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​Kazakhstan's military strength ranks 66th in world - Global Fire Power

Kazakhstan military firepower in 2015 is ranked 66th among 126 countries, according to the Global Fire Power. May 13 2015, 16:38 1 704 просмотрs

World News

Philadelphia train crash: Amtrak rail accident kills six

A passenger train has derailed in Philadelphia, killing at least six people and injuring more than 140 others, officials in the US city say. May 13 2015, 16:26 1 379 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​New York hosts Kazakhstan Investment Forum

New York City hosted Kazakhstan Investment Forum on May 11 in presence of businesspeople and potential investors, reports the press service of the Kazakh foreign ministry. May 13 2015, 12:42 1 261 просмотрs

World News

North Korea executes defense minister for dozing off: Seoul

North Korea has reportedly executed its defense minister for falling asleep at an event attended by leader Kim Jong Un. More than a dozen senior officials have been executed since the start of the year. May 13 2015, 12:38 1 047 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Rain showers to rule the day in Kazakhstan

Rain showers, thunderstorms and bleak wind will persist in most regions of Kazakhstan today, May 13. May 13 2015, 12:33 1 997 просмотрs

World News

Asia tops biggest global school rankings

The biggest ever global school rankings have been published, with Asian countries in the top five places and African countries at the bottom.Singapore heads the table, followed by Hong Kong, with Ghana at the bottom. May 13 2015, 12:21 1 343 просмотрs

World News

Avoiding further harm to US-Russia relations ‘absolutely necessary’ – Lavrov

The Russian Foreign Minister has said it is “absolutely necessary" to avoid steps that could further harm the ailing relations between Russia and the US. He spoke at a media briefing following lengthy talks with his US counterpart. May 13 2015, 12:12 1 093 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Two babies died in Kazakhstan's Uralsk after botched treatment of wise-woman – prosecutor

Two infants died after botched treatment of local wise-woman in Uralsk, the authorities launched probes, according to the Moi Gorod news service. May 13 2015, 11:06 1 427 просмотрs

Society

​500 people evacuated from private sector in Atyrau

As of May 13 the number of evacuated people in Atyrau reached 500 people, informs the Department of emergency situations of Atyrau Oblast. Those are the people mainly residing in private sector houses. May 13 2015, 11:50 2 115 просмотрs

Ecology

​Emergency response center was summoned at 2 o'clock at night

According to Emergency Situations Department data as of May 12 in Atyrau 42 houses got waterlogged due to heavy rainfall. No victims reported, 123 people have been evacuated. May 13 2015, 10:35 3 906 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

100 Rare Antelope Found Dead In Kazakhstan

Kazakh authorities say some 100 saiga antelope have been found dead in a northern region, with few clues as to what killed the critically endangered animals. May 12 2015, 17:25 1 330 просмотрs

World News

How Russia's opposition united to finish Nemtsov's report on Ukraine

Allies of murdered government critic publish the findings of his investigation into the Kremlin's secret military involvement across the border. May 12 2015, 16:59 1 399 просмотрs

Society

​After heavy rain: tree falls on car

On May 12, after heavy rain, obviously, because the soil softened considerably, the tree fell on Priora car that was driving along Odesskaya Street in the residential district of Zhilgorodok. May 12 2015, 15:16 1 989 просмотрs

Culture

​Rain cancelled lessons at schools

The head of education department of Atyrau Nursaule Sailauova informed that on May 12 due to plentiful rainfall all schools and kindergartens of Atyrau will be closed for one day. May 12 2015, 11:33 4 851 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Cold temperature, winds grip northern Kazakhstan

Rain showers, thunderstorms and wind will batter most regions of Kazakhstan today, May 12. Only northern and northwestern Kazakhstan will enjoy weather without precipitation. May 12 2015, 10:53 1 229 просмотрs

World News

​French president calls for end to US embargo on Cuba

French President Francois Hollande called on Monday for ending of the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, saying France "will be a faithful ally" as Cuba reforms its centrally planned economy and tries to re-enter the global economic system. May 12 2015, 10:48 1 414 просмотрs

World News

Saudi Arabia assembles 'massive force' on Yemen border

Saudi Arabia has assembled a "massive" additional force on its border with Yemen after trading heavy artillery and rocket fire with Yemen's Houthi fighters, prior to a proposed truce taking effect. May 12 2015, 10:37 1 248 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​New Astana Bus Stops to Include Heating and Wi-Fi

Astana plans to modernise its old bus stops to better relay accurate transportation information and keep passengers comfortable during the city's harsh winters and hot summers, representatives of the Astana LTR company recently told tengrinews.kz. May 12 2015, 09:50 1 689 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​China, Kazakhstan Agree to Align Development Strategies

Chinese President China Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev agreed during Xi's May 7 visit to Kazakhstan to align development strategies, Xinhua News reported. May 12 2015, 09:48 1 424 просмотрs

Society

Atyrau airport to be named after Khiuaz Dospanova

This was announced at the festive event dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Victory that was held at the Atyrau airport. May 11 2015, 21:06 2 229 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh Growth Rate to Bottom Out in 2015

The good news, according to the World Bank's latest Kazakhstan Economic Update, is that in 2015 the country's steeply diving growth rate should bottom out. The bad news is that the recovery won't be quick and depends on Russia and China. May 11 2015, 21:11 1 009 просмотрs

World News

White House rejects Seymour Hersh 'baseless assertions' on bin Laden raid

The White House is dismissing as "baseless" a controversial report alleging President Barack Obama's administration lied about the circumstances surrounding the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden. May 11 2015, 23:46 1 239 просмотрs

Society

Victory Day in Atyrau

May 9 2015, 18:50 2 339 просмотрs

World News

Pakistan helicopter carrying foreign diplomats crashes

A Pakistani military helicopter with 17 people on board, carrying foreign diplomats in the mountainous region of Gilgit-Baltistan has crashed, killing six people, the military says. May 8 2015, 16:15 1 400 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Chairman of Kazakhstan's National Security Committee appointed

Kazakhstan's Senate, the upper chamber of Kazakhstan's Parliament, has approved Nurtai Abykayev as Chairman of Kazakhstan's National Security Committee, Tengrinews reports. May 8 2015, 16:12 1 394 просмотрs