S. Korea vows aid for firms hit by Kaesong exit
South Korea on Thursday pledged about $270 million in financial aid for firms hit by the withdrawal from a joint industrial zone in North Korea that has fallen victim to military tensions.
Facebook to delete beheading videos shared by members
Facebook on Wednesday said it will delete beheading videos being shared at the leading social network as it re-evaluates its policy regarding whether such content is acceptable.
More than 5000 Almaty citizens take part in Marathon
The Marathon finished at the Central Stadium, where Akim of Almaty awarded the winners with commemorative gifts and valuable prizes.
Futsal: Kazakhstan's Kairat disappoints Michel Platini
Kazakhstan’s football club won over Spain’s Barcelona (5:4) and Russia's Dinamo (4:3) in the Final Four tournament in Tbilisi.
Futsal: Kazakhstan's Kairat wins UEFA Cup for the first time
Kazakhstan's Kairat futsal club won the UEFA Cup for the first time in its history.
Tennis: Shvedova moves to 35th line in WTA ranking
American Serena Williams is still the leader of the WTA ranking. Russia’s Maria Sharapova and Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka follow her.
Air combats to be part of May 7 military parade in Kazakhstan
The May 7 military parade in Kazakhstan will include air-to-air combat actions, aerial stunts and airmobile assault actions.
Temirbank ready to merge with Alliance Bank
Temirbank is ready to merge with Alliance Bank and is waiting for the shareholders’ decision.
HRW urges Obama to address Mexico drug war abuses
US President Barack Obama should address human rights violations related to Mexico's Washington-backed war on drugs when he visits the country this week.
German unemployment up slightly in April
Unemployment in Germany rose in April as companies become more cautious about hiring in face of the slowing economy, but the labour market nevertheless remains robust.
Young obesity doubles death risk before 55: study
Men who are obese in their early 20s are twice as likely as peers of average weight to die before reaching the age of 55.
Frightening images appear on cigarette packs in Kazakhstan
Some of tobacco producers have started printing daunting images on cigarette packs ahead of scheduled time in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan dancers score victories at Open Dance Connect in Russia
Baurzhan Seifullin from Astana won in Hip-Hop 1x1 category and Nikolay Chernikov, a.k.a. Killa-Kolya, won in B-Boy Solo B-Boy category.
Best Buy withdraws from Europe
US electronic goods retail giant Best Buy confirmed Tuesday it was withdrawing from Europe, selling its stake in its joint venture launched with Carphone Warehouse Group.
Kazakhstan to launch national center for countering desertification with UNDP
The National Center will be created to attract non-governmental and international organizations, local communities and business structures.
Living in US raises risk of allergies
Children born outside the United States have a lower risk of asthma, skin and food allergies, and living in the United States for a decade may raise a person's allergy risk.
Toxic emission captured on video in Tengiz
The video shows an emission of untreated sulfur dioxide at TengizChevrOil plant at Atyrau field in Kazakhstan.
UN Security Council worried by 'volatile' Guinea
The UN Security Council on Monday expressed concern over "volatile" events in Guinea in the runup to a bitterly contested election in June.
4.4 and 4.7-magnitude quakes hits South Kazakhstan
The shocks were registered on April 30 at 12:55 a.m. Astana time.
Private companies to build Green Quarter for EXPO-2017
Umirzak Shukeyev called private businesses to take part in construction of the Green Quarter in Astana for the EXPO-2017 exhibition.
