People's IPO folding rumors
Deputy chairman of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund Kuandyk Bishimbayev commented on the People’s IPO folding rumors.
Nazarbayev checks on nano-diamond powder
Nursultan Nazarbayev visited the exhibition-fair of innovative projects called European Union -- Kazakhstan: innovations via cooperation.
Kazakhstan diplomat awarded with Knight's Cross
The Knight’s Cross was awarded to Minister-Counselor Rymtay Karibzhanov in the residency of the ambassador of Hungary in Astana.
Gunshots interrupt peace run in Rio de Janeiro
Gunshots erupted ahead of a foot race for peace in Rio de Janeiro favela on Sunday, delaying the start by an hour as police stepped up security along the route.
Japan nuclear lab accident affected 30: agency
The number of researchers exposed to low level radiation in an accident at a nuclear laboratory in Japan last week has hit 30.
Italy holds local polls in test for parties
Italians voted in local polls on Sunday that will test political parties three months from a general election that left no clear winner and a month after the start of a fragile coalition cabinet.
Karaganda to enter Astana agglomeration
Karaganda and Schuchinsk-Borovoye resort area will be included in Astana agglomeration in future.
Kazakhstan to pay $16 million to consultants for EXPO-2017
These are the funds to pay the fees to consultants for registering Kazakhstan's profile: Minister of Economy.
Daring lesbian love story wins Cannes top prize
A sexually graphic lesbian love story, "Blue is the Warmest Colour" by French-Tunisian director Abdellatif Kechiche, clinched the top prize Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival in a pivotal year for gay rights.
Almaty to get tour buses
Three tour buses will be purchased in 2013 and will start cruising Almaty city right away: official.
Cycling: Astana captain wins Giro d'Italia race
Captain of Kazakhstan's Astana team Italian Vincenzo Nibali won the Giro d’Italia cycling race.
Kazakhstan students' Boston case may be dragged out
The date of the hearing of the case of Kazakhstan students accused of preventing justice in the Boston bombings case has still not been set.
Colombia, rebels reach deal on land reform
Colombia and leftist FARC rebels said Sunday they have reached a deal on land reform, one of the most contentious items in negotiations aimed at ending five decades of insurgency.
10 documents signed at CSTO meeting in Bishkek
10 documents were signed after the joint meeting of the Ministers of Defense, Foreign Affairs and secretaries of the Security Councils of CSTO member-countries in Bishkek.
