Boxing: Golovkin in Top-5 most spectacular HBO boxers
Kazakhstan’s Gennady Golovkin has joint the list thanks to his exciting performance over the past months.
Argentina's Bergoglio elected first Latin American pope
Argentina's Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis on Wednesday, becoming the first Latin American pontiff in an astonishing decision that raises hopes of greater openness for the troubled Catholic Church.
Britain's giant pandas get in the mood
He is performing handstands and eating constantly, and she is spraying her home with alluring scents -- all the signs point to mating season for Britain's giant pandas.
Cycling: Astana to host 2014 Asian Cycling Championship
At present Kazakhstan cyclists take part in 2013 Asian Cycling Championship that is being held in India, New Delhi.
Lawyers demand US show steps toward closing Guantanamo
Lawyers for detainees at Guantanamo prison called for the US to show concrete steps towards closing the facility on Tuesday, citing a "humanitarian crisis" at the controversial jail.
China Everbright to relaunch Hong Kong IPO plans
China Everbright Bank, a mid-sized lender, said Wednesday it would relaunch plans to list shares in Hong Kong, after earlier aborted attempts at an overseas stock offer.
China city searching for 'modern Marco Polo'
A Chinese city is searching for a foreign traveller to become a "modern Marco Polo", with a 40,000 euro ($52,000) salary on offer to the winner.
Cycling: Astana wins its first marathon race in season
Nibali came 12th in the last stage of the seven-day race but kept his first line in the Tirreno-Adriatico overall ranking.
Argentine president slams Falklands vote as 'parody'
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner Tuesday slammed as a "parody" the referendum in the disputed Falkland islands, where residents voted in favor of remaining a British overseas territory.
Cycling: Astana ranked fifth in UCI thanks to Nibali
The Kazakhstan team scored 113 points and moved 11 lines up owing to Nibali's victory in Tirreno-Adriatico race.
Church pays $10m to US Catholic abuse victims
The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay nearly $10 million to four men who alleged they were molested by a former priest in the 1970s.
Vienna court finds no political grounds in Aliyev's case
Superior Land Court of Vienna confirmes that accusations against former Kazakhstan ambassador to Austria Rakhat Aliyev are well grounded.
All eyes on Vatican chimney as world awaits new pope
Cardinals prepared for a second day of conclave behind the Vatican's walls to elect a pope on Wednesday, with all eyes on a chimney that will signal when there is a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
Money laundered by Aliyev via Austria may be returned to Kazakhstan
Ex-ambassador of Kazakhstan Rakhat Aliyev must have laundered at least 113 million Euro via Austria.
Kazakhstan Parliament adopts agreement on Russian oil supplies to Pavlodar refinery
Pavlodar refinery in Kazakhstan will be getting guaranteed oil supplies from Russia.
Obama says US won't balance budget in next 10 years
President Barack Obama warned Tuesday America will not balance its budget within a decade because Republican plans to do so would entail slashing social programs many citizens rely on for support.
Italy ready to extradite criminals to Kazakhstan
Italian Ambassador Alberto Pieri met with first deputy General Prosecutor of Kazakhstan Iogan Merkel.
Cycling: Vincenzo Nibali of Kazahstan team caught speeding
The police in Rome pulled Vincenzo Nibali (Kazakhstan's team Astana) over for speeding ... on his Specialized S-Works Tamac SL4 bicycle.
Saudi death from SARS-like virus: WHO
A SARS-like virus that has struck in Britain and the Middle East has claimed a new victim in Saudi Arabia, bringing the global toll from the mystery illness to nine.
Paris train services with Brussels, London resume
High-speed train services resumed Wednesday between Paris, London and Brussels after heavy snow stopped them the day before.
