Construction materials from Kazakhstan's reserve fund sent to Zhambyl oblast
Construction materials were dispatched from Kazakhstan state material reserve to the storm-hit Zhambyl oblast.
Kazakhstan warned against mistakes in holding EXPO-2017
The team will have to be expanded at the following stages, but the key personnel has to remain: Vicente Loscertales
Krymbek Kusherbayev appointed Governor of Kyzylorda oblast
Former Kazakhstan Vice-PM Krymbek Kusherbayev replaced Bolatbek Kuandykov in his position of Akim of Kyzylorda oblast.
Sex, Internet, music on tap at Sundance film fest
Sex, the Internet and good old fashioned rock-and-roll will dominate the 29th Sundance Film Festival, the top showcase of independent US cinema that opens Thursday in the snowy mountains of Utah.
Facebook search taps into friends
Facebook's new "graph search" feature is designed to take straight-forward questions and tap into users' circle of friends for answers.
IAEA experts back in Iran for fresh nuclear talks
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Tehran early Wednesday to try resolve long-running differences with Iran over its controversial nuclear programme.
Mars rover readies first rock drilling
The Mars rover Curiosity will soon begin to drill into the Red Planet for the first time, mission officials said Tuesday ahead of the highly anticipated endeavor.
World Bank sees emerging nations leading growth
Developing countries, led by China, will remain the main engines of global economic growth in 2013 as Europe and the United States plod along.
Reprieve for bear rescue centre in Vietnam
A sanctuary for bears rescued from the Asian bile trade which has been at the centre of a high-profile land dispute has been spared eviction by Vietnam's government.
British PM gambles with risky Europe speech
British Prime Minister David Cameron gives a long-awaited speech in the Netherlands on Friday that could push his country towards the European exit door and put his own position at risk.
Luring young car buyers with gadgets, nail polish
From navigation systems serving as game consoles to sound systems doubling as amplifiers and nail polish matching a paint job, automakers are trying new tricks to lure fickle young buyers.
World Bank economist urges end to US fiscal fights
The World Bank's chief economist called on the United States Tuesday to end a series of political budget battles by undertaking structural economic reforms.
Taiwan births hit nine-year high in Year of Dragon
Taiwan said Wednesday that the number of newborns reached a nine-year high of 234,599 last year during the auspicious Year of the Dragon.
US official warns N. Korea against nuclear test
The top US diplomat for East Asian affairs warned North Korea on Wednesday against any "provocative" act, as concerns grow that Pyongyang might be preparing a nuclear test.
Head of Presidential Security Service relieved of duties
Respective decree was signed by President Nazarbayev January 16.
Kazakhstan’s Government sees a large-scaled reshuffle
Mr. Marat Tazhin has been appointed Kazakhstan’s Secretary of State, replacing outgoing Mr. Mukhtar Kul-Mukhammed.
Kazakhstan sees complete reorganization of ministries
Among other things, Head of State has established a new Ministry for Country’s Regions Development.
Kairat Kelimbetov assured of transparency in EXPO-2017 spendings
EXPO-2017 is a very good opportunity to motivate and be motivated for big changes in different areas: Kairat Kelimbetov.
Presidential inaugurations: a long, chilly US tradition
The US presidential inauguration is a centuries-old tradition, but despite the warmth and affection offered an incoming leader, the quadrennial ceremony is often a bitterly cold affair.
Pakistan foreign minister says India 'warmongering'
India is "warmongering" over deadly clashes in disputed Kashmir, Pakistan's foreign minister said Tuesday while calling for talks to end the new hostilities.
