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Did China pull the plug on Gmail?

Gmail activity has flat-lined in China, raising suspicions about further government censorship of the Internet. December 30 2014, 10:26 2 379 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Poroshenko to visit Astana on January 15

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Monday a meeting within the so-called Normandy format will be held in Astana on January 15. December 30 2014, 10:14 2 097 просмотрs

Society

Traditional New Year food fairs

On the New year’s eve on December 30 and 31, and also on January 3 and 4 food fairs will take place at “Mounaishi” stadium. December 29 2014, 15:28 2 981 просмотрs

World News

Chechen president offers 'special regiment' to defend Russia

Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov on Sunday proposed the creation of a "special regiment" made up from Chechnya's armed forces to help defend Russia from Western aggression, AFP reports. December 29 2014, 15:06 1 739 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Best foreign investors named in Astana

Since 2010, the manufacturing industry of Kazakhstan attracted $15.9 billion of foreign direct investment. December 29 2014, 14:59 2 869 просмотрs

World News

Algerian Energy Minister Urges OPEC Members to Cut Oil Production

The Algeria’s Energy Minister commented on the recent OPEC's decision not to cut production despite a sharp decline in oil prices, saying that the member states should curb down the oil production to correct imbalances in the market. December 29 2014, 12:16 2 524 просмотрs

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France Alps: Snow strands thousands of motorists in Savoy

Snow and ice in the French Alps have stranded thousands of vehicles for a second day, snarling up holiday traffic to and from ski resorts. December 29 2014, 11:03 1 273 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Tatarstan President R.Minnikhanov arrives in Kazakhstan

Rustam Minnikhanov will visit Kazakhstan's Ministry of Defence, according to the press service of the Ministry,  infrom.kz reports. December 29 2014, 10:57 2 423 просмотрs

World News

AirAsia aircraft crashed in waters off East Belitung

An aircraft has reportedly crashed in the waters off East Belitung, off the east coast of Sumatra, after authorities confirmed that AirAsia Flight QZ8501 went missing earlier today, The Malaysian Insider reported. December 29 2014, 09:55 1 125 просмотрs

Society

News Review 2014: AkZhaik’ biggest stories of the year (New year nominations)

Family of the year A couple from Esbol village in Inder – Asylbek Khassanov and Kaly Gumarova after their biological children grew up, got married and left the family decided to adopt 2 kids from the orphanage (they are on a photo with Kaly Gumarova). Now little Batima hugs her Mom and 9th grade Erasyl helps the parents to run the farm.  Good luck! December 27 2014, 10:15 3 006 просмотрs

World News

Moscow school shooting: Policeman, teacher killed, hostages released

A teacher and a policeman have been shot dead and one person was wounded at a school in Moscow after a teenager with two weapons took some 20 students hostage. The gunman has been detained and the motives for the shooting are being investigated. December 26 2014, 16:57 2 407 просмотрs

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A cyber conflict with North Korea is 'dangerous uncharted territory'

The United States and North Korea have long found themselves locked in a bitter cycle of escalating and deescalating tensions but the current cyber conflict may be especially hard to predict. December 26 2014, 15:55 1 722 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

President Erdoğan to visit Kazakhstan

"President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will pay a visit to Kazakhstan soon," Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov said summarizing the results of 2014 at a briefing at the Central Communications Service in Astana. December 26 2014, 15:46 2 724 просмотрs

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Swedish mosque hit by arson in Eskilstuna, injuring five

An arsonist set fire to a mosque in the Swedish town of Eskilstuna on Thursday, injuring five people, police said. December 26 2014, 15:37 1 725 просмотрs

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Turkish police arrest boy, 16, for insulting Erdogan

Police in Turkey have arrested a 16-year-old student on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to local media. December 26 2014, 15:29 2 546 просмотрs

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On Christmas, Obama marks end of Afghan combat

President Barack Obama marked the end of more than a decade of combat in Afghanistan by paying tribute to America's military, telling troops on Christmas Day that their sacrifices have allowed for a more peaceful, prosperous world to emerge out of the ashes of 9/11. December 26 2014, 12:18 2 325 просмотрs

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Russia battles to contain Black Sea oil spill

A Russian Black Sea city declared a state of emergency Thursday after a burst pipeline spewed oil into the landlocked water body, with stormy weather hampering cleanup efforts. December 26 2014, 11:52 4 889 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Expat traveler froze to death in Mangistau

The citizen of Luxembourg died of hypothermia in Mangistau Oblast, azh.kz reports referring to KazTag. December 26 2014, 11:15 3 318 просмотрs

World News

Putin Cancels New Year's Holiday for Government Workers

Russian President Vladimir Putin cancelled the extended New Year holiday for government ministers because of the ongoing financial crisis, informing the agencies they must work to help strengthen the economy and take protectionary measures in the face of a combination of governmental mismanagement, dropping oil prices, and economic sanctions that have caused considerable panic in Moscow in recent weeks, theatlantic.com reports. December 26 2014, 10:17 3 064 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

10 Kazakh hits in 5 minutes for New Year's celebration

Mezzo vocal band has created a mix of the most popular Kazakh hits of 2014. The band is the first vocal group in Kazakhstan working in classical crossover - a musical style, which is a synthesis of elements of classical and popular music. As a New Year present for their fans, they sang a medley of 10 popular songs accompanies by a piano. December 26 2014, 10:08 2 890 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan must build new refinery - Nazarbayev

Kazakhstan needs to boost deep processing of oil, said Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev at a nationwide teleconference on the Industrialization Day held December 25 in Astana. December 25 2014, 17:53 3 040 просмотрs

World News

Gorbachev Says United States Needs Perestroika

Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, stated that the United States needs a complex of political reforms similar to Soviet Perestroika. December 25 2014, 17:37 2 100 просмотрs

Culture

Atyrau Dina Nurpeissova's orchestra won the hearts of Parisians

The Atyrau Academic orchestra of national instruments named after Dina Nurpeissova returned from France, where it gave three concerts within the framework of the Cultural Days of Kazakhstan in France. December 25 2014, 17:11 5 417 просмотрs

World News

No 'Credible Threats' Against DC Theaters Showing 'The Interview': FBI

FBI spokesman said that the FBI is maintaining contact with local theaters planning to show the controversial comedy The Interview, and so far there have been no security problems. December 25 2014, 12:27 1 334 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh Tengizchevroil company interested in diversification of oil export routes

Kazakhstan's Tengizchevroil (TCO) company is interested in the diversification of oil export routes, the company's Deputy General Manager for Government Affairs and Public Relations David McInnis told Trend on Dec.23. December 25 2014, 12:11 2 177 просмотрs