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Turkey lifts longtime ban on head scarves in state offices

The government on Tuesday lifted a ban on head scarves for female workers in state offices, ending a longstanding restriction that has polarized Turkish society. October 9 2013, 11:57 2 131 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Majilis oks raising excise duties on alcohol and tobacco

Lower chamber of Kazakh parliament has approved a draft bill on amendments to some taxation-related legal acts of Kazakhstan in the first reading October 9 2013, 11:24 1 418 просмотрs

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Israel condemns Council of Europe resolution on ritual circumcision

Circumcision does not harm boys' health, says Israel, claiming resolution 'fosters hate and racist trends in Europe' October 9 2013, 11:15 1 946 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhs to vacate 3 days on Feast of Sacrifice

October 13-14-15: days off in Kazakhstan. October 9 2013, 10:27 1 604 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Global oil production will peak in 2030s: Minister

Energy consumption is expected to grow 30-40 percent by 203, oil minister Karabalin said.  October 9 2013, 10:13 1 491 просмотрs

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Wanted governor Bergei Ryskaliyev's father dies

Saulebai Ryskaliyev, the father of the former governor of Atyrau Oblast Bergei Ryskaliyev, died at the age of 78 in Aktobe. October 9 2013, 09:42 8 982 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan considers water canal to link Irtysh to Ishim

Kazakhstan is considering constructing a water canal to link the Irtysh River to the Ishim River across Astana October 8 2013, 16:36 1 519 просмотрs

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TCO gives no comment over FGP approval

Tengizchevroil turned down an enquiry for more details, after Kazakhstan approved its key production boost project. October 8 2013, 15:02 16 557 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kashagan output reaches daily 60,000 barrels - KMG head

"This is a historical moment for us," Sauat Mynbayev said. October 8 2013, 13:57 1 301 просмотрs

World News

Bekmambetov-produced 3D Movie ‘Snow Queen’ Set for US Release

Better known for movies featuring vampires and ultra-violence, Russian-Kazakh director Timur Bekmambetov has turned family friendly with his latest project “The Snow Queen” scheduled for release in the US Oct. 11 October 8 2013, 12:14 1 344 просмотрs

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Hamid Karzai blasts Nato for Afghanistan 'suffering'

As the end of his time in office approaches, the Afghan president has said Nato has brought much death and misery to his country, but little security October 8 2013, 11:37 1 570 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Government supports luxury tax initiative

Kazakh government supports the ruling party Nur Otan's proposal to introduce a luxury tax in Kazakhstan, said Minister of Economy and Budget Planning Yerbolat Dossayev October 8 2013, 10:11 1 479 просмотрs

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Switzerland to vote on $2,800 monthly ‘basic income’ for adults

More than 100,000 residents in Switzerland have signed a petition demanding that the  government ensure a minimum monthly income of nearly $2,800  (2,500 Swiss francs) for all adults in the country. October 7 2013, 16:29 1 109 просмотрs

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Olympic flame goes out in wind and reborn via a security officer's cigarette lighter

But when the flame was inevitably blown out, instead of going to the trouble of using a back-up also lit from the “mother flame” (as happened frequently in the build-up to London 2012), a quick-thinking security guard just jumped in to help – with his cigarette lighter. October 7 2013, 15:55 1 559 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Caspian states to consider ban on sturgeon fishing - Kazakh minister of environment

Five Caspian states are currently working on a moratorium on catching sturgeon fish in the Caspian Sea October 7 2013, 15:05 3 450 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Couple hangs over postponed wedding

Young man and girl hanged themselves in Almaty after their wedding was postponed, police reported October 7 2013, 14:48 1 214 просмотрs

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US credits Syria's Assad over chemical weapons destruction

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime deserves credit for complying with a chemical weapons deal, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said. October 7 2013, 11:57 1 196 просмотрs

Society

70 departed from Atyrau for the Hajj

Chief imam of the oblast central mosque Amantai Sadiyev says nearly 70 pilgrims have departed for the Hajj to Mecca from Atyrau this year. October 7 2013, 11:15 1 432 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kashagan: production resumes

After repair works, oil production at Kashagan field resumed October 6 October 7 2013, 09:57 1 378 просмотрs

Other News

Atyrau to mark 373rd anniversary

Atyrau is preparing for its 373rd birthday on October 5. City authorities say arrangements are being made with the greatest possible accuracy. October 4 2013, 16:57 4 846 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Aktau tablet plant plays off Chinese devices as Kazakhstan-made

Kazakhstan's tablets-producing plant based in Aktau city in the country's west has been buying Chinese devices and passing them off as its own October 4 2013, 15:28 1 457 просмотрs

World News

Reset with Iran: Obama, Netanyahu in new squabble

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stern warning on Iran, made from the rostrum of the UN General Assembly, comes on the heels of the recent charm offensive by new Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani in New York. October 4 2013, 14:56 1 590 просмотрs

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Why NATO remembers the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan

Russian and Western experts make their guesses as to what lies behind NATO’s keen interest in the Soviet experience in Afghanistan and what impact it may have on the Russia-NATO dialogue.   October 4 2013, 11:10 2 771 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

French court leaves Ablyazov in jail, eyes extradition hearings in December

French court has for the second time denied release on bail to the ex-chairman of Kazakhstan’s BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov October 4 2013, 10:25 1 279 просмотрs

World News

Italy: Scores killed as African migrants' boat capsizes

A ship carrying African migrants toward Italy caught fire and capsized off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa Thursday, spilling hundreds of passengers into the sea, officials said. Ninety-four bodies were recovered and more than 200 people were unaccounted for. October 3 2013, 17:38 1 237 просмотрs