Russian journalist killed in east Ukraine
A journalist with Russian public television has been shot dead in east Ukraine where pro-Moscow separatists are battling Ukrainian forces, the media worker's employer Channel One said.
Kazakhstan and Belarus against Russia’s resolution to limit imports from Ukraine
Russia’s decision to limit imports from Ukraine was preceded by Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko’s agreement on association with the EU.
Sarajevo marks 100 years since killing that sparked WWI
Sarajevo on Saturday was to mark 100 years since the assassination that sparked World War I, an act that still deeply divides the people of the Balkans over the legacy of that fateful day.
UN says 110,000 have fled to Russia from Ukraine
Some 110,000 people have fled to Russia from Ukraine while more than 54,000 have been displaced inside the conflict-torn country, the UN said.
Juncker named to top EU job in bitter blow for Britain
Jean-Claude Juncker has been named as the next president of the European Commission with backing from most EU leaders, dealing a bitter blow to opponent David Cameron and threatening to increase the chances of Britain leaving the bloc.
Suarez kicked out of World Cup for biting opponent
Uruguay star Luis Suarez exited the World Cup in shame after being hit with the heaviest suspension in the tournament's history for biting an Italian opponent.
EU signs association accords with Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova
The European Union on Friday signed association accords with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova as the three former Soviet republics committed themselves to a future in Europe.
Four OSCE observers freed by pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine: official
Four OSCE observers who were abducted on May 26 by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine have been freed and have arrived at a hotel in Donetsk, a separatist leader said.
NATO offers Georgia closer ties
NATO head Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday the alliance will shortly offer Georgia closer ties, but made no mention of membership, amid growing concerns over Russia's intentions in Ukraine.
Global economic situation requires state budget changes: Massimov
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov said that changes to the state budget were needed to support the Kazakhstan economy afore the changing economic situations in Russia and China.
Russia fights against Kazakhstan Ecological Code at Baikonur: Mussabayev
Chairman of KazCosmos National Space Agency Mussabayev said that Russia opposes introduction of the Ecological Code of Kazakhstan at Baikonur Cosmodrome.
Russia to cease leasing Zenit-M launching site at Kazakhstan's Baikonur
Zenit-M rocket launching complex will become a Kazakhstan property on January 1, 2015, effectively ending Russian lease.
Ukraine urges Merkel, EU help end pro-Russian revolt
Ukraine pressed German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other Western allies on Monday to help settle a pro-Russian uprising that has raged on in the industrial east despite Kiev's unilateral ceasefire.
Four killed in Russia copper mine explosion
Four people have been killed and two others injured in an explosion at a copper mine in southeast Russia, a Russian news agency reported.
Ongoing crisis in Ukraine negatively affects Kazakhstan's economy: Dossayev
Kazakh Minister of Economy and Budget Planning Yerbolat Dossayev said that the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the slowdown of the Russian economy posed risks to the Kazakhstan economy.
US warns Russia against sending troops into Ukraine
The United States warned it would not accept any use of Russian troops in Ukraine as it confirmed that Moscow had redeployed "significant" military forces near the border.
Russian police search opposition leader Navalny's home
Russian police on Friday were searching the home of opposition leader and President Vladimir Putin's biggest critic Alexei Navalny, his lawyer said.
Kazakhstan successfully launches KazEOSat-2
Kazakhstan has launched KazEOSat-2, its second medium resolution Earth observation satellite, from Russia.
Gold mine to open in North Kazakhstan in 2015
Development of Aulie gold deposit has started in Yessil District of North Kazakhstan Oblast.