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Marijuana legalization takes effect in Alaska

Alaska became the third American state to allow the recreational use of marijuana, following in the steps of Colorado and Washington state -- and soon to be joined by Oregon. March 2 2015, 03:32 3 845 views

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Russia ready to repel any nuke strike, retaliate – missile forces command chief

Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces are ready to react to any nuclear strike even if it is lightning fast, SMF Central Command chief said. A retaliatory strike would take place in all circumstances, “without hesitation,” he added. March 2 2015, 02:56 3 204 views

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ExxonMobil admits $1bn lost from anti-Russia sanctions

The contracts with Russia’s biggest oil company Rosneft damaged by the West’s anti-Russian sanctions have cost ExxonMobil $1 billion, the company said in its annual report. March 2 2015, 02:48 4 655 views

Kazakhstan News

Swiss asked to do new autopsy on Kazakh dissident

Austria has asked Switzerland to carry out an autopsy on Rakhat Aliyev, a Kazakh dissident found hanged in an Austrian prison last week, to dispel any suggestions of a cover up after a first post mortem found traces of sedatives. March 2 2015, 02:26 3 668 views

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Thousands mourn slain opposition politician Nemtsov at Moscow march

For the tens of thousands bearing flowers and tying black ribbons to railings in honor of slain Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, the solemn march through the Moscow drizzle on Sunday was a time for silence, not slogans. March 2 2015, 02:13 2 783 views

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Putin critic Boris Nemtsov gunned down outside Kremlin

Boris Nemtsov, former deputy prime minister, gunned down near Kremlin before taking part in march against Russian war in Ukraine, UK's Telegraph reports. February 28 2015, 13:27 3 737 views

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Sharon Stone Is Being Sued for Skipping an Anti-Chevron Protest

Environmental activists accuse Chevron of polluting the Amazon jungle in Ecuador. Chevron counter-accuses lawyers representing rain forest residents of fabricating evidence and other forms of fraud. February 27 2015, 16:30 4 555 views

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Tsarnaev Opening Statements Set for March 4

Opening statements in the federal trial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are anticipated to begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, a court official said Wednesday evening. February 27 2015, 16:13 2 566 views

Kazakhstan News

Border guards detain 4 Azeris engaged in illegal fishing in Caspian Sea

Kazakhstan's border guards have detained 4 Azerbaijani citizens engaged in illegal fishing in the Caspian Sea, az.kz reports quoting Interfax that it was reflected in the report released by Maritime Border Guard Service of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan. February 27 2015, 15:55 4 988 views

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Brent rises above $61, set for first monthly gain since July

Crude oil futures rebounded on Friday and Brent headed for its first monthly gain since July, helped by strong investor inflows, an improving demand outlook and supply outages. February 27 2015, 15:30 4 008 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan to assist U.S. in inquiries into case of Kazakh man trying to join ISIS

Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry on Thursday offered to assist the United States in its investigation in the case of a Kazakh national arrested in New York City on suspicion of attempting to join the Islamic State (ISIL) jihadist group, RIA-Novosti reports. February 27 2015, 15:21 4 004 views

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'Jihadi John' killer from Islamic State beheading videos unmasked as Londoner

The masked "Jihadi John" killer who fronted Islamic State beheading videos has been identified as Mohammed Emwazi, a British computer programming graduate from a well-to-do London family who was known to the security services. February 27 2015, 11:20 4 353 views

Kazakhstan News

Gwynedd expat brings St David's Day to Kazakhstan

Ross Clarke has organised a rugby game on a frozen river and a set of traditional Welsh songs from a choir of Kazakhs and Russians. February 27 2015, 11:14 4 304 views

Kazakhstan News

People of Kazakhstan will have 8 days off on March holidays

People of Kazakhstan will have 8 days off on March holidays, azh.kz reports referring to kaztag.kz. "The state holiday "Women's Day" - March 8 falls on the day off - Sunday, thus, the day off will be transferred to Monday," reads the reply of the Ministry of Health Care and Social Development to kaztag's request.  February 27 2015, 10:00 7 441 views

Culture

American cello rock band to play rock'n'roll in Atyrau

On March 8, in the House of Culture named after Kurmangazy (in Zhilgorodok) an American cello rock group “Break of Reality” will give a free concert. The event is organized by the U.S. Embassy. February 26 2015, 16:31 7 796 views

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Royal Caribbean ship aims to be largest cruise vessel in the world

Royal Caribbean has released new details on its next vessel, announcing that the third iteration of its Oasis-Class vessels will be named Harmony of the Seas. February 26 2015, 14:59 10 384 views

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US, Iran both want to defeat ISIL: Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and Iran both have a "mutual interest" in defeating the ISIL terrorist group but the two countries are not cooperating with each other in this regard. February 26 2015, 13:05 3 370 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakh Senate passes 'gay propaganda' bill

Measure is approved 'for the protection of children from harmful information'. The Senate of Kazakhstan has passed a bill banning 'propaganda of a non-traditional sexual orientation.' February 26 2015, 13:01 3 378 views

Kazakhstan News

Presidential elections in Kazakhstan set for April 26

President Nursultan Nazarbayev announced on Wednesday that the early presidential elections in Kazakhstan are due to be held on April 26. February 26 2015, 12:52 5 130 views

Ecology

Old pipes to stay at sea bottom

By Laura Suleimenova The North Caspian Project Operator NCOC continues to implement the pipeline construction project from D island to Bolashak plant. According to our information, the costs of the consortium for new pipelines in 2015 will make $1,4 billion. The total budget of the Kashagan project this year will make over $4,2 billion. February 26 2015, 00:00 7 048 views

Kazakhstan News

Nazarbayev summons meeting of Kazakhstan's Security Council

Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has summoned a meeting of Kazakhstan’s Security Council in Akorda, the presidential residence in Astana, tengrinews reports citing the official website of the Kazakh President. February 25 2015, 17:11 4 317 views

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Austrian men become first in the world to have bionic hands

A bionic hand, a groundbreaking operation and the power of thought. Three Austrian men have made medical history. They have been given robotic hands they control with their minds. February 25 2015, 17:02 3 852 views

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Lithuania to bring back military conscription to counter Russian threat

Lithuanian men aged 19-26 could soon find themselves carrying out military exercises as the country announces plans to bring back military conscription. February 25 2015, 16:02 2 550 views

Economy

Omsk, Atyrau businessmen expand cooperation

On February 23, entrepreneurs from Omsk (Russian Federation) visited atyrau and offered their serives to Atyra oil businesses. February 25 2015, 15:46 4 730 views

Kazakhstan News

Former citizen of Kazakhstan runs for presidency in Poland

Former citizen of Kazakhstan Balli Marzec (maiden name Balzhan Nauryzbaeva) intends to run for the presidential post in Poland, azh.kz reports citing NewsBalt. February 25 2015, 15:06 3 587 views