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UN Official Urges Independent Investigation Of Zhanaozen

The UN special rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association says an independent international investigation into the deadly 2011 events in the Kazakh city of Zhanaozen is needed. January 29 2015, 14:49 2 645 просмотрs 18 comments

World News

AirAsia Flight 8501: Co-Pilot was Flying Plane at Time of Crash

The AirAsia jet that crashed into the Java Sea in December, killing all 162 people on board, was being piloted by the plane’s co-pilot, not its captain, Indonesian officials said at a Thursday press briefing. January 29 2015, 14:45 2 580 просмотрs

Society

Atyrau post office employees taken to hospital with mysterious poisoning

According to Atyrau Oblast Emergency Situations Department press service on January 28, at 15:43 they received a phone call from the first medical aid station about poisoning of 5 employees at one of the Kazpost office branches.   January 29 2015, 12:00 2 105 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan Bans Rallies to Avoid Becoming Next Ukraine, UN Says

Kazakhstan says it has clamped down on peaceful rallies out of fear of a repeat of the protests that brought chaos to Ukraine, a United Nations special rapporteur said in a critical report on the central Asian state. January 29 2015, 10:30 3 084 просмотрs

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Castro demands Guantanamo Bay in return for US-Cuba diplomatic deal

Cuba has demanded the US hand back the Guantanamo Bay military base before relations with Washington are normalised. January 29 2015, 10:00 2 084 просмотрs

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EU Reportedly to Extend Anti-Russian Sanctions by 6 Months

According to a draft document cited by Reuters, the EU foreign ministers have allegedly asked the European Commission to prepare a proposal to add additional names to the sanctions list within a week. January 28 2015, 17:41 2 234 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Beryozovka Residents demand a share from the penalty imposed on KPO

Residents of Beryozovka village are sure that their children suffered from hydrogen sulfide poisoning. They demand monetary compensation- a share to be paid to them from the  10-billion fine imposed by prosecutor's office on KPO B.V. The villagers met with journalists on January 27 at the “Abyroi” public organization office, azh.kz reports referring to “Uralskaya Nedelya”. January 28 2015, 17:28 2 942 просмотрs

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ISIS & Japan agree on hostage swap, Japanese journalist to be freed 'within hours'

Japan and ISIS have agreed on an exchange of journalist Kenji Goto, held hostage by the Islamist militants, for Sajida al-Rishawi, the Iraqi woman who killed 60 people in a 2005 Jordan bombing, a senior Japanese diplomat said. January 28 2015, 16:35 2 470 просмотрs

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Bank manager kills 3 workers & himself 'after staff reshuffle'

The deputy head of the Russian Central Bank in a Far-Eastern city has killed three of his colleagues and committed suicide after he was reportedly fired. Sources claim the murders could be connected with a reshuffle of bank staff. January 28 2015, 16:31 2 599 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Frost cancels school in Astana again

Classes for Grades 1-4 have been canceled in the Kazakh capital due to freezing temperature, Kazinform has learnt from the education department of Astana city.  January 28 2015, 16:28 1 083 просмотрs

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Mexican Authorities Officially Declare 43 Missing Students Dead

More than 40 students missing since September were killed by members of a drug cartel, said Mexico’s attorney general, citing testimonial and forensic evidence. January 28 2015, 16:02 1 860 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

WSB: Astana Arlans ready to take on Baku Fires

Astana Arlans have released the official roaster for the upcoming clash with Baku Fires in the World Series of Boxing (WSB), azh.kz has learnt from sports.kz. January 28 2015, 15:42 1 939 просмотрs

Crime

38 Chinese citizens will be deported from Kazakhstan

38 citizens of the People's Republic of China should be deported from Kazakhstan according to the resolution of the administrative court of Atyrau. January 28 2015, 12:57 3 307 просмотрs

World News

Kenji Goto: Abe condemns 'despicable' IS hostage video

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said a new Islamic State (IS) video threatening to kill hostage Kenji Goto within 24 hours is "despicable". January 28 2015, 11:32 2 195 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Aktau tagged the best city in CIS

Aktau won the contest called “The city where you want to live”. The 7th contest was held in Moscow where participated over 40 capitals and administrative centers of Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Armenia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. January 28 2015, 11:22 8 885 просмотрs

Society

TCO social program “Igilik” is left without changes

Social and infrastructure budget of “Igilik” program implemented by Tengizchevroil LLP will remain the same - $25 million in 2015, as well as the budget of social investments program (SIP) - $1 million. January 28 2015, 10:49 3 184 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Blowing snow to hit Kazakhstan on Wednesday

On Wednesday, Kazakhstan will enjoy weather without precipitation, however, cold temperatures will persist in some regions of the country, Kazhydromet reports. January 28 2015, 10:07 2 310 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Tengizchevroil invested over USD 930 mln in social projects in Atyrau region

"Tengizchevroil" LLP invested over USD 930 dollars since the moment of its establishment in social projects and different programs in Atyrau region, Director General of the Company Tim Miller said at the annual reporting meeting. January 28 2015, 01:49 2 901 просмотрs

World News

Argentine president plans to dissolve spy agency after prosecutor's death

President Cristina Fernandez plans to disband Argentina's intelligence agency amid suspicions that rogue agents were behind the mysterious death of a state prosecutor investigating the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center. January 28 2015, 01:44 1 482 просмотрs

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Snow shuts down New York and Boston

New York City, Boston and other areas in the north-eastern US have shut down, with forecasters warning residents to expect "crippling" amounts of snow. January 27 2015, 18:03 2 262 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Preparation for «Steppe eagle» exercises began in Almaty

The preparation for holding the peacekeeping exercises called "Steppe eagle-2015" with the participation of representatives of the Armed Forces of the USA began in Almaty. Major Justin Colbert heads the US delegation. January 27 2015, 17:58 2 579 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Turnover of precious metals in Kazakhstan will be regulated on legislative basis

Kazakhstan Parliament’s Majilis Deputies discussed the draft law "On Precious Metals and Precious Stones" and accompanying "On amendments and additions to some legislative acts of Kazakhstan on precious metals and precious stones", presented by Vice-Minister of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan Albert Rau, bnews.kz reports. January 27 2015, 15:37 5 604 просмотрs

World News

Leaders Mark Auschwitz Liberation 70 Years on Without Putin

When the Soviet army entered Auschwitz exactly 70 years ago, finding piles of corpses and prisoners close to death, a Russian soldier took a small and hungry 11-year-old girl into his arms and rocked her tenderly, tears coming to his eyes. January 27 2015, 15:24 2 929 просмотрs

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CNN Looks Forward to Resume Broadcasting in Russia as Soon as Possible

Turner International company stated that the company was working on the dates of the meeting with Russia’s regulator towards the end of the month to discuss the process of getting CNN International back in the country. January 27 2015, 14:49 2 086 просмотрs

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Oil steadies after OPEC says prices may have bottomed

Brent crude oil prices held above $48 on Tuesday following comments from OPEC that prices may have found a floor. January 27 2015, 11:47 2 514 просмотрs