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Kazakhstan recalls books after spat with Ukraine

Ex-Soviet republic Kazakhstan has recalled a series of school textbooks that Ukraine said acknowledged Crimea as part of Russia following complaints from Kiev. October 2 2015, 11:31 1 251 просмотрs

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Decision made for Transaero to go bankrupt

The bankruptcy of the Russia's airline is the only way out of the situation and the decision may be taken at the meeting chaired by the PM Dmitry Medvedev, sat the sources familiar with the situation. October 2 2015, 10:25 1 594 просмотрs

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Kazakhstan eyeing possibility to transport hydrocarbons to India

Kazakhstan is considering the possibility to transport its hydrocarbons and to ensure Russian oil and gas transit to India, IA Novosti-Kazakhstan quoted the KazTransOil Director General Kairgeldy Kabyldin as saying Oct. 1. October 2 2015, 09:55 1 904 просмотрs

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​Palestinian flag raised at the United Nations headquarters for the first time

The Palestinian flag was raised for the first time at the United Nations headquarters in New York. October 1 2015, 15:53 1 172 просмотрs

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Kazakh pop star Diana Sharapova released music video about Aral Sea tragedy (VIDEO)

Kazakhstani singer Diana Sharapova released a music video about the Aral Sea problem. October 1 2015, 15:27 3 552 просмотрs

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Russia rejects claims its ‘anti-ISIL’ airstrikes hit civilians and other rebels

Russia's defence ministry claims its jets have carried out about 20 flights over Syria hitting eight ISIL targets in Moscow's most dramatic Middle East intervention in decades. October 1 2015, 14:35 1 304 просмотрs

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Guangxi parcel bombs: China investigates fresh blast

Chinese authorities are investigating a fresh explosion in Guangxi province, a day after a series of parcel bombs killed seven people. October 1 2015, 11:47 1 361 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan’s 3 major oil refineries can be privatized

Three major oil refineries in Kazakhstan can be privatized, the deputy chairman of the board of KazMunaiGas JSC National Company, Daniyar Berlibayev, said Sept. 30, IA Novosti-Kazakhstan reported. October 1 2015, 11:03 1 784 просмотрs

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​Kazakhstan proposed to establish alternative to OPEC

Kazakhstan proposed to transform the OPEC or establish a new organization responsible for controlling production of oil worldwide. September 30 2015, 17:33 1 238 просмотрs

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France investigates Assad for atrocities in Syria war

Using a dossier of photos allegedly taken during the first two years of the ongoing Syrian war, authorities in France have said they will investigate Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for crimes against humanity. September 30 2015, 17:28 1 281 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​National Bank denies information on Kelimbetov's resignation

Press service of National Bank of Kazakhstan doesn't confirm information on Kairat Kelimbetov's resignation from the post of the chairman of National Bank. September 30 2015, 16:54 1 586 просмотрs

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Iran's leader demands Muslim world probe haj deaths

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani used a major United Nations speech on Saturday to demand an investigation into a crush that killed over 700 people at the haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. September 30 2015, 15:32 1 299 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kelimbetov leaves the post of head of the National Bank

Kairat Kelimbetov will leave the post of head of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, said an informed source in Astana. September 30 2015, 15:13 1 614 просмотрs

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Eni, KazMunayGaz to explore Caspian Sea

Italian energy company Eni and Kazakhstan's state-owned KazMunayGaz have entered into a 50-50 joint venture to explore and operate in the Isatay offshore block in the central Asian country's Caspian Sea, Eni reported in a Wednesday press release. September 30 2015, 14:47 2 012 просмотрs

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​U.S. State Secretary John Kerry expected in Kazakhstan

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to visit Kazakhstan this year, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev said at a briefing on Wednesday on the results of his working trip to the United States. September 30 2015, 12:20 1 433 просмотрs

Culture

​How we are going to celebrate the City Day

According to the tradition Atyrau will celebrate the City Day at the beginning of October. The festive program is very rich and varied: September 30 2015, 11:31 10 160 просмотрs

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Three killed as clashes over mine projects turns violent in Peru

At least three people have been killed and several others injured in violent clashes between Peru's police forces and the farmers protesting a large copper mining project, which they say may lead to pollution in their lands. September 30 2015, 10:45 1 316 просмотрs

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Ukraine leader mocks Russia's call for anti-terrorism coalition

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday derided Russia's call for the creation of an international antiterrorism coalition, saying the Russians inspire terrorism on their own doorstep and back bellicose puppet governments. September 30 2015, 10:40 1 263 просмотрs

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U.S. judge dismisses Sept. 11 victims' case against Saudi Arabia

A U.S. judge on Tuesday dismissed claims against Saudi Arabia by families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, who accused the country of providing material support to al Qaeda. September 30 2015, 10:32 1 184 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

N.Nazarbayev met with B.Obama in New York

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has held a meeting with President of the United States Barack Obama, the press service of Akorda reported. September 30 2015, 10:27 2 292 просмотрs

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Irtysh River to be used for salvation of dying Aral Sea

Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy suggests using the Irtysh River to save the Aral Sea, one of the worst environmental disasters partly located in Kazakhstan. September 29 2015, 18:11 2 709 просмотрs

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US starts bombing Kunduz area after Taliban captures the city

US warplanes hit Taliban positions near the city of Kunduz, captured the day before by Taliban forces. Afghan government troops have launched a counterattack to retake the city. September 29 2015, 17:44 1 360 просмотрs

Culture

​550th anniversary of Kazakh khanate celebrated in Saraishyk

Celebration dedicated to the 550th anniversary of formation of the Kazakh khanate was held in Saraishyk village on the square next to the Mausoleum built in honour of seven khans that were buried here. State and public figures, scientists-turcologists from Russia, China, India and other countries, cultural figures and men of arts, foreign guests participated at the event. September 29 2015, 16:48 7 255 просмотрs

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Trump wants to lower taxes, except for very rich

Leading Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump said Monday he would eliminate taxes for millions of lower-income Americans, reduce middle class tax burdens and end beneficial deductions for the wealthy, AFP reports September 29 2015, 15:38 1 319 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kashagan will continue to develop - Ministry of Energy

Kazakhstan will continue to develop oil deposit Kashagan, First Deputy Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Uzakbai Karabalin informed at the press conference held within the KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum. September 29 2015, 15:34 1 250 просмотрs