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​NB conducted interventions on currency market of Kazakhstan $106.5 mln in volume

The National Bank conducted interventions on the currency market of Kazakhstan $106.5 mln in volume, reports the message of the bank. October 5 2015, 12:53 1 367 просмотрs

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New race of fruit on basis of Kazakhstan apples was produced in USA

An apple is an apple is an apple. Right? What if I were to tell you that some varieties contain more than twice the antioxidants of others? Or that in the endless quest for sweetness, the sugar content of some has jumped by 80%, making some new varieties almost a fifth pure sugar (roughly twice as sweet as Coca-Cola). With stats like these, knowing which varieties to pick makes a big nutritional difference. October 5 2015, 10:15 5 857 просмотрs

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UN slams 'inexcusable' US airstrike that killed 19 at Afghan hospital

A U.S. airstrike in the Afghan city of Kunduz hit a hospital run by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Saturday, killing at least 19 people at the medical center, the medical charity said. October 5 2015, 10:20 1 217 просмотрs

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IS destroys Arch of Triumph in Syria's Palmyra

"Islamic State" militants have destroyed another monument in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. The Arch of Triumph is one of the city's most recognizable sites. October 5 2015, 10:08 1 368 просмотрs

Culture

Atyrau celebrates the City Day

October 5 2015, 09:45 5 852 просмотрs

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VW scandal widens as France and Italy launch deception inquiries

The Volkswagen emissions-testing scandal is deepening, with authorities in France and Italy launching investigations into the embattled German carmaker. October 3 2015, 03:33 1 292 просмотрs

Economy

​Sturgeon plant - the first in the rating

According to the results of the National business rating the Atyrau sturgeon fish-breeding plant, located in Erkin-kala village of Atyrau Oblast, has been recognized as the leader in the branch in 2015, and in the nomination "The Best Manager of 2015" - the winner became the director of this plant Rashiden Kalidullin, has been reported on RoK Ministry of Agriculture web October 2 2015, 18:21 4 755 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Second round of Syrian opposition talks to kick off in Astana on Friday

The second round of reconciliation talks of the representatives of the Syrian opposition will be held later on Friday in Astana, according to the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. October 2 2015, 15:38 2 892 просмотрs

World News

British father of college gunman speaks of family's 'devastating day' as IRA-supporting son murders 10 people

The US is reeling from another school shooting, the 45th this year, after a 26-year-old gunman murdered as many as nine people and wounded seven more at a community college in Oregon before he was killed. October 2 2015, 15:26 1 434 просмотрs

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US military plane crashes in Afghanistan, kills 11

A U.S. military transport plane crashed at an airfield in Afghanistan shortly after midnight on Friday, killing all 11 people on board, the U.S. military said, adding there were no reports of enemy fire at the time, Reuters reported. October 2 2015, 11:35 1 399 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan recalls books after spat with Ukraine

Ex-Soviet republic Kazakhstan has recalled a series of school textbooks that Ukraine said acknowledged Crimea as part of Russia following complaints from Kiev. October 2 2015, 11:31 1 205 просмотрs

World News

Decision made for Transaero to go bankrupt

The bankruptcy of the Russia's airline is the only way out of the situation and the decision may be taken at the meeting chaired by the PM Dmitry Medvedev, sat the sources familiar with the situation. October 2 2015, 10:25 1 553 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan eyeing possibility to transport hydrocarbons to India

Kazakhstan is considering the possibility to transport its hydrocarbons and to ensure Russian oil and gas transit to India, IA Novosti-Kazakhstan quoted the KazTransOil Director General Kairgeldy Kabyldin as saying Oct. 1. October 2 2015, 09:55 1 835 просмотрs

World News

​Palestinian flag raised at the United Nations headquarters for the first time

The Palestinian flag was raised for the first time at the United Nations headquarters in New York. October 1 2015, 15:53 1 125 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh pop star Diana Sharapova released music video about Aral Sea tragedy (VIDEO)

Kazakhstani singer Diana Sharapova released a music video about the Aral Sea problem. October 1 2015, 15:27 3 507 просмотрs

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Russia rejects claims its ‘anti-ISIL’ airstrikes hit civilians and other rebels

Russia's defence ministry claims its jets have carried out about 20 flights over Syria hitting eight ISIL targets in Moscow's most dramatic Middle East intervention in decades. October 1 2015, 14:35 1 256 просмотрs

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Guangxi parcel bombs: China investigates fresh blast

Chinese authorities are investigating a fresh explosion in Guangxi province, a day after a series of parcel bombs killed seven people. October 1 2015, 11:47 1 316 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan’s 3 major oil refineries can be privatized

Three major oil refineries in Kazakhstan can be privatized, the deputy chairman of the board of KazMunaiGas JSC National Company, Daniyar Berlibayev, said Sept. 30, IA Novosti-Kazakhstan reported. October 1 2015, 11:03 1 726 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan proposed to establish alternative to OPEC

Kazakhstan proposed to transform the OPEC or establish a new organization responsible for controlling production of oil worldwide. September 30 2015, 17:33 1 199 просмотрs

World News

France investigates Assad for atrocities in Syria war

Using a dossier of photos allegedly taken during the first two years of the ongoing Syrian war, authorities in France have said they will investigate Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for crimes against humanity. September 30 2015, 17:28 1 238 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​National Bank denies information on Kelimbetov's resignation

Press service of National Bank of Kazakhstan doesn't confirm information on Kairat Kelimbetov's resignation from the post of the chairman of National Bank. September 30 2015, 16:54 1 552 просмотрs

World News

Iran's leader demands Muslim world probe haj deaths

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani used a major United Nations speech on Saturday to demand an investigation into a crush that killed over 700 people at the haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. September 30 2015, 15:32 1 255 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kelimbetov leaves the post of head of the National Bank

Kairat Kelimbetov will leave the post of head of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, said an informed source in Astana. September 30 2015, 15:13 1 576 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Eni, KazMunayGaz to explore Caspian Sea

Italian energy company Eni and Kazakhstan's state-owned KazMunayGaz have entered into a 50-50 joint venture to explore and operate in the Isatay offshore block in the central Asian country's Caspian Sea, Eni reported in a Wednesday press release. September 30 2015, 14:47 1 959 просмотрs

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​U.S. State Secretary John Kerry expected in Kazakhstan

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to visit Kazakhstan this year, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev said at a briefing on Wednesday on the results of his working trip to the United States. September 30 2015, 12:20 1 393 просмотрs