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ISIS & Japan agree on hostage swap, Japanese journalist to be freed 'within hours'

Japan and ISIS have agreed on an exchange of journalist Kenji Goto, held hostage by the Islamist militants, for Sajida al-Rishawi, the Iraqi woman who killed 60 people in a 2005 Jordan bombing, a senior Japanese diplomat said. January 28 2015, 16:35 2 392 просмотрs

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Bank manager kills 3 workers & himself 'after staff reshuffle'

The deputy head of the Russian Central Bank in a Far-Eastern city has killed three of his colleagues and committed suicide after he was reportedly fired. Sources claim the murders could be connected with a reshuffle of bank staff. January 28 2015, 16:31 2 496 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Frost cancels school in Astana again

Classes for Grades 1-4 have been canceled in the Kazakh capital due to freezing temperature, Kazinform has learnt from the education department of Astana city.  January 28 2015, 16:28 1 011 просмотрs

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Mexican Authorities Officially Declare 43 Missing Students Dead

More than 40 students missing since September were killed by members of a drug cartel, said Mexico’s attorney general, citing testimonial and forensic evidence. January 28 2015, 16:02 1 780 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

WSB: Astana Arlans ready to take on Baku Fires

Astana Arlans have released the official roaster for the upcoming clash with Baku Fires in the World Series of Boxing (WSB), azh.kz has learnt from sports.kz. January 28 2015, 15:42 1 855 просмотрs

Crime

38 Chinese citizens will be deported from Kazakhstan

38 citizens of the People's Republic of China should be deported from Kazakhstan according to the resolution of the administrative court of Atyrau. January 28 2015, 12:57 3 209 просмотрs

World News

Kenji Goto: Abe condemns 'despicable' IS hostage video

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said a new Islamic State (IS) video threatening to kill hostage Kenji Goto within 24 hours is "despicable". January 28 2015, 11:32 2 108 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Aktau tagged the best city in CIS

Aktau won the contest called “The city where you want to live”. The 7th contest was held in Moscow where participated over 40 capitals and administrative centers of Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Armenia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. January 28 2015, 11:22 8 729 просмотрs

Society

TCO social program “Igilik” is left without changes

Social and infrastructure budget of “Igilik” program implemented by Tengizchevroil LLP will remain the same - $25 million in 2015, as well as the budget of social investments program (SIP) - $1 million. January 28 2015, 10:49 3 081 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Blowing snow to hit Kazakhstan on Wednesday

On Wednesday, Kazakhstan will enjoy weather without precipitation, however, cold temperatures will persist in some regions of the country, Kazhydromet reports. January 28 2015, 10:07 2 237 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Tengizchevroil invested over USD 930 mln in social projects in Atyrau region

"Tengizchevroil" LLP invested over USD 930 dollars since the moment of its establishment in social projects and different programs in Atyrau region, Director General of the Company Tim Miller said at the annual reporting meeting. January 28 2015, 01:49 2 827 просмотрs

World News

Argentine president plans to dissolve spy agency after prosecutor's death

President Cristina Fernandez plans to disband Argentina's intelligence agency amid suspicions that rogue agents were behind the mysterious death of a state prosecutor investigating the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center. January 28 2015, 01:44 1 402 просмотрs

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Snow shuts down New York and Boston

New York City, Boston and other areas in the north-eastern US have shut down, with forecasters warning residents to expect "crippling" amounts of snow. January 27 2015, 18:03 2 174 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Preparation for «Steppe eagle» exercises began in Almaty

The preparation for holding the peacekeeping exercises called "Steppe eagle-2015" with the participation of representatives of the Armed Forces of the USA began in Almaty. Major Justin Colbert heads the US delegation. January 27 2015, 17:58 2 485 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Turnover of precious metals in Kazakhstan will be regulated on legislative basis

Kazakhstan Parliament’s Majilis Deputies discussed the draft law "On Precious Metals and Precious Stones" and accompanying "On amendments and additions to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on precious metals and precious stones", presented by Vice-Minister of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan Albert Rau, bnews.kz reports. January 27 2015, 15:37 5 496 просмотрs

World News

Leaders Mark Auschwitz Liberation 70 Years on Without Putin

When the Soviet army entered Auschwitz exactly 70 years ago, finding piles of corpses and prisoners close to death, a Russian soldier took a small and hungry 11-year-old girl into his arms and rocked her tenderly, tears coming to his eyes. January 27 2015, 15:24 2 827 просмотрs

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CNN Looks Forward to Resume Broadcasting in Russia as Soon as Possible

Turner International company stated that the company was working on the dates of the meeting with Russia’s regulator towards the end of the month to discuss the process of getting CNN International back in the country. January 27 2015, 14:49 1 991 просмотрs

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Oil steadies after OPEC says prices may have bottomed

Brent crude oil prices held above $48 on Tuesday following comments from OPEC that prices may have found a floor. January 27 2015, 11:47 2 420 просмотрs

World News

Facebook and Instagram Were Down

Facebook and Instagram services were restored on Tuesday after a brief outage that lasted around 45 minutes. January 27 2015, 13:12 2 456 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan leads in medal standings of 2015 Winter Universiade

Following the first day of the 2015 Winter Universiade in Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia, the Kazakhstan team is leading in medal tally with 2 gold medals. January 27 2015, 11:52 3 035 просмотрs

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Alleged Russian spy arrested in New York City

Russian Spy ring operating in New York City to collect economic intelligence and recruit other potential spies was broken up by the FBI, who arrested one of the men today. January 27 2015, 11:31 2 319 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan joins world in condemning Ukraine massacre

Kazakhstan joined the rest of the world Monday in condemning the attack by pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine that left at least 30 civilians dead over the weekend. January 27 2015, 11:00 2 930 просмотрs

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Kurds push Islamic State out of Kobani after four-month battle

Kurdish forces took control of the Syrian town of Kobani on Monday after driving out Islamic State fighters, a monitoring group and Syrian state media said, although Washington said the four-month battle was not yet over. January 27 2015, 10:05 1 977 просмотрs

Society

Worker died from meningitis infection in Tengiz

In the morning of January 26 two employees of Imstalkom LLP contracting company were delivered to the TCO rotational village clinic with symptoms of infectious disease - 41-y.o. R. and 23-y.o., both are the citizens of East Kazakhstan Oblast. Soon the elder person died. January 27 2015, 10:30 3 239 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Beset by low oil prices, the Kashagan saga continues

Kazakhstan says it will not to bear the cost for pipeline replacement at the troubled Caspian offshore project. January 26 2015, 18:35 4 515 просмотрs