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Zurich prison guard 'helped Syrian flee jail'

Swiss police on Tuesday launched a manhunt for a Syrian man convicted of rape, after he fled his cell along with a female prison guard. February 12 2016, 11:13 3 969 просмотрs

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Russia says U.S. planes bombed Syria's Aleppo on Wednesday

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that two U.S. aircraft had bombed the Syrian city of Aleppo on Feb. 10, and that Russian planes had not been operating in the area. February 11 2016, 18:02 3 095 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Royal Dutch Shell keen to expand footprint in Kazakhstan

The UK-Dutch oil and gas company Royal Dutch Shell is interested in expanding presence in Kazakhstan. February 11 2016, 17:11 2 757 просмотрs

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3 arrested for roles in construction of collapsed Taiwan apartment tower

Time is running out to find survivors in the rubble left by a powerful earthquake that shook southern Taiwan. But the process of holding people responsible for some of the devastation is just beginning. February 10 2016, 17:09 2 059 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Drilling 15 thousand meters wells still relevant within Eurasia project - S. Mynbayev

International project "Eurasia" providing for drilling of wells 15 kilometers deep at the Caspian shelf is still relevant, Chairman of the Board "KazMunaiGas" National Company Sauat Mynbayev told. February 10 2016, 11:55 2 084 просмотрs

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Germany train crash: Controller error theory dismissed

German police have rejected as speculation a report that a line controller turned off an automatic safety system shortly before two passenger trains collided in Bavaria. February 10 2016, 16:11 1 960 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Holidays in Almaty more affordable, than in Turkey - Baibek

Holidays in Almaty are more affordable than in Turkey, said Bauyrzhan Baibek, Mayor of Almaty. February 10 2016, 12:08 2 008 просмотрs

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Oil prices fall 2%

Crude oil prices fell 2 percent on Monday as supply overhang concerns grew after a Saudi-Venezuela meeting on Sunday showed few signs of coordination to boost prices. February 10 2016, 11:59 2 170 просмотрs

Economy

TCO increasing gas production

"Tengizchevroil" LLP, which is developing Tengiz and Korolev oil and gas fields, is increasing the volume of gas production. February 10 2016, 11:49 7 935 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Visa regime must be abolished between Kazakhstan and Iran - A. Abedi

Chairman of Baiterek Holding Kuandyk Bishimbayev, who's been appointed co-chairman of the Kazakh-Iranian Business Council, and Amir Abedi, the co-chairman of the Iranian side, signed the memorandum on mutual understanding in Tehran, the press service of the Holding informs February 10 2016, 11:34 2 119 просмотрs

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Curse to hold? 2,500yo Altai Princess will not be reburied, local judge rules

A judge in Russia's southeastern Altay republic has ruled that the mummy of a 2,500 year-old “Altay princess," which is currently being exhibited at a museum, should not be reburied as requested by local council elders, who believe she is cursed. February 10 2016, 10:50 2 973 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Sensation: Debutants Kazakhstan oust holders Italy, Kazakhstan 5-2 Italy

UEFA Futsal EURO finals debutants Kazakhstan ended the reign of holders Italy to set up a last-four encounter with Spain, for which Cacau's side will be without inspirational, forward-running goalkeeper Higuita due to suspension. February 10 2016, 10:18 2 050 просмотрs

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19th World Festival of Youth & Students to be held in Russia in 2017

The World Federation of Democratic Youth and international student organizations attending the International Consultative Meeting on Feb 7, this year, decided to hold the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students in Russia in 2017,according to the official website of the Russian Ministry of Youth Affairs. February 10 2016, 10:11 2 072 просмотрs

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Deadly train crash in Germany caused by 'human error'

A rail collision that killed at least ten people in Bavaria was triggered by a human mistake, said a source who saw the initial report. Two trains crashed into one another when they were riding on the same track. February 10 2016, 09:50 1 896 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Quota on foreign labour attraction to Kazakhstan makes more than 63 000 people in 2016

The quota on foreign labour power attraction to Kazakhstan in 2016 makes more than 63100 people, reports the Ministry of Health Care and Social Development. February 9 2016, 12:08 1 934 просмотрs

World News

​Turkey and Germany agree on plan to ease refugee crisis

Steps unveiled during Merkel's visit include push to halt assault on Syrian city of Aleppo and curb "illegal migration". February 9 2016, 10:55 2 008 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Ex-banker Mukhtar Ablyazov may be returned to Kazakhstan

The ex-banker Mukhtar Ablyazov may be returned to Kazakhstan. In the nearest future Kazakhstan and France are planning to sign a bilateral agreement about extradition, azh.kz reports. February 9 2016, 10:25 2 047 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Russian Warships Begin Mine Detection Drills in Caspian, Black Seas

Russian warships have started searching for mines and submarines in the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea in the framework of the Southern Military District combat readiness check drills, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, Sputniknews.com reports. February 9 2016, 10:00 1 908 просмотрs

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UAE to create 'minister for happiness' post

The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates has announced that the country will privatise some government services as well as create a state minister position devoted to ensuring the happiness of its citizens. February 9 2016, 09:55 2 133 просмотрs

Society

​Mazhilismen Erkin Shpanov assigned as head of regional department of employment coordination and social security programs

By the order of the regional governor 52-y.o. Mazhilis member Erkin Shpanov was assigned as the head of the regional department of employment coordination and social security programs. February 8 2016, 17:08 7 146 просмотрs

Ecology

​Weather forecasters predict cold February

According to the head of weather forecasts of the regional branch of Kazhydromet Koulyaina Myrzasheva, it tends to become cold. February 8 2016, 17:28 7 149 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Energy Minister briefs Kazakh President on situation in oil & gas sector

Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev received Minister of Energy Vladimir Shkolnik in the Akorda presidential residence on Monday. February 8 2016, 15:32 1 863 просмотрs

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Russia Detains 7 Daesh Suspects Plotting Attacks in Moscow, St. Petersburg

The detained suspects planned to join Daesh ranks in Syria after carrying out terrorist attacks in Russia. February 8 2016, 15:27 2 076 просмотрs

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Haiti's president steps down without successor

Haitian President Michel Martelly gave a farewell speech and departed his office with no successor yet chosen. A constitutional crisis was narrowly avoided after a last-ditch agreement. February 8 2016, 12:03 1 930 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan to export meat to Iran

Kazakhstan will export beat and mutton to Iran as part of a new $30-million contract. February 8 2016, 14:56 1 999 просмотрs