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Kazakh and Russian border guards join in fight against Caspian Sea poachers

The second phase of large scale operational prophylactic operations is underway in Kazakhstan. They are held by Kazakh border guards and their Russian counterparts twice a year in the Caspian Sea, the Border Service of the Kazakh National Security Committee said on Friday. October 12 2013, 16:04 2 120 views

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President Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan on Eid al-Adha

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated all people of Kazakhstan on the upcoming Eid al-Adha. October 12 2013, 11:04 2 477 views

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Lukashenko says Belarus to quit Customs Union if forced to pay oil duties

Belarus will not be able to afford membership in the Customs Union if receives no economic benefits from it, says Belarussian leader Aleksander Lukashenko. October 12 2013, 10:40 1 769 views

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Kashagan halts again - troubles seem to go 'normal'

As the 8th Kazenergy Eurasian Forum held with the clink of champaign glasses marking Kashagan's commercial crude output reaching daily 75,000 barrels, a bad news came from the field - the oil flow stalled another time on October 9. October 11 2013, 16:20 10 650 views

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Why people are leaving Kazakhstan again?

A recent UN report that says 2.5 million people have emigrated from Kazakhstan to Russia in just this year was shocking. October 11 2013, 12:08 3 198 views

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30.000 diagnosed with cancer in Kazakhstan annually

Nearly 30 thousand people in Kazakhstan are diagnosed with cancer every year. And, what is more distressing, 17 thousand deaths from cancer are registered in the country every year. October 11 2013, 11:51 2 229 views

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Toyota unveils cars with auto pilot

Toyota on Friday unveiled the next generation of cars featuring an auto pilot system that will swerve to avoid collisions and also keep to the middle of the road, all without drivers touching the wheel October 11 2013, 11:45 1 667 views

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Tenge devaluation not expected - head of central bank

There is no reason to think that there will be devaluation of the tenge, Chairman of the National Bank of Kairat Kelimbetov said October 10 2013, 17:17 1 385 views

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Minister Kapparov: Defective pipe - reason for leak

October 6, after repair works were over at Bolashak plant, wells at Kashagan were started again to resume crude production, as NCOC's press service reported. October 10 2013, 14:33 11 009 views

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KMG, Shell sign memo

October 9, at the 8th Kazenergy Eurasian Forum in Astana, Kazmunaygas JSC signed a memorandum of understanding with Shell Kazakhstan Development B.V for scientific technological development of Kazakh oil and gas sector, as part of a road map adopted last May. October 10 2013, 12:51 10 261 views

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Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev claims election victory

Azerbaijan's leader Ilham Aliyev has claimed victory in presidential polls, thanking the Azeri people for electing him to a third term October 10 2013, 12:41 1 747 views

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Gulf countries propose test to 'detect' gays, ban them from entering

Gulf nations may soon conduct tests to "detect" gays traveling to those nations in order to deny them entry. October 10 2013, 12:35 2 386 views

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Libyan PM seized by armed men

Libyan PM Ali Zeidan has been seized by armed men in the capital, Tripoli. October 10 2013, 12:29 1 651 views

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Dutch authorities assault Russia diplomat

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the Dutch ambassador in protest over the alleged abuse and beating of a senior Russian diplomat in The Hague. October 9 2013, 16:47 3 050 views

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Kazakh army to go professional by 2016

The Ministry of Defence of Kazakhstan in the next two years is planning to complete the transition to a professional army October 9 2013, 15:36 1 840 views

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Turkey lifts longtime ban on head scarves in state offices

The government on Tuesday lifted a ban on head scarves for female workers in state offices, ending a longstanding restriction that has polarized Turkish society. October 9 2013, 11:57 2 478 views

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Majilis oks raising excise duties on alcohol and tobacco

Lower chamber of Kazakh parliament has approved a draft bill on amendments to some taxation-related legal acts of Kazakhstan in the first reading October 9 2013, 11:24 1 764 views

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Israel condemns Council of Europe resolution on ritual circumcision

Circumcision does not harm boys' health, says Israel, claiming resolution 'fosters hate and racist trends in Europe' October 9 2013, 11:15 2 326 views

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Kazakhs to vacate 3 days on Feast of Sacrifice

October 13-14-15: days off in Kazakhstan. October 9 2013, 10:27 1 907 views

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Global oil production will peak in 2030s: Minister

Energy consumption is expected to grow 30-40 percent by 203, oil minister Karabalin said.  October 9 2013, 10:13 1 810 views

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Wanted governor Bergei Ryskaliyev's father dies

Saulebai Ryskaliyev, the father of the former governor of Atyrau Oblast Bergei Ryskaliyev, died at the age of 78 in Aktobe. October 9 2013, 09:42 9 671 views

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Kazakhstan considers water canal to link Irtysh to Ishim

Kazakhstan is considering constructing a water canal to link the Irtysh River to the Ishim River across Astana October 8 2013, 16:36 1 904 views

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TCO gives no comment over FGP approval

Tengizchevroil turned down an enquiry for more details, after Kazakhstan approved its key production boost project. October 8 2013, 15:02 17 591 views

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Kashagan output reaches daily 60,000 barrels - KMG head

"This is a historical moment for us," Sauat Mynbayev said. October 8 2013, 13:57 1 664 views

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Bekmambetov-produced 3D Movie ‘Snow Queen’ Set for US Release

Better known for movies featuring vampires and ultra-violence, Russian-Kazakh director Timur Bekmambetov has turned family friendly with his latest project “The Snow Queen” scheduled for release in the US Oct. 11 October 8 2013, 12:14 1 719 views