Israel warplanes strike near Syria capital Israeli raids early Sunday hit three military sites outside Damascus, the second such reported attack in 48 hours, prompting Syria's government to warn that the regional situation was now "more dangerous."
Libya adopts law barring Kadhafi-era officials Libya's General National Congress, under pressure from militiamen, on Sunday voted through a controversial law to exclude former regime officials from public posts in a move that could see the premier removed from office.
06 May 2013
Bangladesh building collapse death toll passes 650: army The death toll from Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster surpassed 650 Monday after dozens of bodies were pulled from the wreckage of a nine-storey building housing garment factories.
06 May 2013
Kazakh Senators to visit the U.S.Among other things, while in Washington they will unveil a photo exhibition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Congress of World Religions.
Belgian chemical train accident toll rises to one dead, 49 injured The casualty toll in Belgium from the derailing of a train carrying highly toxic chemicals -- which exploded and sent spectacular strips of fire into the night sky -- rose dramatically Sunday to one dead and 49 injured.
06 May 2013
Malaysian coalition retains power, opposition alleges fraud Malaysia's ruling coalition retained its 56-year grip on power in hard-fought elections and called for "reconciliation" Monday, as the opposition alleged widespread fraud and refused to concede defeat.
Astana joins EU energy saving initiativeAstana joined the EU initiative called Covenant of Mayors – East that calls the global community to use energy resources rationally.
06 May 2013
Structural changes possible at Kashagan: an informed sourceAccording to the source, the country’s Minister of Oil and Gas Sauat Mynbayev reportedly asked the governor of Atyrau oblast to persuade the operator to start production early July.
06 May 2013
Landmark neo-Nazi murder trial to open in Germany Germany's most high-profile neo-Nazi trial begins Monday after 10 mostly racially motivated murders by a long-hidden far-right gang which Chancellor Angela Merkel has called a "disgrace" for the country.
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