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US official: 'IS making and using chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria'

There is a growing belief within the US government that the Islamic State militant group is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, a US official has told the BBC. September 11 2015, 10:06 1 318 просмотрs

Politics

New honorary Consul of South Korea appointed in Atyrau

On September 8-9, the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan Cho YONGCHON visited Atyrau with working visit. The main purpose of his visit was the appointment of the honourable consul of Korea in Atyrau. Famous businessman, the former head of Atyrau Oblast Sagat Tougelbaev was appointed as the council. September 11 2015, 09:42 10 146 просмотрs

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Azerbaijan to file lawsuit against ‘France 2’ TV channel

Azerbaijan intends to file a lawsuit against the French television channel 'France 2' due to a program titled 'Cash Investigation', aired Sept. 7, which aimed at slandering the country, the Agence France-Presse quoted the Azerbaijani side's lawyer Olivier Prado as saying Sept. 10. September 10 2015, 16:41 1 686 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Turkic leaders to arrive in Astana on Sept 11

Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan will meet in Astana, Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov said September 8 during the meeting with the representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Astana. September 10 2015, 16:01 1 295 просмотрs

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Extreme flooding: Houses swept away, residents stuck on roofs in Japan

Mammoth flooding over eastern Japan washed away houses and forced residents to their rooftops, desperate for rescue by military helicopters. September 10 2015, 15:49 1 301 просмотрs

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Passenger Films British Airways Jet on Fire at Las Vegas Airport

When a plane burst into flames during takeoff at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport Tuesday, a passenger caught the terrifying moment on video. September 10 2015, 10:51 1 358 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan still planning to resume production at Kashagan late 2016

Kazakhstan still plans to resume commercial production of oil at the suspended giant Kashagan oilfield in the Caspian offshore at the end of 2016, the country's First Vice Minister of Energy Uzakbai karabalin told a briefing today. September 10 2015, 10:43 1 653 просмотрs

Economy

Companies employing foreign labour violated the law

The prosecutor's office of the Zhyloi District revealed the facts of violation of the RoK Labour Code in the foreign limited liability partnerships working in the region. September 10 2015, 10:32 4 215 просмотрs

Economy

"​Gallery play" or Continuation of "Caspian Sulfur Company” LLP dispute

On September 8, 2015 near the buildings of the Justice Department and Prosecutor's Office of Atyrau Oblast T. Kizatova, the Chairman of the Public Association "Demos", made a public speech. She allegedly represents the interests of Caspian Sulfur Company LLP. September 9 2015, 11:07 3 823 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Minister: Petrol prices in Kazakhstan to get back to normal soon

Petrol prices in Kazakhstan will normalize in a month's time, believes Minister of Energy Uzakbai Karabalin. At a press conference on Wednesday, Minsiter Karabalin admitted that the Government's decision to stop regulating prices for petrol in early September caused a jump in the prices countrywide. September 9 2015, 11:57 1 390 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Russian, Ukrainian Presidents to visit Kazakhstan

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko are expected to visit Kazakhstan, Kazinform quotes FM Yerlan Idrissov as saying at the briefing today. September 9 2015, 11:41 1 287 просмотрs

World News

France Prepares Airstrikes Against Islamic State in Syria

France is preparing to launch airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria, French President François Hollande said on Monday, expanding his nation's involvement in the Syrian conflict. September 9 2015, 11:19 1 407 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Astana hosts briefing dedicated to celebration of 550th anniversary of Kazakh Khanate

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Erlan Idrissov held a briefing for the representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Astana. September 9 2015, 11:17 1 702 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Former mayor of Kostanay held on suspicion of power abuse

Former mayor of Kostanay city Akhmetbek Akhmetzhanov detained on September 8 on suspicion of power abuse September 9 2015, 10:21 1 263 просмотрs

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So cool: Sweden's latest Icehotel unveiled

As winter looms on northern horizons, Sweden's Icehotel is making its comeback. September 9 2015, 10:16 1 499 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan plans to set up a government for Citizens Corporation

The term "government corporation" Government for citizens "will corporate as a single provider of public services in the legislation, said Vice Minister of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan Saken Sarsenov. September 9 2015, 09:50 1 605 просмотрs

Crime

​Two Sisters Shot Dead in Avangard, Gunman Commits Suicide

Today, September 8, approximately at 11.00 in Avangard district of Atyrau double murder occurred when the man shot dead two persons and then committed suicide. September 8 2015, 16:16 5 132 просмотрs

World News

​World oil prices down

World oil prices have decreased after the trades held on Monday at the leading oil stock exchanges. The data were reported by the sites of London and New York crude stock exchanges. September 8 2015, 15:53 1 447 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Devaluation necessary for restoration of Kazakh currency market: Bolat Zhamishev

Chairman of the Development Bank of Kazakhstan Bolat Zhamishev has spoken to Russia 24 about the depreciation of the national currency - the Kazakh tenge - and outlook of the economy of Kazakhstan. September 8 2015, 15:25 1 821 просмотрs

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Hungary's defence minister resigns over refugee crisis

Hungary's Defence Minister Csaba Hende resigned after a national security council meeting was held to discuss the huge influx of refugees and migrants arriving in the country. September 8 2015, 15:10 1 282 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​CEO of KazMunayGas EP resigned

Director General of KazMunayGas Exploration&Production (KMG EP) Abat Nurseitov resigned from his position, reads the company's press service report. September 8 2015, 11:50 2 231 просмотрs

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Russia’s Deadliest Nuclear Sub Heading to Kamchatka

Russian Borei-class nuclear-powered ballistic submarine Alexander Nevsky is set to join the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet in late September, a senior Navy representative said on Tuesday. September 8 2015, 11:26 1 366 просмотрs

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EU president: Refugee crisis is start of real exodus

EU President Donald Tusk has warned that the refugee crisis affecting Europe was part of an "exodus" from war-torn countries that could last years. September 8 2015, 11:04 1 282 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Witness in corruption trial of Serik Akhmetov recants

One of the witnesses for the prosecution in the corruption trial of former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Akhmetov has recanted his testimony, Kazakh media report from the court room. September 8 2015, 11:00 1 726 просмотрs

Society

​Water tariff increase protester Talgat Ayan: “We'll take the matter to court”

The government administration of Atyrau Oblast supported the monopolist who increased water tariff. In this situation the public activists from Atyrau are planning to assert their rights for the adequate cost of water in court. September 8 2015, 10:15 3 231 просмотрs