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Tsarnaev Friend from Kyrgystan Gets Prison Sentence for Misleading Investigators

A friend of one Boston Marathon bomber who had dinner with the brothers hours after the attack has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for misleading investigators. June 19 2015, 12:42 1 319 просмотрs

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Charleston church shooting: Prayers held across US

Prayers have been held across the United States after the killing of nine people at a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina. June 19 2015, 11:40 1 448 просмотрs

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​Danish centre-right opposition wins elections

The right-leaning bloc has defeated the ruling leftists in the Danish general elections. The results showed overwhelming gains for the hard right Danish People's Party. June 19 2015, 11:12 1 415 просмотрs

Society

​Scientific Center will be opened at Atyrau Institute of Oil and Gas

International Caspian Research Center will be opened at Atyrau Institute of Oil and Gas. This was informed by the President of the institute Ali Abishev (on a photo). June 19 2015, 10:06 2 699 просмотрs

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Putin's ally suggests Russian leader could hold early vote

Vladimir Putin's long-time ally suggested Thursday that the Russian president could order an early vote to win a mandate for much-needed economic reforms, comments that sent shock waves through Russia's business and political elite. June 19 2015, 09:46 1 320 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

US visa issuance halts in Kazakhstan

The US Embassy in Kazakhstan has suspended visa issuance, Tengrinews reports citing the official website of the United States DiplThe US Embassy in Kazakhstan has suspended visa issuance, June 19 2015, 09:43 2 270 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan ranked 3rd among CIS gold producers

Kazakhstan is ranked 3rd among the CIS gold producers, this has been announced by Deputy Chairman of the Committee for industrial development and industrial safety under the Ministry for Investment and Development Kanat Baitov. June 18 2015, 13:02 1 362 просмотрs

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​Saakashvili Hits Ground Running In Odesa (+video)

Less than three weeks into his new job as Odesa governor, Mikheil Saakashvili is rolling up his sleeves. June 18 2015, 12:52 1 592 просмотрs

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Reports: Belgium Seizes Russian State Assets In Yukos Lawsuit

Russian media reports say Belgian authorities have seized Russian government assets in connection with a $1.8 billion lawsuit filed by former shareholders of the now-defunct Russian oil firm Yukos. June 18 2015, 12:46 1 344 просмотрs

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​The $10 Bill Will Finally Put A Female Face On U.S. Dollars

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced on Wednesday (June 17) that a woman's face will be featured on the $10 bill in the year 2020 — to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which afforded women the right to vote. June 18 2015, 10:56 1 831 просмотрs

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China 'Hogwarts' Students Embrace Ancient Tradition at Graduation

A Chinese university has earned comparisons with Harry Potter's Hogwarts due to its bizarre castle campus, but local traditions supplied the magic at a Confucian-style ceremony for its degree graduates. June 18 2015, 03:10 1 424 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

86 teens committ suicide in 5 month in Kazakhstan

Prosecutor General's Office has reported 86 suicide cases among teenagers in Kazakhstan. June 18 2015, 02:30 2 267 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

India rejects Kazakhstan's offer for Abai oil field

Nearly two years after Kazakhstan blocked India's $5 billion deal to buy stake in the Kashagan oilfield, ONGC Videsh Ltd has said the offer of an alternative mid-sized Abai oil block in Caspian Sea is not attractive enough. June 17 2015, 16:00 1 567 просмотрs

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North Korea drought 'worst in a century'

Amid an ongoing food shortage, North Korea has been hit by what it describes as its worst drought in a century. Fears are growing over the crisis as state constraints have caused international aid to simultaneously fall. June 17 2015, 15:16 1 397 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan will not be compensating for expenses to replace pipes at Kashagan: Prime Minister

Kazakhstan's Government will not be compensating the international consortium of companies developing the giant Kashagan oilfield for expenses related to replacement of faulty pipes, the country's Prime Minister Karim Massimov announced today. June 17 2015, 14:58 1 432 просмотрs

Culture

Buried warrior of Oguz period uncovered in Atyrau

A buried warrior of Oguz period was uncovered in Terekty area of Atyrau region. June 17 2015, 14:52 5 961 просмотрs

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​NATO accuses Moscow of dangerous 'sabre-rattling'

NATO's chief Jens Stoltenberg has said Russia's President Vladmir Putin was engaging in destabilizing and provocative activities. Moscow has announced it would add dozens more missiles to its nuclear Arsenal.The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday condemned Putin's announcement to add nuclear missiles to his arsenal, saying Moscow was engaging in potentially provocative activities. June 17 2015, 12:08 1 500 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan to amend legislation to implement ambitious Plan of Nation

Government has addressed the parliament with a request to adopt amendments to the legislation for the implementation of "100 steps of the Head of State" before the end of 2015, this was informed by Prime Minister Karim Massimov at a joint session of the both chambers of the parliament. June 17 2015, 12:05 1 388 просмотрs

Ecology

​Fire at local landfill

On June 17, at 7:00am fire broke out at a city landfill in Atyrau. June 17 2015, 11:39 4 809 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Mister Kazakhstan selected in Almaty

The most beautiful young man of Kazakhstan has been selected in Almaty, Tengrinews reports. 19-year-old Bairam Ismailov outstripped other participants and clinched the first place in the contest, becoming Mister Kazakhstan-2015. June 17 2015, 11:21 2 683 просмотрs

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Prosecutor's office started investigation of SCAT plane fire in Aktau

Mangistau transport prosecutor's office began pre-judicial investigation of SCAT airline plane ignition case that took place in the evening on June 16 at Aktau airport. June 17 2015, 10:15 3 306 просмотрs

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Trump jumps in: The Donald's latest White House run is officially on

The real estate mogul and TV reality star launched his presidential campaign Tuesday, ending more than two decades of persistent flirtation with the idea of running for the Oval Office. June 17 2015, 09:35 1 463 просмотрs

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Death sentence upheld against Egypt's Morsi

Cairo's Criminal Court on Tuesday also confirmed death sentences on a number of leading members of Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood group, including its general guide Mohamed Badie. June 16 2015, 18:13 1 312 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Two banks complete simultaneous transfer of assets in Kazakhstan

JSC Kazkommertsbank (“KKB" or “the Bank") (LSE: KKB; KASE: KKGB), one of the largest banks in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, and JSC BTA Bank (“BTA") today announce they have signed an Agreement on the simultaneous transfer of assets and liabilities (“the Agreement") between the two banks. June 16 2015, 18:10 1 554 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan and Italy plan to make movie about Marco Polo's travels to Central Asia

Minister of Culture and Sport of Kazakhstan Arystanbek Mukhamediuly and Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan Stefano Ravagnan held a meeting in Astana. The representatives of the two countries discussed the issues of cooperation in the sphere of culture, art and archeology. June 16 2015, 16:11 1 895 просмотрs