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Crude oil prices continue rebound

The price of oil rallied on Monday as investors speculated that the falling cost of crude may have ended. Brent crude was up 1.3% at $53.65 a barrel, having reached $55, while US oil rose 1.7% to $48.52. February 3 2015, 13:55 3 546 views

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Ukraine run by 'miserable' Jews: rebel chief

Ukraine's pro-Russian rebel chief on Monday branded the country's leaders "miserable" Jews in an apparent anti-Semitic jibe. February 3 2015, 13:46 2 837 views

Crime

Migrants checked in supermarkets and night clubs

From January 28 till January 30 in Atyrau Oblast the migration police conducted a preventive operation “Migrant”.  The deputy head of migration police department Bolat Doskaliev (on a photo) reported about the results of that operation at the briefing. February 3 2015, 13:28 3 150 views

Ecology

Public hearings and prosecutor's interest

Informal sources reported that prosecutor's office became interested in the legality of issuing permitting documents to the project “Cargo transportation route for the facilities of the Northeast part of the Caspian Sea”. February 3 2015, 13:09 4 010 views

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US ponders arming Ukraine forces

The US administration is considering whether to send arms to help the Ukraine government against pro-Russian rebels in the east, US media report. February 3 2015, 10:32 3 242 views

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Exxon fourth-quarter profit tops estimate, share buyback slashed in half

Exxon Mobil Corp said on Monday its quarterly profit fell 21 percent as weak oil prices took a toll, but results topped Wall Street expectations due to a tax adjustment and higher earnings from its chemicals business. February 3 2015, 10:05 2 865 views

Kazakhstan News

Tour de France champion Nibali leads Astana Pro challenge in Dubai

The new-look Astana Pro Cycling Team from Kazakhstan are determined to make their presence felt at the Dubai Tour. February 3 2015, 10:32 3 262 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan to build its own Disneyland

Kazakhstan intends to build its own Disneyland on the basis of the Western models, according to a briefing held at the weekend by the Central Communications Service. February 2 2015, 15:49 3 832 views

Kazakhstan News

One third Kazakhstan’s national roads will become paid

Before 2022 one-third of national roads in Kazakhstan will become paid, this has been announced at today's enlarged meeting of the Committee for Economic Reform and Regional Development by First Deputy Minister for Investment and Development Jenis Kasymbek. February 2 2015, 15:45 2 671 views

Kazakhstan News

Marathon of Kazakhstani films begins in Almaty

A marathon of Kazakhstani films begins in Almaty on February 4, the organizers of the event inform. February 2 2015, 15:32 2 820 views

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Terror act against Turkish president prevented

A terrorism act against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Ankara city has been prevented, trend.az refers to Milliyet newspaper on Feb.2. February 2 2015, 15:22 3 061 views

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Italy elects senior judge Sergio Mattarella as president

Italian lawmakers elected Sergio Mattarella, a constitutional court judge and veteran center-left politician, as president on Saturday, handing a welcome political victory to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. February 2 2015, 12:36 2 953 views

Society

Atyrau and Houston to become sister cities

Atyrau and Houston (USA) will become twin cities. So far the handshake deal has been reached. February 2 2015, 12:29 3 207 views

Society

Criminal case to be initiated over death case from meningitis in Tengiz

Criminal case will be initiated over the death case of 41-y.o. employee of one of contracting companies that took place on January 26 in TCO clinic at the rotational camp (see “Worker died from meningitis infection in Tengiz” ).  February 2 2015, 12:01 3 241 views

Kazakhstan News

Gas pipeline exploded near Uralsk

The ignition at the pipeline happened between Noven’ki and Akzhol villages in Zelenovsky Disttic of West Kazakhstan Oblast about 3:00am at night, azh.kz reports referring to “Moi gorod” portal. February 2 2015, 10:59 3 142 views

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Whitney Houston's daughter in medically-induced coma after found face down in tub

Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of singers Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston, was found face down and unresponsive in a bathtub on Saturday in her Roswell-area home. February 2 2015, 10:41 2 042 views

Society

Road accident at the intersection

Traffic accident involving "Kia" and Toyota Hilux pickup took place in Atyrau at Moldagulova-Zharbosynov streets intersection on January 30. February 2 2015, 09:30 3 170 views

Kazakhstan News

Astana Arlans win Baku Fires 3:2

This Saturday in Astana, the Astana Arlans took over the Baku Fires in the first leg of the WSB semifinals. The Kazakhstani Alpha Wolves beat the Bad Boys 3:2, tengrinews reports. February 2 2015, 02:10 2 827 views

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Hungarians protest against premier's dealings with Putin

Thousands of protesters demanded the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government Sunday, a day before a visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. February 2 2015, 02:05 2 417 views

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Greece Opposes 'Cold War' Against Russia, Says 'No' to New EU Sanctions

According to a source in the Greek government, the country's delegation to the EU Foreign Affairs Council spoke out against the introduction of "Cold War" sanctions against Russia. January 30 2015, 15:16 2 925 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh language to be converted to Latin alphabet – MCS RK

Program on transition of Kazakh language to Latin alphabet was adopted, Minister of Culture and Sports Arystanbek Mukhamediuly has said today at the CCS briefing. January 30 2015, 15:14 3 031 views

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Man with fake gun disrupts Dutch broadcaster NOS

A man wielding a fake gun has been arrested in a studio of Dutch news broadcaster NOS, causing the main evening bulletins to be cancelled. January 30 2015, 11:08 2 076 views

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India PM Narendra Modi's '1m-rupee name suit' criticised

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suit, decorated with his own name, has been severely criticised on social media after reports said it cost nearly 1m rupees ($16,000; £10,000). January 30 2015, 10:34 3 722 views

Kazakhstan News

Caspian Sea frozen

Coastal zones in Aktau are iced over and covered with snow. You can observe such phenomenon once in 5-7 years, say experts, azh.kz reports referring to TV channel Khabar. January 30 2015, 10:25 5 258 views

Kazakhstan News

Extradite or prosecute: Deputy Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan on Ablyazov's case

Astana is ready to provide materials on the case of the former head of BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov to any country that is ready to hold the rial if Kazakhstan is refused extradition of the fugitive billionaire,tengrinews reports citing Interfax-Kazakhstan. January 30 2015, 05:54 3 195 views