6.0 quake off Russia's far-east Kamchatka coastline
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Tuesday followed by a series of strong after-shocks.
Grace church pastor arrested in Astana
Bakhytzhan Kashkymbayev, Pastor of Grace church in Astana, has been arrested and charged with intended infliction of harm to human health.
Thousands protest after gay man's murder in Manhattan
Thousands of New Yorkers -- including mayoral candidate Christine Quinn -- marched Monday to protest the shooting death of a gay man in the neighborhood that was the cradle of the modern US gay rights movement.
Cycling: Astana capitan retains leadership at Giro d’Italia before rest day
Astana's Italian Vincenzo Nibali came second at the 14th stage and seventh at the 15th stage of Giro d’Italia super marathon cycling race.
Business aviation still waiting recovery to find its wings
Manufacturers of business jets can look forward to climbing sales in the years to come thanks to emerging markets as they gather in Switzerland for an annual air show, having survived the turbulence of the global financial crisis.
Dagestan blasts kill four as Moscow 'plot' foiled
Twin car bombs killed four people and wounded close to 50 Monday in Russia's restive Dagestan region while the Kremlin also announced it had foiled a major attack on Moscow.
KMG Kashagan B.V. accountant accused of evading $80 million in taxes
Atyrau Oblast Financial Police Department has initiated a criminal case against an accountant of KMG Kashagan B.V.
Nazarbayev to hold foreign investors council meeting
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev will hold a meeting of the foreign investors council on May 22.
Nobel laureate plays down flu pandemic scaremongering
A Nobel prize-winning scientist Tuesday played down "shock-horror scenarios" that a new virus strain will emerge with the potential to kill millions of people.
KEGOC ready for People's IPO
KEGOC has completed the preparatory work and internal procedures for the IPO.
Chinese PM vows to open up markets to India
Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Tuesday to open up domestic markets to Indian businesses and narrow a gaping trade deficit between the two countries.
British diplomats apologize to armless artist from Kazakhstan
British Embassy in Kazakhstan has apologized to the armless artist from Karaganda Karipbek Kuyukov who was denied a visa because of lack of fingerprints.
Almaty subway to get new station every year
Constructors of Almaty subway promise to build two stations every two years.
Kazakhstan to sign long-term cooperation program with China
Kazakhstan will sign a long-term trade and economic cooperation program to be implemented until 2020 with China.
Wrestling: Kazakhstan freestyle wrestlers among world's top ten
Kazakhstan athletes Rasul Kaliev and Daulet Niyazbekov were included into FILA's international ranking of freestyle wrestlers.
Mexico deploys thousands of troops to crime-torn state
Mexico deployed thousands of extra troops to the western state of Michoacan on Monday in a bid to tamp down drug cartel violence amid the emergence of vigilante groups.
Yermek Amanshayev's movie to take part in Shanghai Film Festival
Russian-Kazakhstan movie Parallel Worlds made by KazakhFilm president Yermek Amanshayev was invited to take part in the 16th International Shanghai Film Festival.
Tennis: Shvedova in WTA top thirty again
Kazakhstan's No. 1 in tennis Yaroslava Shvedova is back among the world's top thirty best tennis professionals.
Cycling: Kazakhstan cycliests bring two medals from Asian Mountain Bike Championship
Kazakhstan cyclist Galym Akhmetov became the Asian Champion in men's junior cross country biking.
Coen brothers comedy, Chinese shocker lead Cannes pack
A Coen brothers comedy, a daring Chinese expose of exploitation and moral rot, and a divorce drama by an Iranian Oscar winner emerged as the breakout favourites as the Cannes Film Festival hit the halfway mark.
