France says 75% tax will apply to footballers
France said Tuesday that a new 75 percent tax rate on upper incomes would apply to top football players despite claims from clubs that they would be exempt.
Economist warns of 'radical' climate change, millions at risk
The author of an influential 2006 study on climate change warned Tuesday that the world could be headed toward warming even more catastrophic than expected but he voiced hope for political action.
US vows to defend itself, allies amid N. Korea crisis
The United States vowed to defend itself and its regional allies Tuesday after North Korea again stepped up its warlike rhetoric and the UN warned that the crisis could spin out of control.
Diabetes link to low sleep hormone levels: study
A decrease in levels of the sleep hormone melatonin has been linked to an increased risk of adult onset diabetes.
Boxing: WBC champion interested in fighting Kazakhstan's Golovkin
Argentinean boxer, WBC middleweight champion Sergio Gabriel Martinez views Kazakhstan boxer Gennady Golovkin as one of his future opponents.
Missis Kazakhstan to wear Aida Kaumenova's dress to Missis World-2013
Missis Kazakhstan-2011 Victoria Mominbayeva has started preparing for the international beauty pageant Missis World-2013.
Ukraine interested in renewing direct gas supplies from Kazakhstan
Ukraine is interested in renewing direct gas supplies from Kazakhstan like those it had before 2005.
Emir Kusturica to star in Kazakhstan-Russian movie
Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica will take part in Russian-Kazakh historical drama called Zhangir. Big Game.
Taldykorgan military airdrome under reconstruction
The repairs will cover the airfield's runway strip, taxiway strip, parking shelters for planes and helicopters.
Serbia, Kosovo fail to find accord at EU talks
Serbia and Kosovo failed Wednesday to find common ground on how to defuse longstanding tensions at marathon EU-sponsored talks, but the door appeared still open for further discussions.
Denis Kuzin awarded with 2-bedroom apartment
An unknown sponsor gave a 2-bedroom apartment to speedskater Denis Kuzin who won gold at the Speedskating World Cup.
Strong youth support for sharia in Pakistan: survey
More than half of young Pakistanis believe democracy has not been good for their country and nearly 40 percent are in favour of having Islamic sharia rule.
Car slumps under pavement in Almaty
The incident happened at night on April 2 in the area of Sain-Dzhandossov streets.
Campaign to replace Chavez kicks off in Venezuela
The presidential campaign to replace Venezuela's Hugo Chavez formally kicked off Tuesday, with his chosen successor vowing to carry on the deceased leader's socialist "revolution."
US has 'real concerns' about Egypt: Kerry
The United States has "real concerns" about the direction being taken by the Egyptian government following recent arrests and political violence.
'Finding Nemo' sequel set for November 2015
A sequel to animated fish saga "Finding Nemo" is set to splash onto the big screen in North America in November 2015.
Israeli aircraft hit Gaza in first strikes since November
Israeli aircraft carried out apparent warning strikes in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, hitting empty fields after a militant rocket earlier struck waste ground in southern Israel.
Blow for Hollande as ex-minister charged in tax fraud probe
France's ex-budget minister Jerome Cahuzac was charged Tuesday in a tax fraud probe after he admitted having a foreign bank account, dealing a fresh blow to President Francois Hollande's embattled government.
GM, Ford, Chrysler post best US sales since 2007
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler reported their best US sales performances since 2007 on Tuesday amid booming overall auto demand following the US industry's near-collapse five years ago.
Jackson doctor refuses to testify at AEG trial
Michael Jackson's jailed former doctor refused Tuesday to testify at a trial in which the singer's mother is seeking massive damages from tour promoters she blames for hiring the medic.
