Failure to agree agenda 'very bad omen' for Syria talks: diplomat
The failure of Syria's warring sides to even agree to an agenda for ongoing peace talks in Geneva does not bode well for the process.
Roger Federer to play against Kazakhstan at Davis Cup
Roger Federer, Swiss professional tennis player, will play against the Kazakhstan national team in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup.
Giacometti exhibit in Rome explores power of human body
The striking, skeletal forms of Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti are juxtaposed with corpulent neo-classical and baroque Italian masterpieces in a new exhibition in Rome exploring the evocative power of the human body.
Glencore Xstrata 'to pull out' of Philippine mining project
Swiss mining giant Glencore Xstrata is expected to pull out of a $5.9 billion gold-copper mining project in the Philippines, its Australian partner Indophil said.
Syria foes set to end talks with no concrete progress
Syria's warring sides are expected to wrap up their first peace talks on Friday without concrete progress on ending the violence, a political transition or ensuring humanitarian aid for millions in need.
Nazarbayev takes part in Davos World Economic Forum
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev is taking part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
No hint of compromise as Syria peace talks enter day two
Syria's peace conference moved into a second day Thursday with the warring sides showing no willingness to compromise as global powers seek to engineer head-to-head talks on ending the bloodshed.
Magma clue to Earth's super-volcanoes
Geologists on Sunday reported insights into super-volcanoes, the brooding, enigmatic giants of Earth's crust whose eruptions are as catastrophic as they are rare.
Skiing: Kazakhstan's Alexey Poltoranin wins 15-kilometers mass start of Tour de Ski in Switzerland
Kazakhstan skier Alexey Poltoranin has won the classic 15-kilometer mass start at the fourth stage of Tour de Ski in Switzerland.
Swatch wins compensation from Tiffany's in contract row
Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group has won a lawsuit against US jewellery group Tiffany & Co over a failed joint venture to jointly design and market luxury watches.
Kazakhstan-born Mitalipov among Nature's Top 10 scientists of 2013
Kazakhstan-born Shoukhrat Mitalipov is among the Top 10 scientists, who have made the most significant breakthroughs this year.
Kazakhstan is 46th in Global Talent Competitiveness Index
Kazakhstan is in the 46th place in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) of INSEAD Business School.
Almaty native among richest men of Switzerland
Vasili Anisimov, 62, an Almaty-born Russian billionaire, made it into the 300 Plus Richies list according to Swiss economy magazine Bilan.
World powers, Iran clinch 'historic' nuclear deal
World leaders hailed Sunday a "historic" nuclear deal with Iran as a triumph for diplomacy, but cautioned the hard work was just starting to keep Tehran from building a bomb.
High-stakes Iran nuclear talks to resume
Iran and world powers resume talks on Wednesday seeking a landmark breakthrough over Tehran's nuclear programme that also satisfies sceptical hardliners in Washington, Israel and the Islamic republic.
France firm on Iran nuclear issue, Hollande tells Israel
France will never tolerate nuclear proliferation, President Francois Hollande vowed on Sunday as Israel expressed "grave concern" about a looming deal between world powers and Iran.
Chemical watchdog seals Syria arsenal destruction plan
The world's chemical watchdog on Friday adopted a final roadmap for ridding Syria of its arsenal by mid-2014, reaching agreement hours before a deadline expired.
World's largest orange diamond fetches record $35.5 mn
A spectacular and rare orange diamond, the largest known gem of its kind, was on Tuesday auctioned for a record $35.54 million in Geneva.
Swiss lawmakers support EXPO-2017 in Kazakhstan
Today President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev received Filippo Lombardi, President of the Council of States of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland.
Tests point to polonium poisoning in Arafat death: Jazeera
Swiss scientists have concluded that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat probably died from polonium poisoning.