Greater US military role in Mali likely after polls: senator
The United States is likely to play a more active military role in Mali, where French-led forces are battling Islamist rebels, after the country holds elections.
Almaty citizen invents life-saving swimming suit
A small device can be sewn into any swimming suit and in case the swimmer goes more than 2 meters underwater, it automatically blows up the life-saving bubble.
Almaty student won 1 million tenge for easy parking device
The student of the International University of Information Technologies in Almaty who developed equipment for easy parking received 1 million tenge for his invention.
Thousands join anti-government rallies across Bulgaria
Several thousand people joined street rallies across Bulgaria on Monday as initial protests against high electricity bills snowballed into bitter anger against the right-wing government of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
Chess: Best female chess-players to come to Astana
Kazakhstan was chosen to host the Women's World Team Championship 2013 in September 2012 at the World Chess Federation (FIDE) General Assembly.
Has politics weighed on Oscars race?
Perhaps it is no surprise, given that 2012 was a US election year, but this year's Oscars crop includes a heavy dose of politics -- which has arguably influenced Hollywood's top awards race.
Merger of Kazakhstan’s pension funds planned since 2010
A foreign company interested in the local market suggestion to merge all the Kazakhstan pension funds into one and transfer it to foreigners for management was made in 2010: source.
Armenian president wins in disputed polls
Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian has won re-election with over 58 percent of the vote, official results published Tuesday showed, as his main rival cried foul.
Boeing seeks temporary fix for suspect batteries: report
US aerospace giant Boeing is considering an interim plan to protect its 787 Dreamliner if its batteries overheat or catch fire.
Forgotten work by Japan Nobel laureate uncovered
A previously unknown short story by Japan's first Nobel Prize-winning author Yasunari Kawabata, best-known for the novel "Snow Country".
Money of single pension fund not for EXPO-2017: Kelimbetov
Kazakhstan Vice-PM Kelimbetov deflated the rumors that the government was planning to use the funds of the coming single pension fund to finance the EXPO.
Frenchman ends 4-day crane protest for custody of son
A French father denied access to his son came back down to earth Monday after a four-day protest perched on a giant crane that sparked reactions from the prime minister and his justice minister.
Japan, Kazakhstan agree resources investment deal
Japan and Kazakhstan have agreed rules on foreign investment, as Tokyo looks to shore up minerals and energy to feed its resource-hungry industry.
Nestle finds horsemeat in pasta dishes in Italy, Spain
Swiss food giant Nestle has become the latest retailer hit by Europe's horsemeat scandal, announcing it is removing pasta meals from supermarket shelves in Italy and Spain due to contamination.
'Harlem Shake' fad thrills the US DJ behind it
The up-and-coming Brooklyn DJ behind "Harlem Shake" said Monday he's thrilled to see his cutting-edge electronic dance music (EDM) track going viral in a very big way.
He's back! Chavez in Venezuela after cancer surgery
President Hugo Chavez shocked and delighted Venezuelans by returning home Monday after spending more than two months in Cuba for cancer surgery and treatment.
LG unveils new full-HD smartphone
LG Electronics unveiled Monday the latest version of its flagship smartphone, boasting a higher resolution screen aimed at gaining a technical edge over bigger rivals like Samsung.
Kazakhstan's Harmony Lessons receives award at Berlinale
Kazakhstan movie Harmony Lessons won a Silver Bear for extraordinary Artistic Achievement for its cinematographer Aziz Zhambakiyev at the 63rd Berlinale.
Extermination of sick cows started in North Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan veterinary services will exterminate 700 Simmental cows diagnosed with virus diarrhea and Schmallenberg virus.
Over 140 Kazakhstan citizens evacuated from Syria
Over 140 Kazakhstan citizens have been evacuated under Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry’s support so far: Foreign Ministry.
