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Denis Ten from Kazakhstan wins gold at Merano Cup in Italy

Kazakhstan's figure skater Denis Ten - the silver winner of the World Championship - has gained the gold medal at the 16th international tournament Merano Cup in Italy, Tengrinews reports citing the International Skating Union (ISU). November 21 2013, 17:40 5 107 views

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Ukraine Rejects Laws to Free Tymoshenko, Jeopardizes EU Deal

Ukraine’s parliament rejected draft laws Thursday that would have allowed jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko to seek medical treatment abroad. November 21 2013, 16:39 2 762 views

Society

Sound of Siren and Drill Announcement

Today, November 21, about 8 o'clock in the morning the city was woken up by the sound of the siren that rose the concern of the public. The rumors in the city were about an emergency release of polluting substances into the atmosphere and even about the siren warning the city population about the terrorists’ attack … November 21 2013, 15:53 3 063 views

Kazakhstan News

Air-Astana «Boeing 767/300» makes emergency landing

Almaty airport control tower has beenreported that the flight "Almaty-Bangkok" by Air-Astana which took off from Almaty on 21.11.2013 at 01.45am, was returning to the airport due totechnical reasons, the press service of the Department of Internal Affairs on transport reports. November 21 2013, 15:32 3 822 views

World News

Obama pays tribute to John F. Kennedy legacy

Honoring the legacy of John F. Kennedy, President Barack Obama laid a wreath at the assassinated president's gravesite as a nation remembers that terrible day in Dallas a half-century ago Friday. Obama also recognized a group of distinguished Americans — including Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey — with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, an award created by Kennedy. November 21 2013, 15:30 2 426 views

Economy

Memorandum On TCO Future Growth Project Signed

The Republic of Kazakhstan and Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that sets out mutual commitments to progress TCO’s plans to increase production at Tengiz field. November 21 2013, 14:59 8 100 views

Ecology

“Intelligent pig” for Kashagan

The situation in Kashagan remains uncertain. Probably, the arrival of the robot inspector (“intelligent pig” -pipeline inspection gauge) for inspection of the offshore section of the pipeline will help to identify the causes of leaks. November 21 2013, 13:13 8 649 views

Kazakhstan News

International airport in Taraz to open soon

The international airport called "Aulie- Ata" in Taraz is preparing to open, and so the visit of the Minister of Transport and Communications of Kazakhstan Askar Zhumagaliev is expected. November 21 2013, 12:12 4 380 views

Kazakhstan News

Flights between Yerevan and Astana to give boost to bilateral business ties

Launch of direct air flights between Yerevan and Kazakh capital city Astana will give a boost to business ties between Armenia and Kazakhstan, Kazakh prime minister Serik Akhmedov said Wednesday in Russian St. Petersburg during a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Tigran Sargsyan, bnews.kz reports. November 21 2013, 11:54 3 311 views

World News

SCO members expected to ease Asia-Europe road transport

An Asia-Europe transport corridor could be established in 2017, according to an agreement which is expected to be signed at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The agreement would create conditions for an Asia-Europe transport corridor between Lianyungang in east China's Jiangsu Province and St. Petersburg in northwest Russia. November 21 2013, 11:43 2 419 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan to get three additional days off in December

Kazakhstan will enjoy additional three days off for December holidays, Tengrinews reports. November 20 2013, 19:40 2 762 views

World News

Sardinia hit by deadly Cyclone Cleopatra and floods

At least 18 people, including four children, have been killed in flooding on the Italian island of Sardinia after a cyclone and heavy rain. A number of people are reported missing after rivers burst their banks. Cars were swept away and bridges collapsed. November 20 2013, 19:34 2 825 views

Kazakhstan News

Ablyazov appeals demand his extradition case be dismissed

Ablyazov's lawyers believe that the evidences, proving the guilt of their client, were obtained in violation of the law November 20 2013, 16:04 2 563 views

Kazakhstan News

Most suitable rival for Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin announced

The most suitable rival for WBA middleweight World Champion Gennady 'GGG' Golovkin from Kazakhstan has been announced, Vesti.kz reports. November 20 2013, 15:43 3 247 views

World News

Gulnara Karimova: Uzbek leader's daughter wages Twitter war

Dubbed the "Princess" of Uzbekistan, Gulnara Karimova is known both for her pop star image as well as her political ambitions. November 20 2013, 15:26 3 729 views

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Extremist gets 20 years

A court in Atyrau sentenced Orynbassar Munatov, 26, a follower of an extremist religious movement, to 20 years of imprisonment in a maximum security penal colony. November 20 2013, 15:11 11 667 views

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Turkey’s Kurdish opening

A meeting between the Turkish prime minister and the president of the autonomous Kurdish region in Northern Iraq is being seen as historic. For the first time, Prime Minister Erdogan referred to Kurdistan by name. November 20 2013, 12:06 2 531 views

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Obama urges against fresh Iran sanctions

US President Barack Obama has urged US senators to hold off from proposing more sanctions against Iran to allow time for world powers to complete a deal on Iran's nuclear programme. November 20 2013, 10:44 2 281 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh embassy in Britain to move to new building

Even the fines for parking violations of Kazakh diplomats were caused by the improper location of the building. November 20 2013, 10:23 2 449 views

Other News

Geolog flyover 'nearly' open

Closed for reconstruction in July, the Geolog railway bridge over the motorway to Karabatan has almost been finished. November 20 2013, 09:52 12 507 views

Kazakhstan News

Common historical roots of our peoples should promote full cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary - Hungarian PM Viktor Orban

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov is on a two-day official visit to Hungary November 19 2013, 16:37 2 127 views

World News

Gadhafi's legacy leaves Libya on the brink

Libya's army is deploying on the streets of Tripoli in an effort to wrestle back control of events that spiralled out of control and into violence over the weekend. An uneasy calm has settled over the city. November 19 2013, 16:14 3 178 views

World News

Lebanon blasts hit Iran's embassy in Beirut

At least 22 people are reported to have been killed in two explosions which hit the Iranian embassy in the Lebanese capital Beirut in quick succession. November 19 2013, 15:13 2 868 views

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Museum marked tenge birthday: Back to 1USD=4.75KZT times

The regional museum of local lore hosted a money exhibition devoted to the 20th anniversary of the Kazakh currency. November 19 2013, 11:23 12 405 views

World News

Indonesia leader says Australia spying damaged ties

Indonesia's president says ties with Australia have been "damaged" by reports that Canberra spied on his phone calls and those of his ministers. November 19 2013, 11:17 2 150 views