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Iranian president vows to resolve nuclear issue

Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani has stated his determination to resolve the nuclear dispute. Tehran's nuclear program is a source of contention because the West fears Iran wants to develop nuclear weapons. August 7 2013, 10:31 1 477 просмотрs

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Syria rebels 'capture key Aleppo air base'

Rebels fighting to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have captured a key airbase in Aleppo province, near the Turkish border, activists say. August 6 2013, 17:28 1 236 просмотрs

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Ablyazov faces 13 years in jail in Kazakhstan

The exile banker Mukhtar Ablyazov may face 13-year imprisonment with confiscation of property in Kazakhstan that is currently seeking his extradition from France, Tengrinews.kz reports citing the official representative of Kazakhstan General Prosecutor’s Office Nurdaulet Suindikov. August 6 2013, 16:48 1 299 просмотрs

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Turkish ex-army boss Basbug sentenced to life for Ergenekon overthrow plot

The former Chief of Staff of Turkey’s military, Ilker Basbug, has been sentenced to life behind bars for his role in a plot to overthrow the government known as the Ergenekon conspiracy. August 6 2013, 16:12 1 250 просмотрs

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Japan remembers Hiroshima, debates power usage

Japan has marked the 68th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The annual ceremony comes as the country continues to reconsider its reliance on nuclear power following the Fukushima disaster. August 6 2013, 15:09 1 392 просмотрs

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Switzerland arrests accounts of ex-mayor of Almaty Viktor Khrapunov

Financial Police of Kazakhstan continues its chase after assets transferred from Kazakhstan to foreign banks illegally August 6 2013, 11:13 1 708 просмотрs

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China’s new two-child policy possibly takes effect on 2014

Directly aimed to avert an aging population crisis, China may possibly implement its new two-child policy on 2014, albeit only on selective couples or family structures. August 6 2013, 10:55 1 802 просмотрs

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Russia starts new missile boat trials in Caspian

A new attack missile boat has started sea trials with Russia’s Caspian Flotilla, Russia's Southern Military District said Monday. August 6 2013, 10:44 1 596 просмотрs

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Ryskaliyev brothers' Swiss bank accounts arrested (Update)

Swiss Federal Prosecutor's Office has unfolded a criminal investigation on the ex-governor of Atyrau Oblast Bergei Ryskaliyev and his brother, ex MP Amanzhan Ryskali, Kazakhstan financial police announced. August 6 2013, 10:22 2 869 просмотрs

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We have struck oil - minister Karabalin

Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has met Uzakbai Karabalin, the country’s Oil and Gas Minister, August 6 2013, 09:58 1 272 просмотрs

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Italian deputies visit Shalabayeva in Kazakhstan

Five deputies of the Italian parliament from the Five Star MoVement arrived in Almaty on August 3 to meet with Alma Shalabayeva, the wife of former chairman of BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov. August 6 2013, 09:45 1 414 просмотрs

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Mysterious pentagram spotted in Kazakhstan desert

A giant five-pointed star surrounded by a circle has been spotted etched into the ground in a remote corner of Kazakhstan. August 5 2013, 16:45 4 190 просмотрs

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Atyrau surgeons get a new superscalpel

August 1, Atyrau's provincial hospital saw the presentation of a new surgery tool - the ultrasound HARMONIC scalpel of the US production. Surgeons shared their impressions of working with the cutting-edge equipment. August 5 2013, 14:58 2 231 просмотрs

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Ablyazov faces 12 years in jail in Ukraine

Ex-banker of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov may be sentenced to 5 to 12 years in jail in Ukraine where he is accused of major fraud, NEWSru.ua reports citing western media. August 5 2013, 14:30 1 237 просмотрs

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France - the world's most favourite holiday destination

For many people the holiday season has arrived. Where do those travelling abroad go? UN figures suggest that France had more foreign visitors than any other country in 2012, while the most visited capital city is now, according to one study, Bangkok. August 5 2013, 14:26 1 392 просмотрs

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Armed teen shot dead by police in New York City

Police in New York City shot dead a 14-year-old US boy as he was chasing and shooting at another male before dawn on Sunday. August 5 2013, 10:50 1 293 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Nazarbayev meets Iran’s President Rouhani

Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev met Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani August 5 2013, 10:47 1 233 просмотрs

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Russian PM reprimands Roskosmos head for misconduct

Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed an order to reprimand Head of Roskosmos Vladimir Popovkin for unduly execution of his occupational duties, the government’s press service said on Friday. August 2 2013, 16:36 1 339 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan Minister Kairbekova denies being blackmailed by U.S. Ambassador

Kazakhstan Healthcare Minister Salidat Kairbekova has waived away the possibility of being blackmailed by the former U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan Richard Hoagland, Tengrinews.kz reports. August 2 2013, 16:29 1 878 просмотрs

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Ministry to text people in case of emergency

Kazakhstan's ministry of emergency situations has agreed with domestic mobile operators to inform people about disasters via text message August 2 2013, 15:57 1 141 просмотрs

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Snowden asylum threatens US-Russia talks

The White House says it is "evaluating the utility" of an anticipated meeting between President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G-20 meeting in Moscow in September after Russia granted temporary asylum to NSA leaker Edward Snowden. August 2 2013, 10:51 1 536 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan's Ablyazov tracked down by Israeli private detectives

Kazakhstan General Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that the ex-banker of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov was arrested in France yesterday August 2 2013, 10:41 1 584 просмотрs

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Shell Profit Declines 20% on Nigeria, U.S. Shale Charges

Europe’s largest oil company has suffered disruptions in Nigeria, where it lost about 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day in the quarter because of crude theft, sabotage and a blockade of gas shipments. August 1 2013, 17:50 1 538 просмотрs

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Edward Snowden granted asylum in Russia, leaves airport

Edward Snowden, the man at the heart of the National Security Agency information leak, was granted asylum from Russia Thursday and finally left the airport August 1 2013, 17:42 1 331 просмотрs

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Chinese president to visit Kazakhstan

The first visit of President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping to Kazakhstan is set to be held this September August 1 2013, 17:05 1 924 просмотрs