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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 1 456 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

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 4 271 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 2 297 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

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 1 293 просмотрs

World News

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 1 437 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 1 338 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 1 289 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 1 397 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

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 1 928 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 1 177 просмотрs

World News

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 1 601 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

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 1 628 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 1 622 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 1 393 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

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 1 975 просмотрs

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US House approves tougher sanctions against Iran

The US House of Representatives has approved a bill of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports and other economic sectors including mining and automobile industries. August 1 2013, 16:15 1 370 просмотрs

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Lightning kills lonely shepherd in steppe

A lightning struck an 18-year-old boy when grazing cattle in an open field in Kyzylkoga District August 1 2013, 15:33 1 973 просмотрs

Economy

Sinopec fails to launch aromatic hydrocarbons complex

The long-awaited startup of aromatic hydrocarbons production complex at ANPZ, the Atyrau refinery, has been postponed to uncertain date August 1 2013, 12:14 2 546 просмотрs

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The lure of the disaster movie

Marauding zombies, terrorist attacks and apocalyptic visions are all the rage in the multiplex. Why are audiences so keen to watch the end of the world as we know it? August 1 2013, 12:10 1 481 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan-born alleged rape victim testifies against American adopting parents

The 21-y.o. alleged victim of the sexual abuse testified against his American adoptive parents August 1 2013, 11:56 2 042 просмотрs

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Ablyazov arrested in France

Mukhtar Ablyazov, the ex-banker of Kazakhstan's BTA bank accused of embezzling billions and sentenced to a prison term by London's High Court, has been finally arrested, Financial Times reports citing Ablyazov's lawyer. August 1 2013, 11:42 1 391 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in war of words over water

A simmering water dispute between Astana and Bishkek is heating up, with Kyrgyzstan threatening to cut electricity to its neighbor and reportedly accusing Kazakh officials of attempted extortion – then denying it. July 31 2013, 17:39 1 310 просмотрs

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Deadly jump off bridge claims one life

An 18 year old man jumped off the central bridge into the Ural seeking adrenaline while his friend was shooting the stunt on the video. July 31 2013, 12:43 2 337 просмотрs

World News

Snowden's father says willing to fly to Moscow on FBI request

The father of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden said on Wednesday he was willing to agree to a request by the FBI to fly to Moscow to see his son, but first needed to know what the security services wanted. July 31 2013, 12:35 1 446 просмотрs

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Israel and Palestinians ready to 'heed the call of history' with nine-month peace bid

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators on Tuesday committed to the ambitious target of reaching a peace deal within nine months, as John Kerry, the US Secretary of State, said they were ready to "heed the call of history". July 31 2013, 12:21 1 624 просмотрs