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​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 2 389 views

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 2 622 views

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 2 012 views

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 2 591 views

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 2 300 views

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 2 306 views

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 2 859 views

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 2 119 views

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 3 241 views

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 6 449 views

Kazakhstan News

​“Made in Kazakhstan” pavilion proposed to be opened at EXPO-2017

A "Made in Kazakhstan" pavilion with the products made in Kazakhstan is proposed to be opened in the EXPO town during the international specialized exhibition in Astana in 2017, head of the project "Made in Kazakhstan" Rimma Tazhibayeva told at the CCS press conference. November 3 2015, 15:48 5 144 views

World News

​Police 'raid German football federation offices' over World Cup graft claims

The 2006 Football World Cup trophy is pictured during its presentation to the public in Freiburg, Germany on April 11, 2006. November 3 2015, 15:46 2 252 views

World News

'External influence' caused Sinai plane crash

The Russian airline Kogalymavia has blamed "external influence" for Saturday's Sinai plane crash which killed 224 people, BBC News reports. November 3 2015, 15:09 2 233 views

World News

​U.S. Department of State announces new U.S. Assistance Programs in Central Asia

The United States of America is strongly committed to the prosperity, sovereignty, stability, and security of the five Central Asian countries as well as a vision of regional economic connectivity through its New Silk Road initiative, the U.S. Department of State said. November 3 2015, 10:15 2 161 views

Kazakhstan News

​Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives in London on official visit

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has arrived in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on official visit, the president's press service said. November 3 2015, 09:40 2 783 views

Kazakhstan News

​Orphanages are closed in Kazakhstan, family-type homes preferred

Seven orphanages have been closed across Kazakhstan in 2015. Member of the National Commission for Women's Affairs, Family and Demographic Policy, Director of 'Bauyrzhan' Charity Fund Zhuldyz Omarbekova told a press conference in Astana today. November 2 2015, 17:45 2 335 views

World News

Flight 9268 air carrier blames A321 crash in Egypt on midair mechanical impact

A senior manager of the Kogalymavia air carrier, whose A321 passenger liner crashed in Egypt last Saturday, has blamed the disaster on major damage caused to the plane's frame in flight. November 2 2015, 17:36 2 770 views

World News

Kennett Square police probe reports of needles in Halloween candy

Police in Kennett Square have launched a candy tampering investigation after needles were reportedly found in several children's Halloween hauls. November 2 2015, 17:27 2 164 views

Kazakhstan News

​It snowed in Almaty

Having found the snow-covered city behind windows residents of Almaty were charmed and took these beautiful photos. November 2 2015, 17:19 2 164 views

Society

Women pocket lifters in Atyrau shopping mall (VIDEO)

Women pocket lifters got caught in the lens of surveillance camera in “Grazie" boutique located at "Tamasha" shopping center in Atyrau. November 2 2015, 16:10 11 627 views

Kazakhstan News

NASA Captures Satellite Images of Mysterious Geoglyphs in Kazakhstan

In the remote plains of northern Kazakhstan, colossal and ancient earthworks may have been used to track the rising and setting of the sun. November 2 2015, 15:48 5 695 views

Kazakhstan News

Daniyar Akishev appointed as National Bank Chief

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed the Senate (upper house) of the Parliament to support Daniyar Akishev's post to the chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan. November 2 2015, 11:55 2 512 views

World News

Russia plane 'broke up in air', bodies flown home from Egypt

A Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt broke up "in the air", an investigator said, as the bodies of many of the 224 people killed on board were flown home. November 2 2015, 11:46 2 245 views

World News

Al Qaeda chief urges militant unity against Russia in Syria

Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri called on Muslim supporters to band together to confront the threat from the West and Russia in Syria and Iraq, the latest recording suggesting greater unity between al Qaeda and Islamic State. November 2 2015, 10:57 2 003 views

Kazakhstan News

FC Atlético players arrive in Astana

FC Atlético players have arrived in Astana to clash with FC Astana in the UEFA Champions League Group C match. November 2 2015, 10:40 2 559 views