Kazakhstan to launch biggest solar power station
The project of the solar power station was presented on May 1 in Zhanakorgan region of Kyzylorda oblast.
KazakhTelecom buys Digital TV
Kazakhstan national telecommunications company KazakhTelecom has purchased 100-percent of Digital TV.
Solar-powered plane to make first cross-US flight
An innovative solar-powered aircraft is set to launch Friday from California on a flight across the United States, the first of its kind aiming to showcase what is possible without fossil fuels.
China nabs 900 over rat and other meat scandals: official
China has detained 900 people for meat-related crimes including selling rat and fox meat as beef and mutton, the public security ministry said, in another blow to the nation's food safety.
US reconsidering whether to arm Syria rebels
The United States said Thursday it was taking a fresh look at whether to arm Syria's rebels as the Damascus regime pressed an assault on opposition forces in the embattled city of Homs.
Oil takes breather in Asia after strong rally
Oil prices took a breather in Asian trade Friday as investors locked in profits after a strong rally following the European Central Bank's decision to cut interest rates.
'Iron Man 3' blasts off US blockbuster season
"Iron Man 3" is expected to launch America's summer blockbuster season with a bang this weekend, having already taking global box offices by storm.
Spike in suicides among middle-aged Americans
Suicide rates are rising dramatically among middle-aged Americans, according to US government statistics, which showed a 28 percent spike from a decade ago in the number of people taking their own lives.
Cambodia unveils statue of slain union boss
A statue of a Cambodian union boss gunned down on a Phnom Penh street in 2004 was unveiled Friday in a rare public recognition of a champion of workers' rights in the impoverished kingdom.
Ban talks Syria as UN envoy appears set to quit
UN leader Ban Ki-moon discussed deadlocked efforts to end the Syria conflict with the major powers on Thursday amid mounting signs that peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi is to quit.
Fresh round of Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul May 15
The EU's top diplomat Catherine Ashton will meet chief Iranian nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili in Istanbul on May 15 in a fresh effort to defuse international concern over Tehran's disputed nuclear drive.
Participants of Denis Ten and His Friends show unveiled
A preliminary list of famous participants Denis Ten and His Friends ice show in Kazakhstan has been unveiled.
Jackson death doctor had huge debts, trial hears
Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray was in dire financial straits when he was hired to care for the US superstar.
Father of Kazakhstan student shocked by charges brought by American authorities
Murat Kadyrbayev – father of Dias Kadyrbayev, one of the Kazakhstan students detained in Boston – is shocked by the charges presented by U.S. authorities to his son. He gave an exclusive interview to Tengrinews.kz.
S. Korean toddler gets first windpipe transplant
An international team of surgeons has successfully given a South Korean-Canadian toddler a life-saving windpipe transplant made from plastic fibers and some of her own stem cells.
China controls almost 40 percent of Kazakhstan's hydrocarbons: media
China already controls almost 40 percent of Kazakhstan’s hydrocarbon assets: Indian media.
Astana Piano Passion festival to be broadcasted online
This is the first time this technology will be used for the children’s music contest in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan to get first robot-assisted warehouse in 2014
Almaty students have developed a robot-assisted system for storage facilities.
Nazarbayev discusses economic development with Akhmetov
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov.
Motor-Roller's Anna advances to 3rd line in British chart
Anna video of Kazakhstan’s rock band Motor-Roller has made it to the third line of the famous British website BEAT100 Network.
