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Far right group challenges Ukraine’s government after gun battle

A Ukrainian far right group has demanded the resignation of the county's interior minister. July 13 2015, 10:30 1 330 просмотрs

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Enigmatic British native likely to become the new chairman of Ukrnafta

The mysterious elected candidate for the new chairman of the board position of Ukrnafta, an oil and gas company, is still not fully revealed to public. However, a major hint – his British citizenship – boils it down to the name Mark Rollins. July 13 2015, 10:15 1 447 просмотрs

Society

​One-person picket against water tariff increase

On July 12, on the river embankment under the central bridge between regional and city government buildings one-person picket was organized by Talgat Ayan, the resident of Atyrau. Talgat organized this picket in protest of future increase of tariffs for water that the government promised to launch as of August 1 this year (see “Water bills will jump 50% as of August 1"). July 13 2015, 10:00 2 804 просмотрs

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US military leaders call Russia ‘greatest threat’, demand more funding

The Marine Corps commandant thought to be taking over the Joint Chiefs of Staff told lawmakers Russia was the “greatest threat" to US national security, echoing claims made by Air Force's civilian chief and the recently published US military strategy. July 10 2015, 15:57 1 530 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Cause of bizarre sleeping illness in Kazakh village revealed

High concentration of carbon monoxide is to blame for mysterious sleeping dropsy that torments residents of Kalachi village in Akmola region for the past couple of years, Vice Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Berdybek Saparbayev declared on Friday. July 10 2015, 15:37 2 024 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Vice PM of Kazakhstan named as Kazatomprom chairman

First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kazatomprom JSC. July 10 2015, 13:18 2 373 просмотрs

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‘Communist crucifix’ gift to pope in Bolivia raises eyebrows

Pope Francis in Bolivia on his South American tour looked somewhat bemused when his host President Evo Morales handed him an unusual gift : a wooden hammer and sickle crucifix. July 10 2015, 12:56 1 389 просмотрs

Crime

UK citizen fined for no work permit

The specialized administrative court of Atyrau passed the decision concerning Gray Craig David- the citizen of Great Britain, who worked at Kashagan project without permit documents. July 10 2015, 11:11 5 457 просмотрs

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Greece offers tax hikes and pension reform in new bailout plan

Greece has submitted new bailout proposals to its eurozone creditors in a last ditch effort to unlock more funding and avoid economic collapse. The measures are more in line with lenders' demands than previous offers. July 10 2015, 10:33 1 306 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

SCO heads of state to hold summit in Ufa

The meeting will also be attended by leaders of five observer states - Afghanistan, India, Iran, Mongolia, and Pakistan. July 10 2015, 10:00 1 310 просмотрs

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Russia cuts off power supplies to Kremlin-backed rebels: Kiev

Kiev said Tuesday that Russia had cut off electricity to Ukraine's rebel-run regions in what appears to be another sign that Moscow is losing interest in plans to splinter its neighbour. July 9 2015, 17:29 1 274 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan abolishes visas for citizens of 19 countries

19 countries have joined the list of countries which citizens do not need a visa when entering Kazakhstan, this has been announced at today's press conference in Central Communications Service by first Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs - Commissioner of Expo 2017 Rapil Zhoshybayev. July 9 2015, 17:28 1 663 просмотрs

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Thai PM defends decision to send Uighurs back to China

Thailand's prime minister defended a decision to forcibly return nearly 100 Uighur Muslim migrants to China despite rights groups concerns they could face ill-treatment upon their return, saying if they encountered any problems it was not Bangkok's fault. July 9 2015, 17:10 1 629 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

New Kazakhstani low-cost airline presented

Presentation of the newly launched Kazakhstani airline Qazaq Air in Astana showcased the first aircraft of the company. July 9 2015, 16:58 1 923 просмотрs

Economy

​Water bills will jump 50% as of August 1

As of August 1, 2015 tap water in Atyrau will rise in price: for the population - for 48,4%, for other consumers - for 67%. This was informed by the regional department on regulation of natural monopolies and protection of the competition. July 9 2015, 16:41 2 755 просмотрs

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Russia unveils ‘straight’ flag, internet responds

Vladimir Putin's United Russia Party has unveiled a 'straight flag' in an effort to counteract the rainbow flag used worldwide as symbol of gay pride and LGBT rights. July 9 2015, 15:25 7 827 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Davis Cup tennis: Nick Kyrgios tanking row will not affect upcoming clash, Kazakhstan captain says

Tanking allegations against Nick Kyrgios may have consumed the tennis media spotlight in recent days, but Kazakhstan's captain says the on-court controversy will not affect the upcoming Davis Cup clash. July 9 2015, 15:18 1 483 просмотрs

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South Carolina legislature passes bill to remove Confederate flag

The South Carolina legislature passed a bill early Thursday to remove the Confederate battle flag from the state capitol grounds after an emotional 13-hour debate over the controversial banner. July 9 2015, 13:12 1 246 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​At least 30 injured in 'free-for-all' fight between Kazakh and Chinese workers of Aktogay mine in East Kazakhstan

More than 30 people, including Chinese citizens, were injured in a 'free-for-all' fight that occurred on the territory of the Aktogay mine in East Kazakhstan region, the authorities said. July 9 2015, 13:09 2 863 просмотрs

Economy

​We shouldn't depend only on “big three” - Kashagan, Tengiz, Karachaganak

Kazakhstans' KAZENERGY Association uniting more than 70 major players in the oil, gas and energy business issued its information bulletin for June 2015. July 9 2015, 11:55 3 670 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Anomalous heat will come to West of Kazakhstan again

Hot weather will come to the West of Kazakhstan on July 9-11, reports Kazhydromet. July 8 2015, 17:03 1 426 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazkommertsbank to have difficulty in problem asset recovery without government support - S&P

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services kept on CreditWatch with negative implications its 'B' long-term issuer credit rating on Kazakhstan-based Kazkommertsbank JSC (KKB). July 8 2015, 16:57 1 754 просмотрs

World News

Oil sinks toward $56 as China, Greece and Iran weigh

Oil fell toward $56 a barrel on Wednesday, trading close to a three-month low, as China's accelerating stock market plunge and the Greek debt crisis raised the possibility of weaker economic growth that could hit oil demand. July 8 2015, 15:28 1 384 просмотрs

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Fear China's stock-market earthquake

For all my obsession with the probable exit of Greece from the euro and the most important social-security-cutting and tax-reforming UK budget for many years, there is an earthquake happening in China that may end up touching our lives as much. July 8 2015, 15:13 1 309 просмотрs

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Saakashvili, Ukraine’s governor in Odessa, dismisses 20 senior officials

Having heard performance reports by the heads of these agencies last year Saakashvili said they were doing nothing and ordered the dismissal of all staff. July 8 2015, 15:09 1 315 просмотрs