Almaty launches new power substation: Yessimov
Yessentai substation has been put into service in Almaty to spur the city's development.
GM fined record $35 mn over ignition recall delay
The US auto safety regulator Friday imposed a record $35 million fine on General Motors for its failure to promptly recall cars with ignition faults linked to at least 13 deaths.
Apple, Google call truce in smartphone patent war
The technology titans behind the top two smartphone platforms in the world called a truce Friday in a long-running patent war.
eBay courts Latin America with Spanish, Portuguese websites
US online giant eBay announced Thursday the launch of Spanish and Portuguese versions of its popular auction and shopping website, hoping to boost its presence in growing Latin American markets.
Russian Proton rocket falls back to Earth after liftoff
A Russian Proton rocket carrying a European-built satellite fell back to Earth on Friday shortly after liftoff in the latest accident to hit the country's once-proud space industry.
EXPO-2017 venues to be ready by December 2016
Construction of EXPO-2017 venues in Astana is expected to be completed by December 2016.
World's oldest sperm found in Australia
The world's oldest and best-preserved sperm, dating back 17 million years, has been unearthed in Australia, scientists said.
Three astronauts land back on Earth in Soyuz capsule
Three astronauts, including a Russian and an American, touched down safely on Earth Wednesday aboard a Soyuz capsule, the first such landing since Russia's relationship with the West slumped amid the Ukraine crisis.
Indonesia bans video-sharing site Vimeo over 'porn'
Indonesia has ordered a ban on popular video-sharing website Vimeo after accusing it of hosting pornographic content, sparking social media fury.