Current pension funds have been slashing people’s savings by 26%: PM
Given all that, the decision to launch a single pension fund [to replace all the current ones] was very reasonable on the part of the Government.
Rising sea levels threaten migratory birds - study
Millions of birds that stop at coastal wetlands during annual migrations could die as rising sea levels and land reclamation wipe out their feeding grounds.
First commercial oil at Kashagan to be produced by July 6
The country’s Oil and Gas Ministry has been pressing the project’s operator to have the first oil secured by the capital city’s birthday.
'Iron Man 3' has second best box office debut in history
Super-hero blockbuster sequel "Iron Man 3" smashed to the top at the US box office with a mega $175.3 million take -- the second best opening weekend ever.
S. Korea rejects 'incomprehensible' North demands
South Korea on Monday dismissed an "incomprehensible" list of North Korean demands for reviving suspended operations at a jointly-run industrial park.
US billionaire Warren Buffett optimistic on stocks
Billionaire Warren Buffett is praising the policies of both President Barack Obama and his predecessor George W. Bush for moving the US economy in the right direction.
UN chief urges restraint after Israeli air strikes in Syria
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed Sunday for restraint to avoid an escalation in Syria's civil war, expressing "grave concern" over Israeli air raids.
India, China begin withdrawing troops from border
India and China have starting withdrawing troops from a disputed area in the Himalayas to resolve a row that has strained ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Military parade will demonstrate Kazakhstan's combat power to CSTO and NATO: expert
First Kazakhstan Military Parade that will be held on May 7 is a demonstration of Kazakhstan's combat power to international organizations.
Kazakhstan Armed Forces show combat power at Military Parade rehearsal
General rehearsal of the first Kazakhstan’s May 7 Military Parade was held at the 40th military base Otar in Zhambyl oblast.
Hotmail is dead as Outlook.com takes over
Microsoft's Hotmail, the free webmail service used by hundreds of millions of people around the world, was phased out Friday, as the US tech giant completed a rebranding to Outlook.com.
Robotic insects take wing in US, but remain on leash
US scientists have devised tiny winged robots inspired by flies that could one day help pollinate crops or aid the search for survivors at collapse sites -- once they get off the leash, that is.
'Massacre' feared as Syria war comes to port city
Syrian troops Friday bombarded Sunni areas of the Mediterranean city of Banias, a monitoring group said, warning of a new "massacre".
British authorities demand fingerprints from Kazakhstan handless artist
British authorities have denied a visa to Kazakhstan’s handless artist Karipbek Kuyukov requesting fingerprints from him.
Kazakhstan citiznes offered half a million tenge for smart or green idea
The Second Astana Startup Weekend will start on May 17.
Notorious French bank robber commits suicide after drugs arrest
Marc Armando, the suspected mastermind behind one of France's most spectacular bank heists two decades ago, has committed suicide in prison.
Anwar says only fraud can stop Malaysia opposition
Anwar Ibrahim said only fraud can stop his Malaysian opposition from scoring a historic election win as the rival sides launched a last-ditch campaign blitz Saturday on the eve of a tense vote.
Australia halts cattle exports to Egypt
Australian cattle exporters said they had suspended live shipments to Egypt Saturday after abattoir footage shot by animal rights activists showed "horrific" mistreatment of cows.
Guantanamo prisoner speaks of despair, hunger strike
Guantanamo Bay prisoner Obaydullah says he is "losing all hope" after joining a widening hunger strike in February to protest his indefinite detention at the US military jail.
Syria Orthodox Easter marred by bishops in captivity
Syria's Greek Orthodox faithful bore a heavy cross on Friday as they marked the crucifixion of Christ, their country ravaged by two years of war and two of their bishops missing after being kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
