Kazakhstan planning to boost uranium extraction
The uranium production output in Kazakhstan made up 20 900 tons in 2012. In 2011 the country’s share in global uranium supplies stood at 35%.
Clashes in C.Africa leave over a dozen dead: officials
More than a dozen people were killed in weekend clashes between residents and fighters from the Seleka rebel coalition that seized power in Central Africa last month.
Robinson biopic a home run at N. America theaters
Jackie Robinson biopic "42" hit a home run at the North American box office in its debut weekend, easily besting its box office rivals.
Water deficit may triple in Kazakhstan by 2050
If we don’t act, water supplies will be three times lower than the demand in Kazakhstan by 2050: Kazakhstan Environment Minister Kapparov.
Kazakhstan to spend 1 percent of GDP on green economy
There are many scenarios and we will compare them, but I think we will invest at least 1 percent: Kazakhstan Minister.
Cycling: Gasparotto from Astana hit by truck during training in Italy
The accident put Gasparotto’s participation in Amstel Gold Race at risk.
Boxing: Astana Arlans and Mexico Guerreros set forth boxers for first semifinal match
The return semifinal match between Kazakhstan's Astana Arlans and Mexico Guerreros will be held in Almaty on April 20.
S. Korea 'regrets' North rejection of dialogue
South Korea voiced regret Monday at North Korea's dismissal of its offer for dialogue, as the South's armed forces remained on heightened alert for an expected missile test by Pyongyang.
US aviation authority orders inspection of Boeing 737s
The US Federal Aviation Agency plans to inspect more than a thousand Boeing 737 airplanes to check for corrosion on certain pins that could compromise safety.
Weightlifting: Kazakhstan weightlifter wins gold at Youth World Championship
Kazakhstan's Albert Linder lifted 295 kg in total after two exercises (135 kg in snatch and 160 kg in clean and jerk) and won the gold.
Chavez heir Maduro wins Venezuela's presidency
Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of the election to succeed his late mentor Hugo Chavez by a razor-thin margin over an opponent that voiced fears of vote manipulation.
CCO Jim Cochrane resigns from ENRC
Chief Commercial Officer of Eurasia Natural Resources Corporation PLC (ENRC) Jim Cochrane has resigned.
Oil down as China's GDP comes in below expectations
Oil was down in Asia on Monday after China's economic growth for the first quarter came in below expectations, with sentiment also weighed by forecasts of weaker global demand.
Antarctic summer ice melting 10 times faster: study
Summer ice in the Antarctic is melting 10 times quicker than it was 600 years ago, with the most rapid melt occurring in the last 50 years.
US family shares dead crash son's last text
A US family has published the last, cut-off text message written by their 22-year-old son who crashed his car and died while using his cellphone, in the hope of preventing similar tragedies.
US Republicans oppose gay marriage, in Hollywood
US Republicans reaffirmed their opposition to gay marriage Friday, as they closed a three-day meeting vowing to reach out to liberals, symbolically in the lion's den of liberal Hollywood.
Renamed Chinese Hollywood cinema goes IMAX
Hollywood's historic Chinese theater will be transformed into an IMAX big-screen cinema under a deal signed by its owners, after they renamed the Tinseltown landmark.
Barroso assures US of Europe's 'strong' economy
The president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, called on the United States Friday to not underestimate Europe's economic strength.
Manila offers US its military bases in case of N.Korea war
The US would be allowed to station forces at military bases in the Philippines if it went to war with North Korea, Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said Saturday citing a treaty between the allies.
UN refugee chief meets some of thousands who fled C.Africa
The UN high commissioner for refugees, Antonio Guterres, met some of the thousands of C. Africans who have fled to the DRC after rebels seized power in their home country.
