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Vladimir Putin tops Forbes' 2015 world's most powerful people list for the third year in a row

Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump both made their debut on this year's list. November 5 2015, 18:34 1 445 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakh, French businessmen to sign USD 5 bln worth deals

Kazakh Leader Nursultan Nazarbayev has met today with business communities of France, the so called "leaders of French industrialization". November 5 2015, 18:28 1 411 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

P.Pouyanne told N.Nazarbayev about the development of Kashagan field

A meeting of the Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev with Total Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanné was held in Paris. During the meeting the sides discussed the main directions of cooperation in the field of hydrocarbon production, the press service of Akorda reports. November 5 2015, 18:20 1 495 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​President Nazarbayev arrives in Paris to start official visit to France

Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has arrived in Paris for an official visit, the president's press service reports. November 5 2015, 16:12 1 327 просмотрs

World News

2015 Million Mask March: Anonymous readies for global day of action in over 650 cities

Tens of thousands of activists disguised as Guy Fawkes are expected to the flood streets of over 671 cities as the Anonymous-led Million Mask March sweeps the globe. The hacktivist group and its followers will protest censorship, corruption, war and poverty. November 5 2015, 15:30 2 385 просмотрs

World News

After Catalans, Basques Launch Process for Independence From Spain

Separatists in the Basque region of Spain have started formally laying the groundwork for their push for independence from the government in Madrid. November 5 2015, 12:05 1 435 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​National currency rate repeats historic low in Kazakhstan

The exchange rate the national currency tenge hit a new historic low in Kazakhstan these days. November 5 2015, 11:58 2 268 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhtelecom and Tele2 unify mobile operators in Kazakhstan

Kazakhtelecom and Tele 2 will unify the mobile operators in Kazakhstan, reports the national communications operator. November 5 2015, 10:55 3 897 просмотрs

Crime

​Murder near betting office

In Atyrau near betting office located at the crossing of Dosmukhamedov and Moldagulova streets a group of people had a fight during which 26-y.o. security guard of betting office died on the spot from knife wounds. November 4 2015, 17:15 4 694 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

EBRD advances 13.5 billion tenge to Bank CenterCredit for Kazakh SMEs

The EBRD continues to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kazakhstan with a new loan to Bank CenterCredit (BCC), a local partner bank for the purpose of on-lending to SMEs. November 4 2015, 16:40 1 461 просмотрs

World News

Maldives declares state of emergency

The president of Maldives has called for a 30-day state of emergency after a second alleged assassination attempt since September. The decision comes in front of a planned anti-government demonstration. November 4 2015, 16:34 1 336 просмотрs

World News

​At least 25 people killed in Russian cargo plane crash in South Sudan

At least 25 people were killed in the crash of an An-12 cargo plane in South Sudan, media reported Wednesday. November 4 2015, 15:18 1 302 просмотрs

World News

Romania PM Ponta resigns over Bucharest nightclub fire

Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has said he is resigning, a day after some 20,000 people took to the streets to protest against a nightclub fire that left 32 people dead. November 4 2015, 15:14 1 291 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan wants to play host to International Tchaikovsky Competition

Kazakhstani violinist, the People's Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan and rector of the Kazakh National University of Arts Aiman Mussakhajayeva suggested holding the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Kazakhstan. November 4 2015, 12:58 1 566 просмотрs

World News

Russia in Syria: Assad loyalists paraded in cages through Damascus by rebels trying to stop air strikes

Syrian rebels have put hundreds of Assad loyalists in cages in a besieged Damascus suburb and are believed to be using them as propaganda to end the air strikes. November 4 2015, 12:39 1 515 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Man dies after setting himself on fire in Kokshetau

A 20-year-old man who set himself on fire in Kokshetau on Sunday has passed away of sustained burns, Kazinform correspondent reports. November 4 2015, 12:37 1 287 просмотрs

World News

Massive fire, explosions in Bracknell industrial estate west of London

Giant flames lit up the skies of the town of Bracknell about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of central London late on Tuesday, reportedly consuming an industrial estate building. Witnesses reported multiple loud blasts and train services were disrupted. November 4 2015, 11:32 1 593 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Shell sees coop with Kazakhstan as one of its priorities - CEO

In the course of his official trip to the UK, Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with Chief Executive Officer of Shell Concern Ben van Beurden in London, Akorda press service informs. November 4 2015, 10:51 1 318 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan, UK sign $4.6 bn in trade deals

Britain and Kazakhstan signed trade deals worth £3 billion (4.2 billion euros, $4.6 billion) Tuesday as Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev is paying two-day official visit to London. November 4 2015, 10:10 1 540 просмотрs

World News

Taiwan and China presidents set for historic meeting

The leaders of China and Taiwan will take part in the first official meeting between the two since separating in 1949. Attitudes toward Beijing have created a hostile divide in Taiwan's political landscape. November 4 2015, 10:00 1 395 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

No scores in Astana v Atlético match

The first half of Astana-Atletico Champions League match ended in a draw, Sports.kz reports. November 4 2015, 02:11 1 372 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

UEFA Champions League. Astana-Atletico, tonight

Today, November 3, Astana FC hosts Atletico FC from Madrid in the capital city of Kazakhstan within the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, Kazinform refers to Vesti.kz. November 3 2015, 18:24 1 948 просмотрs

World News

Turkish Air Force bombing northern Iraq

The Turkish Air Force planes are bombing the PKK's positions in northern Iraq, the General Staff of the Turkish armed forces said Nov. 3. November 3 2015, 18:00 1 285 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan mulls selling stake in miner ERG, dozens other firms

Nov 3 Kazakhstan's government is considering selling some or all of its stakes in 60 companies, including miner Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), flagship carrier Air Astana and Kazakhtelecom, two sources close to the cabinet told Reuters. November 3 2015, 17:51 2 179 просмотрs

Society

​"Atyrau - Almaty" train car was covered with smoke (+VIDEO)

Today, November 3, at 12:10 noon, in one of passenger cars of the train # 41 following from Atyrau to Almaty smoke was created. November 3 2015, 16:00 4 577 просмотрs