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US Ambassador G. Krol plans to master Kazakh language

Being a diplomat I have to master the Kazakh language to better understand the people of Kazakhstan, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the USA to Kazakhstan George Krol told journalists prior to the meeting with Secretary of State Gulshara Abdykalikova in the Akorda. June 23 2015, 15:31 1 476 просмотрs

World News

Protesters detained in Armenia’s Gyumri

Nearly 240 people were arrested in Armenia's second largest city of Gyumri during the protests against the electricity price hike, the Epress.am agency reported June 23. June 23 2015, 15:00 1 474 просмотрs

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Ukraine crisis: Yanukovych regrets bloodshed in Kiev

Ukraine's former president Viktor Yanukovych has said he accepts some responsibility for the killings that led to his overthrow in February 2014. June 23 2015, 11:23 1 516 просмотрs

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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley calls for removal of Confederate flag

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Monday said the Confederate flag should be removed from the grounds of the state Capitol, taking a stand on an emotional issue that has sparked sharp debates in the state, and that is a reversal from her own past stance. June 23 2015, 11:03 1 472 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan's 3d Cosmonaut to Replace Pop Star Sara Brightman on ISS Mission

Kazakhstan's third ever cosmonaut is set to replace would-be space tourist Sarah Brightman, a British singer who recently backed out of a $52 million seat aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft blasting off in September. June 23 2015, 10:33 2 614 просмотрs

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Mandela prize: the UN awards it for the first time

The first United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize will be given to Namibian ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume and former Portuguese president Jorge Sampaio. June 23 2015, 10:30 1 279 просмотрs

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Family killed in murder-suicide missed Father's Day visit

A Utah man shot and killed his wife and two young children before turning the gun on himself on Father's Day, stunning neighbors and relatives who said the family missed an outing that day but otherwise showed no outward signs that anything was amiss. June 23 2015, 09:55 1 348 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh president touts new opportunities after accord with WTO

President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Monday emphasized the "opening of new horizons" for Kazakhstan after the Central Asian nation reached an accord to become the 162nd member of the World Trade Organization. June 23 2015, 09:40 2 096 просмотрs

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Taliban attack on Afghan parliament in Kabul ends

A co-ordinated Taliban attack on the Afghan parliament in Kabul has ended with all six gunmen killed, the interior ministry says. June 22 2015, 17:39 1 345 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Nearly 270bn tenge budgeted for road projects in 2015

In general, on Nurly Zhol state program for infrastructure development in 2015-2019, 11 road projects are slated. June 22 2015, 17:34 1 283 просмотрs

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Japanese Scientists Learn to Diagnose Early Stages of Cancer in 3 Minutes

A group of scientists in Japan have developed a new technology that allows to diagnose cancer in early stages. June 22 2015, 16:35 1 345 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

National Bank reports on situation in Kazakhstan financial market

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has published the report on the situation in the financial market of the country as of May 2015. June 22 2015, 16:31 1 858 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Astana Arlans team won in WSB final vs Cuba Domadores

Astana Arlans Kazakhstan claimed their second World Series of Boxing (WSB) Championship with a 6-4 aggregate win against Cuba Domadores in the Season V Finals, Inside The Games reports. June 22 2015, 16:18 1 728 просмотрs

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Maradona to run for FIFA presidency

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona has decided to stand as a candidate for the FIFA presidency to replace Sepp Blatter, Uruguayan journalist and author Victor Hugo Morales has said. June 22 2015, 16:11 1 317 просмотрs

Economy

​Ill-fated week of Englishman in Atyrau

Specialized administrative court of Atyrau fined the citizen of Great Britain Coy Gavin Paul who was illegally working at the Kashagan project. June 22 2015, 15:42 3 096 просмотрs

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​Spiegel: Schröder anonymously received money from the government of Kazakhstan

Germany's former political leaders grace the cover of this week's edition of the German news magazine Der Spiegel. But this isn't a tribute. June 22 2015, 12:07 1 626 просмотрs

World News

Over 140 Die in Pakistan Amid Heat Wave

A heat wave in southern Pakistan has claimed the lives of at least 141 people, including 132 in Karachi, the capital of Sindh Province and the world's 2nd largest city by population, provincial health secretary Saeed Mangnejo said. June 22 2015, 10:10 1 414 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Compass Group subsidiary 'paid bribes to Kazakhstan customs officials'

An international subsidiary of Compass Group, the British catering giant that supplies more than 1,500 UK primary schools and 30 NHS Trusts, paid bribes to government officials in Kazakhstan, documents seen by the Guardian reveal. June 22 2015, 10:00 2 502 просмотрs

Society

​Ex-Mayor of Atyrau Askar Kerimov: ”I saw the city for the first time in three years”

On June 18, the appeal regional court conditionally ahead of schedule released ex-Mayor of Atyrau Askar Kerimov, who was charged within the criminal case of ex-governor Bergey Ryskaliev's organized criminal group. June 22 2015, 09:39 2 664 просмотрs

Ecology

Crude oil spill stretching over a hectare discovered in steppe

During the raid organized by the nature protection prosecutor's office on the territory of Makat Distrct, the team discovered oil spill along the railroad located between Karabatan station and Taskesken double track station. June 19 2015, 17:19 4 466 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Almaty among top 100 most expensive cities for expatriates

Mercer, the American global human resources and related financial services consulting firm, released its 2015 Cost of Living City Rankings. The company compiles the list of the most expensive cities for employees working abroad. June 19 2015, 16:42 2 129 просмотрs

World News

Thailand confirms first Mers case in visitor from Oman

Thailand has confirmed its first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers), the deadly virus that has killed 24 people in South Korea. June 19 2015, 16:05 1 416 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Three-year budget of Kazakhstan to base on low energy resource prices: PM

Prime Minister Karim Massimov at the joint session of the parliament said the low energy resource prices will be in mind while working out the state budget of Kazakhstan for the next three years. June 19 2015, 15:52 1 369 просмотрs

Society

​Abnormal heat in Atyrau during week-end

Abnormal heat with air temperature 5-10 degrees C higher than normal values has been established in the majority of regions in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan's national forecaster Kazhydromet informs. June 19 2015, 15:03 1 899 просмотрs

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​Expert proposed to improve petrol quality in Kazakhstan through introduction of differentiated tax

Christin Bitner, fuel quality expert, proposed to improve petrol quality at Kazakhstani refueling stations through introduction of differentiated tax. June 19 2015, 12:49 1 296 просмотрs