Nazarbayev proposes liquidating EurAsEC, but Putin opposes
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev proposed to dissolve EurAsEC because "two overlapping organizations with similar rules are not needed".
Kazakhstan’s President suggests granting Turkey admission into the Customs Union
When speaking at the sitting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Minsk, Nazarbayev also suggested dismissing the EurAsEC.
Kazakhstan’s President suggests Russia holding joint negotiations to enter WTO
Kazakhstan wouldn’t be able to work within the Customs Union with the level of protection suggested by the USA: President Nazarbayev.
President Nazarbayev assures his health condition is OK
There are rumours of me being supposedly ill and going to resign. I have no intentions of resigning: Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan’s President tours round the West of Kazakhstan
There is a necessity to further implement programs to develop small and medium-sized business and micro-lending facilities: President Nazarbayev.
S. Korea election meddling scandal threatens Park
A simmering row over alleged election meddling by South Korea's domestic spy service is threatening to boil over into a full-blown scandal that could seriously scald President Park Geun-Hye's administration.
Nazarbayev supports introduction of wealth tax in Kazakhstan
Rich people should channel their wealth into development of the country that helped them become who they are, Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Ukrainian President to visit Kazakhstan in 2014
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych will render an official visit to Kazakhstan in 2014.
Ex-finance minister Ghani bullish as Afghan election race begins
He collected a meagre three percent of the vote last time, but Ashraf Ghani is not short of self-confidence, believing he will win elections in April and be a transformative president of Afghanistan.
Azerbaijan leader triumphant but OSCE says poll flawed
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev Thursday secured a crushing election victory that saw his family prolong its decades-long rule but the US, EU and OSCE lent weight to opposition accusations of foul play.
Argentina leader to receive surgery for brain injury
Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner was to undergo surgery Tuesday to drain a brain hematoma, officials said, leaving her party in uncertainty in the run-up to this month's congressional elections.
Rwanda president slams US sanctions over child soldiers
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Friday angrily condemned a US decision to impose sanctions against his country for allegedly backing rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo who recruit child soldiers.
Brazil environment icon to decide on presidential bid
The political future of former former Brazilian presidential candidate Marina Silva was unclear Friday after she failed to gather enough signatures to register her new party for next year's elections.
Gregory Marchenko replaced with Kairat Kelimbetov as Central Bank Governor
Nursultan Nazarbayev elaborated that Mr. Marchenko had been relieved of duties for family reasons.
After 200 years, George Washington gets a library
George Washington, the first president of the United States, was finally honored with a library Friday, more than 200 years after the end of his tenure.
New Iranian president wants 'empty prisons'
Iran's newly elected moderate president said Thursday he hoped for the freedom of more prisoners after the recent release of prominent reformists.
Global panel to make economic case on climate change
Mexico's former president Felipe Calderon said that climate action can boost both developed and emerging countries as he led a new commission bringing together government and business leaders.
Mali president inaugurated in front of thousands
Leaders from across Africa and France watched the inauguration of Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita in front of thousands of his supporters.
Iran 'never' to seek nuclear weapon: Rowhani
Iran will never seek nuclear weapons, newly elected President Hassan Rowhani vowed Wednesday, as he reached out to longtime enemy the United States.
Kazakhstan’s President Nazarbayev to visit Monaco
It’s the first time a business forum is being held by the two nations: an official of the Kazakhstan’s Chamber of Commerce.