Bidding war erupts for Russian mobile operator
Swedish telecoms operator Tele2 on Thursday announced it had agreed to sell its Russian subsidiary to Russian state bank VTB.
BRICS stumble in plan for bank to challenge West
Leaders from the BRICS group of emerging powers on Wednesday failed to launch a much-anticipated new development bank to rival Western-dominated institutions like the World Bank.
Kazakhstan wins 30 licences for Sochi Olympics
Kazakhstan has already obtained around 30 licenses for the 22nd winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Health gap in Europe wider than ever
Life expectancy in Russia has marked time since the collapse of the Soviet Union but risen in its former eastern-bloc allies.
BRICS wrangle over new development bank
BRICS emerging powers on Tuesday sought a deal on setting up a development bank that would rival Western-backed institutions, trying to iron out significant differences ahead of a leaders' summit in Durban.
Berezovsky death 'consistent with hanging': police
A post-mortem carried out on the body of Russian oligarch and Kremlin critic Boris Berezovsky on Monday found the cause of death to be "consistent with hanging".
Speedskating: Kazakhstan wins worlds first time
Denis Kuzin won gold at the Speedskating World Cup for the first time in the history of Kazakhstan's speedskating.
Olympics: Experts predict that Kazakhstan will win only one medal in Sochi Olympics
According to the forecast, Norway’s team will be the leader in the medal count with 38 medals (16 gold, 12 silver and 10 bronze).
Russians threaten to quit Cyprus over bailout levy
Angry Russian residents of Cyprus are talking of giving up on the Mediterranean island over a eurozone bailout deal which they say unfairly targets their money.
1.5 million tons of Kazakh crude to be sent to China within tolling contracts
The tolling operations will enable Kazakhstan to reduce twofold imports of petroleum products from Russia.
No charges for Texas parents over dead Russian boy
The US adoptive parents of a Russian boy will not be criminally charged over his death, a Texas official said Monday, after the three-year-old's demise was deemed accidental.
Bloggers expose lavish lifestyles of Putin loyalists
Bloggers who oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin are targeting top lawmakers loyal to the Kremlin with scandalous revelations about their luxury lifestyles.
Three astronauts return to Earth from ISS: official
Three astronauts returned safely to Earth from the International Space early Saturday, aboard a Russian capsule which landed on the freezing Kazakhstan steppe.
Russian Church predicts good ties with new Pope
The Russian Orthodox Church expects that newly elected Pope Francis will foster positive relations between the two churches.
Kazakhstan Parliament adopts agreement on Russian oil supplies to Pavlodar refinery
Pavlodar refinery in Kazakhstan will be getting guaranteed oil supplies from Russia.
Urkaine wins Women's World Chess Team Championship; Kazakhstan ranked 7th
Ukraine followed by China and Russia won the Chess Championship. Kazakhstan won over Turkey and France, tied with Romania and the United States.
Kazakhstan to implement ERA-GLONASS equivalent by 2015
Kazakhstan is planning to implement an equivalent of Russian system of emergency respond to road accidents ERA-GLONASS by 2015.
Boxing: Kazakhstan's Astana Arlans to fight Argentina Condors in WSB play-off
Kazakhstan's Astana Arlans – Argentina Condors fight will be held in Argentina on March 23.
KazTransOil Director General on planned crude supplies to China and Russia
According to the country’s Ministry of oil and gas, crude supplies to China are expected to make up 11-12 million tons.
New China president to visit Russia, African countries
China's new president will pay a state visit to Russia, Tanzania, South Africa and the Republic of Congo.