Astana, December 31, 2009 (Khabar) - The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kazakhstan has denied information on a possible delivery of uranium ore from Kazakhstan to Iran.

Astana, December 31, 2009 (Khabar) - Nursultan Nazarbayev wished a Happy New Year to local children at the capital city orphanage. The head of state visits these children on a regular basis.

Taldykorgan, December 31, 2009 (Khabar) - A new monument and a sports complex have opened in the Panfilov district of the Almaty region prior to the New Year holidays.

Moscow, December 31, 2009 (Khabar) - As part of the New Year celebrations, the traditional food of Moscow residents such as Russian salad, tangerines and “herring under a fur coat” remain the same

Bishkek, December 31, 2009 (Khabar) - During the holidays, Bishkek is witnessing an unusual campaign, in which the traffic police are wearing the costumes of Santa Claus and the Snow Maid in order

Astana, December 31, 2009 (Khabar) - “The fiery spectacles” must be carried out strictly in accordance with the rules of fire safety, emergency experts warn.

By Ahmad Fuad Yahya

From Kuzaimah Idris

SEOUL, Dec.

Jakarta, Dec 31 (ANTARA) - Chairman of the People`s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Taufiq Kiemas saw off the body of former president Abdurrahman Wahid on Thursday morning for burial in his hometown o