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French court postpones decision on Ablyazov's release motion

This is the second time that Mukhtar Ablyazov's lawyers file a motion asking the judge to set a bail. September 27 2013, 13:58 1 230 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Detoxification of soil at Proton M crash site completed – Kazcosmos

The work on detoxification of at "Baikonur" contaminated after "Proton M" carrier rocket crash is over, a Kazakh space agency official says September 27 2013, 11:16 1 583 просмотрs

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Atyrau oblast calculates losses from ex-governor Ryskaliyev's rule - Governor Izmukhambetov

September 27 2013, 11:12 3 773 просмотрs

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Interpol issues alert for ‘White Widow’ at Kenya’s request

Northern Irish widow of London bomber wanted on charges of possessing explosives September 27 2013, 11:03 1 233 просмотрs

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Seven unpopular facts about Kazakhstan's gas industry

Akmaral Syzdykova, a columnist with KazBei.org shares her conclusions about the domestic gas industry. September 27 2013, 10:32 3 074 просмотрs

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Madame Tussauds rejects Nazarbayev's waxwork

A radio presenter on the BBC Russian Service, Seva Novgorodsev, wrote in his blog that the Madame Tussauds refused to put on display a wax figure of Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev, even for very big money.  September 27 2013, 10:05 2 168 просмотрs

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Ablyazov daughter files complaint over Italy deportation

The daughter of Kazakh dissident and oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov on Wednesday accused Kazakh diplomats living in Rome of kidnapping his family last spring, and said Italian officials were complicit. September 26 2013, 17:14 2 380 просмотрs

World News

Qatar 2022 World Cup organisers appalled by work conditions

Qatar 2022 World Cup organisers say they are "appalled" by the findings of an investigation into the treatment of migrant workers in the country. September 26 2013, 17:00 1 748 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Depardieu arrives in Baikonur at Kazakhstan's invitation

Famous actor Gerard Depardieu has arrived in Baikonur to watch the launch of a new crew expedition to the International Space Station September 26 2013, 16:56 1 369 просмотрs

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Psy's Gentleman replicated in Atyrau

Parodist Kadirbek Nazirov from Atyrau has made a video replicating South Korean singer Psy's stunning 'Gentleman' music clip. September 26 2013, 16:07 4 987 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Incident at Bolashak plant to have no effect on commercial output at Kashagan, minister says

The incident at a gas pipeline will not affect commercial output at the largest offshore field of Kashagan located in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea, minister of oil and gas Uzakbai Karabalin told journalists on the sidelines of a parliamentary session. September 26 2013, 12:28 1 989 просмотрs

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Armed attack on cash collectors in Almaty: one dead, one wounded

An armed assault on cash collectors in the center of Almaty left one dead and one seriously wounded September 26 2013, 12:06 1 477 просмотрs

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Russian delegation walks out during Saakashvili speech in UN

The Russian delegation walked out Wednesday during outgoing Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili’s speech at the UN General Assembly September 26 2013, 11:58 1 359 просмотрs

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Bolashak plant lives another gas leak

Credible sources told Ak Zhaik about another incident at Bolashak plant on September 24. September 25 2013, 17:43 5 485 просмотрs

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Saudi car owners fined for allowing women to drive

Saudi traffic police have fined several car owners after six women were found defying the kingdom's male-only driving rules, a Saudi daily reported on Wednesday. September 25 2013, 16:27 1 393 просмотрs

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Islamist rebels in Syria reject National Coalition

Eleven Islamist rebel groups in Syria have announced they do not recognise the authority of the main opposition alliance, the National Coalition. September 25 2013, 16:07 1 211 просмотрs

Ecology

Road to Caspian - animal deathtrap

Reptiles easily get onto the pavement over easy gradients, but can not get out. September 25 2013, 14:58 2 509 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Syrian militants may come to Kazakhstan

Kazakh authorities have to focus on the internal security during the military conflict in Syria, says Kazakh political analyst Aidos Sarym. September 25 2013, 14:55 1 506 просмотрs

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Businessman spends T45m on new office for ruling Nur Otan party

A brand new building has been fastly erected at Pushkin street in Atyrau recently, opposite to the Kazakhtelecom main office. September 25 2013, 14:06 3 807 просмотрs

Crime

Nine stand trial in Atyrau over terrorism charges

Evidence is based on sawed-off rifles and makeshift bomb components found in suspects' homes, prosecutors say. September 24 2013, 14:30 1 992 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan mulls introducing visa-free entry for EU countries

Kazakhstan is planing to introduce visa-free regime for several European Union countries for summer periods starting from 2014 to boost tourism September 24 2013, 11:53 1 312 просмотрs

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KMG offshoot gets Kashagan's oil spill response base

A Kazmunaygas subsidiary KMG-TransCaspian LLP has become the new owner of North Caspian Oil Spill Response Base, not emergency ministry as was previously expected. September 23 2013, 16:41 4 589 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan calls US to repeal Jackson-Vanik amendment

The Jackson-Vanik amendment has already been repealed for 6 ex-Soviet countries: Kyrgyzstan (after it joined the American initiative on restoration of the Silk Way in 2000), Georgia (in line with its “promotion to democratization” and joining the Silk Way project in 2000), Armenia (in 2004), Ukraine (after the victory of the “orange revolution” in 2005), Russia (in exchange for Magnitsky bill in 2012) and Moldova (in 2012). September 23 2013, 14:45 1 385 просмотрs

World News

Nairobi Westgate attack: Gunfire heard inside complex

Heavy gunfire and explosions have been heard at the shopping centre in Nairobi where militants are believed to be holding a number of hostages. September 23 2013, 11:06 1 310 просмотрs

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Triumphant Angela Merkel begins search for new coalition ally after historic German election win

The day after her stunning election triumph, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was on Monday set to start the process of haggling with potential partners over how to rule Europe's biggest economy. September 23 2013, 10:13 1 322 просмотрs