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Kazakhstan military launches beauty contest to attract male recruits

Kazakhstan:   Military officials in Kazakhstan have introduced a Miss Army competition in a bid to encourage more people to sign up for duty.

The Kazakhstani Ministry of Defence has chosen 123 of its female soldiers and posted their photos online, where viewers can vote for their favourites.

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