Former Economy Minister of Kazakhstan Sentenced for Murdering His Wife

Former economy minister of Kazakhstan sentenced to 24 years in prison for murdering his wife after a widely watched trial that highlighted domestic violence issues in the country.

Flooding in Orenburg, Russia

Authorities in Orenburg, Russia, called for mass evacuations due to rapidly rising flood waters from melting snow. Similar situations were reported in the neighboring region of Kurgan and Kazakhstan. Over 100,000 people have been evacuated so far.