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Kazakhstan: Blair criticized for cozying up to Astana

Just over two years ago, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair signed on as a political consultant with the government of Kazakhstan. His performance as an adviser to the Central Asian nation remains a source of contention. But what is indisputable is that Kazakhstan's democratization record is far poorer today than it was when he started. November 18 2013, 15:14 1 917 views

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Petroleum train derails by MAN oil tank truck in Mangystau

Kazakhstan national railroad company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) has commented the massive fire at the railway crossing near Aktau. November 18 2013, 10:13 1 969 views

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Separatists blamed for police station assault in China's Xinjiang

Eleven people have been killed in an assault on a police station in northwestern China. The attack is the latest in a series pointing to growing unrest in the area around the city of Xinjiang. November 18 2013, 09:59 1 730 views

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Dozens dead in Russian plane crash

A passenger plane has crashed at an airport in the Russian city of Kazan, killing all 50 people on board. November 18 2013, 09:37 2 565 views

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Nazarbayev authorizes Kazakhstan's extradition treaty with Italy

Nazarbayev has signed a decree authorizing Prosecutor General to sign an extradition treaty with Italy on Kazakhstan's behalf November 18 2013, 09:35 1 588 views

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Kazakhstan, Tengizchevroil deal on production boost

The Republic of Kazakhstan and Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that sets out mutual commitments to progress TCO's plans to increase production of Kazakhstan's Tengiz field, a joint message of Kazakhstan's Oil and Gas Ministry and Tengizshevroil said. November 15 2013, 16:20 5 120 views

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Canada, Kazakhstan agree on nuclear cooperation

The world's top two uranium producing countries, Canada and Kazakhstan have agreed to a co-operation arrangement on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. November 15 2013, 15:38 1 564 views

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Ukraine’s Pivot to Europe?

LVIV, Galicia, Ukraine – While Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovich is caught between Russian threats and European Union enticements, Andriy Sadovy, the mayor of this resurgent city in western Ukraine, has made up his mind: he is all for the Association Agreement Ukraine is due to sign with the EU at a summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on November 28. November 15 2013, 15:07 1 514 views

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Kazakh billionaire says he’s got nothing to hide

When Bulat Utemuratov’s boss told him to go to Europe and open the first trading house for their newly independent Kazakhstan, his reaction was pure Soviet. “Oh no, They want to exile me,” Utemuratov remembers thinking with alarm. November 15 2013, 14:59 5 292 views

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Tenge turns 20

Kazakhstan has recently marked the twentieth birthday of the national currency, the tenge. November 15 2013, 11:38 3 154 views

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Uzbekistan: chaos reigns on border with Kazakhstan

Crossing borders in Central Asia is frequently a headache. November 15 2013, 10:54 2 122 views

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Gambia severs diplomatic ties with Taiwan

President Yahya Jammeh's office said the move was for reasons of "national strategic interest". November 15 2013, 10:47 1 365 views

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Netanyahu: ‘Bad deal’ with Iran will only lead to war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that lifting sanctions on Iran without demanding sufficient concessions in return will only encourage Tehran on its path to nuclear armament and lead to future conflict. November 15 2013, 10:37 2 000 views

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Pavel Durov, Russia’s Zuckerberg, is done hiding

Pavel Durov, who has built Russia’s largest social network, is known as being a bit of a recluse. As the world grew fascinated by the resiliency of Durov’s website VKontakte, which has so far successfully fended off advances by Facebook in Russia, the founder shunned countless opportunities to speak publicly. Before last month, the Mark Zuckerberg of Russia, as he’s known, had appeared on stage at just one technology event in Europe. November 14 2013, 18:02 1 569 views

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Chuck Hagel discusses defense and terrorism with Kazakh Defense Minister

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has discussed cooperation in security and defense with the Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan Adilbek Dzhaksybekov November 14 2013, 17:42 1 744 views

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Drunken driving fine to make KZT 1m in Kazakhstan

The fine for driving drunk will be increased to one million tenge ($6,530) in Kazakhstan. November 14 2013, 16:05 2 166 views

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Brazil exhumes 1960s president

Brazil has exhumed the remains of Joao Goulart to determine if he died by poisoning. Authorities suspect the former president was murdered in exile in Argentina during a military crackdown known as Operation Condor. November 14 2013, 14:13 1 323 views

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Kerry against new Iran sanctions

US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Congress against imposing new sanctions against Iran. Kerry said fresh sanctions could destroy diplomatic efforts to rein in Tehran's nuclear program. November 14 2013, 14:09 2 338 views

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Daughter of Jack Nicholson to star in Akan Satayev's film

Lorraine Nicolson, 23, can be seen in the film Click with Adam Sandler. 18-y.o. McAuliffe is famous for his role in I Am Number Four, he also appeared as a young Gatsby in The Great Gatsby. November 14 2013, 13:54 2 347 views

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Total CEO says Kashagan oilfield won't restart till 2014

"It's more than simply repairing pipes," Total CEO says November 14 2013, 13:40 3 713 views

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Russia may give $2 million for Syrian chemical disarmament

Russia may donate $2 million toward eliminating Syria's chemical weapons and is ready to offer expert help to the body tasked with the mission, a senior official said on Wednesday. November 13 2013, 17:44 1 284 views

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Kazakh and Russian businessmen should learn to compete: Nazarbayev

The President of Kazakhstan once again reiterated that Kazakh and Russian businesses need to harden in the competitive struggle against each other, before entering the vast WTO market November 13 2013, 17:29 2 278 views

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Uzbekistan expresses guarded interest in Russia-led Customs Union

Usually wary of Moscow-led initiatives, Uzbekistan has suddenly expressed cautious interest in joining the Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia – the trade bloc Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a key feature of his foreign policy. November 13 2013, 17:16 2 741 views

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Kazakhstan daily losing $18-20m from Kashagan stoppage - expert

The consortium is tight-lipped as the production stalling at Kashagan is likely to continue indefinitely, and the longer the silence is the worse are forecasts November 13 2013, 15:36 11 246 views

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Russia demands Poland apology over riots outside Warsaw embassy

Russia demanded an apology from Poland and slammed what it called a delayed police response after ultra-nationalist rioters went on the rampage outside the Russian embassy in Warsaw. November 13 2013, 10:55 1 541 views