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‘Courage is contagious’: Artist campaigns for Snowden-Assange-Manning monument

The legacies of Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and Chelsea Manning will be enshrined in bronze by a sculptor who is offering a fourth empty chair alongside the trio to anyone who has the courage to side with them, stand up and change things. November 6 2014, 12:51 1 856 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan bans alcohol imports from Russia, Belarus, EU countries

Kazakhstan has introduced a temporary ban on import of alcoholic beverages from Russia, Belarus and a number of European countries, the Consumer Rights Protection Committee of the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan reported on Thursday. November 6 2014, 12:45 4 316 просмотрs

Economy

Winners also file lawsuits (+Update)

“Cash all gone” - this is how Kashagan was re-worded.  Enormous both by its scales and cost, Kashagan project once again has not entered final straight, despite participation in it of largest world oil and service companies. Without much effort they win the most enviable million dollar contracts in the project, but at the same time they violate the rights of the Kazakh contracting companies. An illustration to this is a difficult situation that local company Tulpar Energy Services LLP is currently facing. October 31 2014, 17:20 5 049 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

IMF predicts slower economic growth in CCA countries

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts economic growth in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) will slow by an average of one percentage point this year due to the slowdown in Russia, news.tj reports. November 5 2014, 17:42 2 337 просмотрs

World News

UN to investigate GCHQ, MI5 spying on foreign delegates at climate summit talks

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has announced he will launch an inquiry into allegations that British secret service agents spied on foreign governments at two consecutive international climate summits in 2009 and 2010. November 5 2014, 16:14 2 468 просмотрs

World News

Georgian FM resigns

Georgian Foreign Minister Maia Panjikidze resigned from her post. She made the statement of resignation at a special briefing at the Georgian Foreign Ministry. November 5 2014, 16:05 1 433 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Action plan in case of Ebola virus spread in Kazakhstan adopted

Kazakhstani sanitary services have approved a special action plan in case the Ebola virus reaches Kazakhstan, deputy director of the scientific and practical center Alim Aykimbayev told a press conference in Almaty on November 5, reports Newskaz.kz. November 5 2014, 14:59 3 053 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

USAID, AEE support first chapter of energy management professionals in Kazakhstan

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and theAssociation of Energy Engineers (AEE) have announced the launch of the first Kazakhstan chapter of the AEE Membership Association, which will provide training and networking opportunities for Kazakhstani experts to help accelerate energy efficiency across the country. The AEE is a leading global organization providing information and networking opportunities for professionals in energy engineering, energy management, power generation, energy services, and more. November 5 2014, 14:51 2 545 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan plans to explore 15 new fields

Kazakhstan plans to open not less than 15 new deposits, Minister for Investment and Development Asset Issekeshev said at Majilis plenary session, azh.kz refers to inform.kz. November 5 2014, 12:45 2 185 просмотрs

World News

Anonymous Now: Million Mask March descends on London

The Million Mask March will course through London on Wednesday November 5. The march, in which all demonstrators obscure their faces to protect their identity, is in protest against austerity, mass surveillance and attacks on human rights. November 5 2014, 12:38 2 492 просмотрs

Society

Roads closed for traffic in Atyrau on November 5

On November 5, due to road repairs the traffic will be limited on the following streets: November 5 2014, 10:46 1 599 просмотрs

World News

Ukraine Pays First Tranche Of Gas Debt To Russia

Kyiv says it has paid the first tranche of its debt to Russia's Gazprom, fulfilling the terms of an EU-brokered deal signed last week.  November 5 2014, 10:16 2 257 просмотрs

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New EU foreign chief calls for creation of Palestinian state in 5 years

The EU's newly appointed foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini has called for the establishment of a Palestinian state in the next few years, saying that the European community should ‘move forward' with its role in the Middle East. November 5 2014, 09:49 1 441 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh jazz queen battles cancer

Well-known Kazakhstan singers are organizing a special charity concert at the Kazakh State Philharmonic Hall in Almaty on November 11,  inform. kz has learnt from the Culture Department of Almaty city. November 5 2014, 09:25 4 180 просмотрs

World News

Catalonia, in Spain or not? Independence vote is set for Nov 9

The Catalonian government wants to hold an independence vote on November 9th that the Spanish government says is illegal. November 4 2014, 16:45 1 923 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Development of TV series about Kazakh khanate to start in early 2015

Development of the 20-episode period drama series about the history of Kazakh khanate is set to begin in early 2015, according to Kazakhstan's Minister of Culture and Sports Arystanbek Mukhamediuly. November 4 2014, 15:22 4 269 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Prosecutor General: Kazakhstan will not demand Mukhtar Ablyazov's re-extradition

“The Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan is not holding any negotiations on possible re-extradition of the former head of BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov either from Russia or Ukraine,” the Prosecutor General's Office said in a statement on Tuesday. – “It will strictly adhere to the principles of international judicial cooperation, respect any agreements and commitments of the parties of the international judicial cooperation” – Prosecutor General’s press service reports. November 4 2014, 15:11 2 291 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan, Argentina have visa-free regime

Kazakh citizens may visit Argentina without a visa for up to 30 days from November, the Kazakh foreign ministry said. The similar entry rules apply to Argentine citizens arriving in Kazakhstan, azh.kz refers to trend.az. November 4 2014, 13:05 3 118 просмотрs

World News

Rising from the ashes: Amazing time-lapses of One World Trade Center construction

The centerpiece of New York’s World Trade Center finally opened for business on Monday, 13 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks which destroyed the twin towers. RT takes a look at the different stages of reconstructing the world famous landmark. November 4 2014, 12:23 4 368 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

The Hermitage Week kicks off in Almaty

A charity project The Week of The Hermitage unveiled on Monday at the KIMEP University in Almaty with support of the Almaty akimat, the university's press service said.  November 4 2014, 12:13 6 384 просмотрs

World News

Oil price likely to drop to $60 per barrel- Former IPE director

Former director of International Petroleum Exchange believes that the falling trend of oil price will continue until reaching $60 to $70 per barrel. November 4 2014, 12:09 2 684 просмотрs

Ecology

TCO’s public hearing on environmental impact

"Tengizchevroil" starts the construction of the third generation plant (3GP). At the end of October the company held public hearings on environmental impact assessment of this large-scale project with a preliminary cost of about 40 billion dollars. November 4 2014, 10:59 5 929 просмотрs

World News

Poroshenko wants to give special status to English language

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko believes that Ukraine should not talk about the status of Russian but English. November 4 2014, 01:35 2 511 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Supply of Azerbaijani gasoline to Kazakhstan open to doubt

The contractor tasked with securing supplies of Azerbaijani gasoline to Kazakhstan has not yet confirmed its readiness to carry out the mission. November 3 2014, 17:53 1 968 просмотрs

World News

UNESCO chief slams 'barbaric' destruction of Iraq heritage

November 3 2014, 17:37 1 335 просмотрs