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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 7 451 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 1 370 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 1 132 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 2 719 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 3 524 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 1 290 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 1 617 просмотрs

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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 1 262 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 1 176 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 1 181 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan readies for Davis Cup quarterfinal clash with Australia

Kazakhstan Tennis Federation has revealed names of the players who will face Australia in the Davis Cup quarterfinal in mid July. July 8 2015, 14:48 1 309 просмотрs

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Decision on expanding SCO expected at summit in Ufa — Russian presidential adviser

Expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be announced at the SCO summit in Ufa, Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov told journalists. July 8 2015, 14:38 1 394 просмотрs

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US Army 'to cut 40,000 troops by the end of 2017'

The US Army is to reduce the size of its force by 40,000 soldiers over the next two years, according to US media. July 8 2015, 14:06 1 176 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Modi visit: India, Kazakhstan ink five agreements

India and Kazakhstan on Wednesday inked five agreements, including defence, railways and uranium supply, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev here. July 8 2015, 12:44 1 189 просмотрs

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Egyptians lambast 'ugly' new Nefertiti statue

The unveiling of an ugly copy of a famously beautiful bust of Queen Nefertiti caused Egyptians to mock the authorities as well as the current state of art in the country. July 7 2015, 17:24 1 739 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

The Head of State visited the Open Golf Tournament for the Cup of Astana

The competition was attended by the representatives of Kazakhstan and foreign countries. July 7 2015, 17:11 1 142 просмотрs

Culture

Orchestra to stage concert on the Ural River bank tonight

Tonight, July 8, at 8:00pm the Atyrau folk orchestra named after Dina Nurpeisova will stage a concert on the embankment of the Ural River (on the pier near Sanatoriy). July 8 2015, 15:40 5 237 просмотрs

Society

​In Atyrau two people suffered from festive fireworks

Emergency Department of Atyrau Oblast reported that on July 6 in Atyrau at Issatai and Makhambet Square during fireworks dedicated to Astana Day two people suffered from burns. July 7 2015, 15:57 2 481 просмотрs

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Week After Beach Attack, Tunisia Declares State Of Emergency

More than a week after a deadly attack by an Islamic extremist at a Tunisian beachfront resort that killed 38 foreign tourists, the president of the North African country has declared a state of emergency. July 7 2015, 11:35 1 227 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Astana day celebrations commenced with flag raising ceremony

Astana Day celebrations started with a traditional flag raising ceremony held in Astana and attended by the country's president. The ceremony took place on the main flagpole of the Kazakh capital. The country's largest 450-square meter flag was raised to an altitude of 111 meters above ground.The national flag is a symbol of the success and national unity. July 7 2015, 11:09 1 601 просмотрs

Economy

​First benzol recovered!

On July 3 the first batch of commercial benzol has been recovered at the Complex facility for production of aromatic hydrocarbons (KPA) at Atyrau refinery. July 7 2015, 10:25 2 636 просмотрs

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​Calls in France to offer asylum, citizenship, to Snowden and Assange

Leaders from all sides of the French political spectrum urged the French government on Thursday to offer political asylum, and even French citizenship, to the American defector Edward Snowden and to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The calls were made in response to news earlier this week that the United States National Security Agency spied on the personal communications of three French presidents from the 1990s to at least 2012. July 3 2015, 15:49 1 208 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan's Kostanay oblast hit by tornado, 12 injured

Sarykol village of Kostanay oblast in northern Kazakhstan has been hit by a tornado. July 3 2015, 15:38 2 036 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Development of Kazakhstan's space industry discussed in Akorda

Today Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has chaired a briefing session with members of the Security Council in Astana, the Akorda's press service reports. July 3 2015, 12:36 2 219 просмотрs

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Sting, Elbow, Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel among artists contributing to Dalai Lama's 80th birthday album

The Dalai Lama has long enjoyed an avid following among Western musicians and, as he turns 80, both new and veteran stars are offering songs to spread his message. July 3 2015, 12:29 2 298 просмотрs