World elite gathers in Davos amid cautious optimism
The world's political and business elite gather in the snow-covered resort of Davos from Wednesday, aiming to instil some confidence in the global economy amid tentative signs of recovery.
Czech 'Prince' goes punk in presidential bid
Wearing badges depicting him as punk rocker, blue-blooded Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg is proving a serious contender in his country's first direct presidential election.
Almaty authorities mull restricting car access to city
Almaty authorities have developed a plan to restrict access for other-cities' cars into the city.
Bekmambetov to make a movie about hijackers
Kazakhstan-born Timur Bekmambetov will film Heatseekers action-movie.
Ust-Kamenogorsk will have its own Disneyland
A Disneyland-like park that will be constructed in Ust-Kamenogorsk in East-Kazakhstan oblast.
Kazakhstan sent international investigation request to Ukraine over AN-72 crash
Kazakhstan has sent an international investigation request to Ukraine asking it to investigate into the zero-time reconditioning of the AN-72 plane performed shortly before the crash.
Shooting on Texas campus injures three
Three people were shot after a fight at a Texas college erupted in gunfire Tuesday, sparking too-familiar images of frightened students escorted by swarms of police.
Banker Zhomart Ertayev lists benefits of a single pension fund
According to him, the measure will provide finances for long-term infrastructure projects that are badly needed.
Shymbulak slackline park is pegging at Guinness World Records
This Rope Park is after a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most high-altitude mountain rope park in the world that was constructed on artificial props.
Tennis: Shvedova advanced to semifinals of Australian Open Mixed Doubles
Kazakhstan’s tennis professional paired with Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin won over Spain’s duo Nuria Llagostera Vives/David Marrero.
US film paints Pussy Riot as new Russian revolution
Pussy Riot is more than just a punk band, and is seeking a "feminist revolution" in Russian society, according to the co-director of a film shown at the Sundance Film Festival this week.
Minister of Economic Affairs commenting on single pension fund
I don’t think there will be literally a single pension fund. The point was to introduce a single system to manage pension accounts: Erbolat Dossayev.
Kazakhstan announces 2012 uranium production figure
According to the KazAtomProm’s Press Service, Kazakhstan retains its title of the uranium production leader as it supplies about 37% of uranium to global markets.
Kazakhstan will sow less grain in 2013
Kazakhstan Vice-Minister of Agriculture told about the plans for the sowing campaign of 2013.
Chad seeks regional clout in sending troops to Mali: analysts
In pledging 2,000 desert-trained soldiers to fight Islamic extremists in Mali, Chad's President Idriss Deby looks set to carve out a role as a force for regional stability.
Dutch architect to build house with 3D printer
A Dutch architect has designed a house "with no beginning or end" to be built using the world's largest 3D printer, harnessing technology that may one day be used to print houses on the moon.
Concerns over media freedoms in Morsi's Egypt
The Cairo cafe is packed with patrons in stitches as television host Bassem Youssef fires his caustic criticism at President Mohamed Morsi, but post-revolution media freedoms have proved no laughing matter for some.
Google 2012 revenue hits $50 billion, profits up
Google reported Tuesday that its profit climbed and its annual revenue hit an unprecedented high last year as it evolved to stay in tune with people using smartphones and tablets.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau commented on miners' appeal to court
ArcelorMittal Temirtau miners have not sent an offer to negotiate collective labor agreement to the company.
N. Korea hints at nuclear test after UN sanctions
A defiant North Korea on Wednesday condemned a new round of UN sanctions and hinted it might carry out a nuclear test, while ruling out a resumption of talks on denuclearising the Korean peninsula.
