The challenge of Googling North Korea
What is one of the world's most prominent advocates of Internet freedom doing in a country where unregulated access to information is generally either impossible or criminal?
US grants injunction against legal action to Kazakhstan's BTA bank
The injunction issued by the Bankruptcy Court on January 3 blocks any enforcement of debts against the bank or its property in the U.S.
Passions rise in France ahead of anti gay marriage protest
Passions and tensions are rising in France ahead of an expected giant weekend rally against the government's plan to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption that has angered influential Catholic and Muslim groups.
Syria's other struggle: balancing sharia and justice
In the heart of Syria's rebel territory, away from the blasts and bullets of the frontlines, another struggle is playing out: one for a new justice system that could shape the future face of the country should the regime fall.
World remembers Italy cruise tragedy one year on
A year on from the Costa Concordia tragedy in which 32 people lost their lives, the giant cruise ship still lies keeled over on an Italian island and its captain Francesco Schettino has become a global figure of mockery.
Mexico City confronts street dog menace
Mexico City authorities chased down stray dogs Tuesday to find the canines behind the grisly killing of four people, angering pet defenders who say the animals are wrongly accused.
Japan plans extra $2.1 bn on military spend: official
Japan plans to spend an extra $2.1 billion on missiles, fighter jets and helicopters, an official said Wednesday, as Tokyo looks to boost defence capabilities with concerns growing over a rising China.
Apple tailoring cheaper iPhone model: reports
Reports echoing online Tuesday fueled speculation that Apple is tailoring a low-price version of the iPhone for China and other emerging markets.
It took Shymkent animators 7 years to create 45-minute cartoon
The animators are going to make Sauran-Batyr and a winged panther the national heroes of Kazakhstan.
Skating: Denis Ten shared his tricks of the trade with young skaters of Astana
Famous Kazakhstan figure skater promises to hold master-classes for young figure skaters every time he comes to Kazakhstan.
French startup takes fork on road to health
If you come to a fork on the Internet, take it. It may end up being beneficial to your health.
IMF to send team to Cairo for loan talks
The International Monetary Fund will send a team of experts to Cairo to discuss possible financial support for the Eygptian economy.
Grounded Alaska oil rig refloated, no pollution seen
An oil rig which ran aground in Alaska has been refloated and is being towed to a nearby harbor, with no signs of pollution seen.
Egypt's Morsi to urge Obama to free blind sheikh
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has said he will urge US President Barack Obama to free the blind sheikh jailed for the 1993 World Trade Center attack.
Boxing: I’m looking forward to fighting against Pirog: Gennady Golovkin
Kazakhstan's boxer Gennady Golovkin told about his forthcoming fight against Gabriel Rosado and his attitude to Dmitry Pirog.
Boxing: Golovkin is getting knocked out: Gabriel Rosado
I could have waited for the mandatory with K9 but I thought a fight with GGG and winning that Middleweight crown would be a bigger reward: Rosado
Plastic bullets used in fifth night of N.Ireland violence
Police officers in Northern Ireland fired plastic bullets and used water cannon after coming under attack from rioters for a fifth consecutive night on Monday.
Boxing: I don't want any excuses about extra two pounds when I beat Golovkin: Gabriel Rosado
"When I beat him, I don't want any excuses about the extra two pounds he had to lose. I will beat him at his best," Rosado said.
Honduras leader regrets embassy orgy
Honduran President Porfirio Lobo said Monday that a pre-Christmas party at the country's embassy in Colombia that included prostitutes was a "sad incident."
Kazakhstan’s Poltoranin won Stage 5 of Tour de Ski
Kazakhstan athlete was faster than Norway’s Petter Northug and Switzerland’s Dario Cologna in men’s 5km classic individual race.
