Palestinians want Obama to end 'passivity' on peace
Palestinians want President Barack Obama's milestone visit this week to lead to a more active US approach to resolving the conflict with Israel.
Bus smashes into KamAZ truck in southern Kazakhstan; 5 dead, 26 injured
The driver of the MAN bus, driving from Almaty to Shymkent, lost control over the bus and crashed into a KamAZ truck loaded with rails that was parked at the road side.
Diana dresses raise over £850,000 at London sale
Ten dresses owned by Princess Diana, including the one worn when she danced with actor John Travolta at a White House dinner, sold for £862,800 at a London auction.
$3 tag sale find sells at Sotheby's for $2.23 million
A $3 tag sale buy has turned into a massive windfall for the lucky bargain hunter: the Chinese bowl sold for $2.23 million at an auction at Sotheby's.
Seven rare Komodo dragons hatch in Indonesia
Seven Komodo dragons have hatched under a breeding programme at an Indonesian zoo, an official said Wednesday, a success story that raises hope for the endangered lizard.
Britain tries to reassure bloggers on new press rules
The British government has insisted that bloggers and posts on social media would not be caught by a new system of press regulation, but campaigners warned the new rules could be open to interpretation.
China solar giant Suntech falls back to Earth
China's Suntech has made a painful journey from being the world's largest solar panel producer to flirting with bankruptcy in just a year, highlighting the woes of the industry it shaped.
Famed French cave paintings on exhibit in Chicago
Stunning reproductions of the famed cave paintings of Lascaux are being displayed for the first time outside of France at an exhibit in Chicago.
Spain's main parties hit by scandals, crisis
Spain's two major political parties, the pillars of a democratic system re-born after the 1975 death of General Francisco Franco, face an historic crisis.
UN chief says chemical weapon use would be 'outrageous'
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon "remains convinced that the use of chemical weapons by any party (in Syria) under any circumstances would constitute an outrageous crime".
Anti-whalers return to Australia claiming win over Japan
The Sea Shepherd anti-whaling fleet docked in Australia Wednesday claiming victory over Japan, as Canberra indicated fugitive founder Paul Watson would not face arrest if he came ashore.
Meltwater partially destroys bridge near Semey
A bridge in Kholodnyi Klyuch near Semey was partially destroyed by the meltwater.
Skier dies in Shymbulak after smashing into another
A skier has died after smashing into another skier at the Aziada Route of Shymbulak ski resort near Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Eurozone still ready to help Cyprus after vote
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades' office said he "fully respects" the decision and that he had had a "constructive" phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, amid reports Cyprus was seeking alternative financing.
Foodmaster-Shymkent fined mere $1,270 for polluting river with caustic soda and sulfuric acid in Kazakhstan
Foodmaster was fined a derisive $1,270 in Kazakhstan for discharge of polluting substances and storage of wastes.
UP fitness wristbands get in stride with Android gadgets
UP fitness wristbands got in stride with Android late Tuesday, keeping in step with the popularity of smartphones powered by the free Google software.
Lindsay Lohan gets 90 days in rehab in US plea deal
Troubled US actress Lindsay Lohan was sentenced Monday to 90 days in a locked rehab facility, as part of a plea deal announced as her trial for allegedly lying to police was set to begin.
10 billion tenge to be allocated for second phase of Almaty subway
Kazakhstan Minister of Transport and Communications told about the plans for development of Almaty's infrastructure.
Figure Skating: Kazakhstan national team ranked 5th thanks to Ten’s silver medal
Kazakhstan figure skating team, consisting Denis Ten and Abzal Rakimgaliyev, shares the fifth place with Germany and Italy.
Boxing: Kazakhstan boxers show excellent results in Czech tournament
Kazakhstan's team was ranked first in the overall ranking of the prestigious boxing tournament that was held in the Czech Republic.
