Brazil's Carnival reaches its crescendo Origin: Brazil
Rio's Carnival festivities reached their crescendo late Monday with a final night of samba school parades, part of a contest appropriately dubbed the greatest show on earth.
Anvar Saidenov resigns from BTA Bank's board
BTA Bank announced planned changed in the board in relation to completion of the restructuring procedure.
Shocked world media speculates on pope's successor
The world's media Tuesday speculated on whether the next pontiff may come from the developing world, while paying mixed tributes to Pope Benedict XVI following his shock resignation announcement.
Yen strengthens in Asian trade
The yen strengthened slightly in Asian trading on Tuesday after a US Treasury official praised Japan's recent moves to boost the economy as Tokyo faces claims it is manipulating the currency's slide.
N. Korea carries out apparent nuclear test
North Korea staged an apparent nuclear test Tuesday in a striking act of defiance that, if confirmed, is sure to trigger global condemnation from enemies and allies alike.
Pentagon extends some benefits to same-sex partners
The Pentagon officially extended some military benefits to same-sex partners Monday, but said provisions like medical coverage would not be offered to gay troops' spouses due to legal barriers.
Kazakhstan's employable population to reach 9.5 million people by 2017
Kazakhstan Ministry of Labor and Social Protection gave its forecasts of the growth of Kazakhstan's employable population.
Marc Jacobs puts color back into NY Fashion Week
Colors at this New York Fashion Week have often seemed tuned to the stormy weather outside, but Marc Jacobs is among those who've decided to bring sunshine -- even if only onto the catwalk.
3 asphalt plants accused of stealing oil in south Kazakhstan
The plants taking part in construction of Western Europe-Western China road are involved in embezzlement of over 400 tons of crude oil.
Tunisia in crisis as president's party rejects govt plan
Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki's secular party said Monday it would stay in the ruling coalition reversing a previous threat, but maintained its call for key Islamist ministers to resign.
UN Security Council looms for Iran as IAEA tries again
Iran faces possible referral to the UN Security Council in early March unless Tehran and the UN atomic agency defy expectations in talks Wednesday and reach a deal on enhanced inspections.
Kazakhstan among 5 countries testing 3rd generation artificial heart
The tests of efficiency and safety of 3rd generation cardiac ventricles implantation involve 5 hospitals in the world, including Astana National Scientific Cardiac Surgery Center: Yuriy Pya.
Figure Skating: Denis Ten 12th in Four Continents Figure Skating Championship
Kazakhstan’s figure skater, coached by Frank Carroll, made a number of mistakes and scored 197 points after his short and free skating programs.
No Sochi Olympic Games for Kazakhstan hockey team
Latvia’s team has qualified for the Olympics after the qualification tournament that was held in Riga; Kazakhstan was ranked second.
Tennis: Kazakhstan advances to Fed Cup play-off
Yaroslava Shvedova paired with Galina Voskoboyeva won over the Uzbek duo of Akgul Amanmuradova and Nigina Abduraimova in the final match.
Problems between Russia and Kazakhstan are connections growth related
President of Russia Vladimir Putin met with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Hazardous virus causes extermination of elite cows in north Kazakhstan
An epidemiological team has arrived in Akky region of North-Kazakhstan oblast with all the required equipment for extermination of cattle.
Astana to get green city elements by 2017
We have quite a clean city, but it is not very green yet and we hope that it will be green enough by that time: expert.
Pope announces resignation in historic move
Pope Benedict XVI announced he will resign as leader of the world's 1.1 billion Catholics on February 28 because his age prevented him from carrying out his duties -- an unprecedented move in the modern history of the Catholic Church.
Acceptable solutions on Baikonur found: Nazarbayev and Putin
Nursultan Nazarbayev and Vladimir Putin met in Moscow to discuss key issues of bilateral relations.
