Government decides against hosting an international nuclear fuel bank at the Ulba metallurgical plant
Such banks cannot be placed in seismically active territories: environment officials.
Boxing: Italia Thunder defeat Astana Arlans 4:1
Kazakhstan Roman Shegrinov, Asset Aysin, Yelik Abdraimov and Estonian Ainar Karlson lost to Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder’s boxers.
Nuclear weapons do not guarantee security: Kazakhstan to Iran
Kazakhstan is calling Iran to develop nuclear energy and remember that nuclear weapons can never be a guarantee of any country’s security.
Centre-left favoured as Italy holds landmark election
Italy on Monday holds a second day of voting in a critical election for the future of the eurozone in which the centre-left Democratic Party is expected to win but fall short of a governing majority.
French Foreign Minister to visit Kazakhstan
An official visit of French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to Kazakhstan is scheduled for March 1-2, 2013.
Pakistan hit by nationwide blackout
Pakistan was hit by a nationwide blackout for more than two hours after the breakdown of a major plant caused power stations to stop working across the country.
Spielberg leaves Oscars empty-handed, again
Hollywood veteran Steven Spielberg left the Oscars empty-handed for the second year running, despite his film having the most nominations for Tinseltown's top awards show.
Football: Russia’s Zenit and Rubin FCs eye Kazakhstan footballer
Bauyrazhan Islamkhan signed a contract with Taraz FC in 2011. He started playing in the national football team of Kazakhstan in 2012.
Orthodox cathedral and Sunday school to be erected in Astana's Left Bank
We told about this request to President Nazarbayev and received a positive reply: the Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan.
Nazarbayev discussed EU agreement with European politicians
Kazakhstan is in talks with the European Union on signing of a new agreement on development of trade and economic cooperation.
China ratings firm warns of global 'currency crisis'
Rising sovereign debt levels in advanced economies are spawning a crisis that threatens to topple the dollar and other reserve currencies.
Imam admits sexual abuse of minor in south Kazakhstan
An imam has been apprehended in suspicion of sexual violence against underage in South-Kazakhstan.
Mali crisis disrupts education of 700,000 children: UN
The conflict in northern Mali has disrupted the education of nearly three quarters of a million children.
Over 4 thousand people missing in Kazakhstan
843 underaged and 630 elderly people (from 50 and older) are currently missing in Kazakhstan.
Tennis: Galina Voskoboyeva wins WTA Memphis International Doubles
Kazakhstan Galina Voskoboyeva paired with Kristina Mladenovic won over Johanna Larsson/Sofia Arvidsson duo in the final match.
Putin signs law banning smoking in public places
President Vladimir Putin has signed a law banning smoking in public places in Russia from June, a cornerstone of the government's bid to improve public health in the nicotine-addicted country.
'Argo' wins best picture on shared Oscars night
Ben Affleck's Iran hostage drama "Argo" won the coveted best film Oscar on Sunday, as other key prizes were shared among several films at the 85th Academy Awards, Hollywood's biggest night.
There are those who oppose Kok-Zhailyau ski resort: Yessimov
Big attention of the society makes this project more transparent. We want the community to take part: Almaty Akim.
Turkey blasts Assad regime as Aleppo toll rises
Turkey lashed out against Syria as the death toll from a missile strike on Aleppo rose to 58 Sunday, while a US official urged the opposition to reconsider its boycott of international meetings.
Almaty's budget revenues made $2 billion in 2012
Almaty bolstered its position as the country’s financial center: Almaty Akim.
