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Assad ready for peace talks - Russia

The Russian foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, said on Monday that the government of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria was ready to engage in peace negotiations without preconditions and he urged the United States and other Western nations to bring Syrian opposition groups to the table for a new round of talks Assad September 21 2013, 14:56 1 223 просмотрs

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Hundred Kazakhs fallen at WWII battles get names back

One hundred Kazakh soldiers buried in common graves of the Second World War near Kharkov have eventually been identified. After 70 years, descendants found their 'missing in action' grandfathers. September 20 2013, 16:01 3 629 просмотрs

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offers to broker Syria talks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said his government is ready to "help facilitate dialogue" between the Syrian government and the opposition. September 20 2013, 14:22 1 427 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Bolat Abilov, prominent Kazakh opposition figure leaves politics

A prominent opposition figure in Kazakhstan has announced his decision to quit politics. September 20 2013, 09:14 1 374 просмотрs

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Agip will merge into Nomad?

Did you hear of forthcoming merger of NCOC's two agents - Agip KCO B.V. and NCPOC into a united company titled Nomad? September 19 2013, 15:37 12 547 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh member of Syrian militant group arrested in Kyrgyzstan and testifies

A Kazakh citizen was arrested in the south of Kyrgyzstan who belonged to a group of militants fighting in Syria against government troops. September 19 2013, 12:05 1 460 просмотрs

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Chevron wins partial victory in Ecuador pollution case

An arbitration panel in the Hague has given US oil firm Chevron an important procedural victory in its battle against a $19 billion fine by Ecuador for polluting the Amazon basin region. September 19 2013, 12:03 1 525 просмотрs

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Ukraine government presses Europe ambitions, ignores Russia

Ukraine formally gave the go-ahead on Wednesday for landmark trade deals to be signed with the European Union, disregarding pressure from Moscow for Kiev to halt its westward course. September 18 2013, 18:12 1 450 просмотрs

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Embamunaygas CEO changes

Makhambet Dosmukhambetov has been included into the EmbaMunayGas board of directors so to be elected the next CEO, the press release reads. September 18 2013, 17:37 2 994 просмотрs

Culture

Auezov theater on tour in Atyrau soon

Makhambet Utemissov Theater of Drama in Atyrau will host a guest performance by Academic Drama Theatre named after Mukhtar Auezov from Almaty. September 18 2013, 17:14 4 094 просмотрs

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Atyrau to see first ever dog show Sep 29

September 29, sports center at the Victory Park hosts a dog exhibition, first in Atyrau's history. September 18 2013, 16:12 2 064 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Crude production at Kashagan expected at 8 million tons in 2014: Oil and Gas Minister

About 8 million tons of crude are expected to be produced at the giant Kashagan oilfield in 2014 September 18 2013, 14:57 1 593 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Tower crane crashes on car in Almaty

A tower crane crashed on a traffic lane at the crossing of streets in Almaty September 18 2013, 14:07 1 545 просмотрs

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UN’s big five open talks on Syrian chemical arms resolution

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council have been meeting to discuss a resolution aimed at eradicating Syria's chemical weapons arsenal. UN chief Ban Ki-moon has urged powers to unite to resolve the crisis. September 18 2013, 10:23 1 247 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan tops global non-performing loan rating

Stunning 31% has raised Kazakhstan to absolute 'leaders' September 18 2013, 09:47 2 262 просмотрs

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Atyrau oil refinery ready to process 1M tons of Kashagan oil annually

Atyrau oil refinery is ready to process up to 1 million tons of oil from Kashagan oil field annually.  September 18 2013, 09:34 5 282 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

It is best that Ablyazov is tried in Britain or France: chief banker says

Governor of the Kazakhstan National Bank Gregory Marchenko believes it best that the ex-chairman of Kazakhstan’s BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov is tried in Britain or France. September 17 2013, 17:15 1 936 просмотрs

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Namaz prayers now online in Atyrau

Mosques in Atyrau began public worship through Skype. September 17 2013, 11:41 2 581 просмотрs

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Iran mulls Persian cat as next animal astronaut

Iran says it is considering sending a Persian cat into space as the next animal astronaut after claims of launching a monkey earlier this year. September 17 2013, 10:21 2 487 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Man shots bullies, stabs one in W Kazakhstan

Man shoots bullies with a traumatic weapon and stabs one of them in front of public in the middle of the day. September 17 2013, 09:46 1 718 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan to introduce language tests for public servants

International language competency tests such as IELTS or TOEFL should be introduced to make sure Kazakhstan’s public servants adequately know foreign languages September 17 2013, 09:42 1 307 просмотрs

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Washington Navy Yard gunman named as Aaron Alexis

September 17 2013, 09:30 1 465 просмотрs

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Online referendum in Ukraine: Customs Union or European Union?

Favourers of the Customs Union in Ukraine have created a website to conduct a polling to reveal if Ukrainians wish to join the treaty with Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan or not. September 16 2013, 16:43 1 866 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Shymkent to grow into third Kazakh megacity

Shymkent may become the third largest city in Kazakhstan September 16 2013, 16:32 4 138 просмотрs

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Chinese hospital seeks virgins' blood

A Chinese hospital's request for blood from healthy female virgins for use in medical research has been condemned as insulting to women September 16 2013, 15:22 1 574 просмотрs