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President of Kazakhstan holds meeting with Board of Chevron

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has held a meeting with Chevron Board members, Akorda Twitter account informs.  October 6 2014, 14:22 1 933 views

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U.S. airman dead, 2 missing as Typhoon Phanfone slams Japan

One of the three U.S. airmen washed away to sea Sunday from their station post at Kadena Air Base in Japan has died. October 6 2014, 10:23 2 695 views

Kazakhstan News

Two new cases of sleeping sickness in Akmola rgn

Two Krasnogorsk villagers have been diagnosed with the so called "sleeping sickness", according to the regional Department for Emergency Situations, azh.zk refers to inform.kz. October 6 2014, 09:59 1 645 views

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Stopping global Ebola spread 'world's highest priority': UN

The UN launched a mission Thursday to prevent the global spread of Ebola, describing the epidemic as the world's "highest priority" as the US scrambled to limit its own outbreak to one patient. October 3 2014, 16:45 2 309 views

Kazakhstan News

Ukraine's Foreign Minister visits Kazakhstan

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and current Chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Leonid Kozhara paid a working visit to Kazakhstan and delivered a lecture at the Kazakh Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan.  October 3 2014, 16:26 3 028 views

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On October 4 Muslims will celebrate the Kurban Ait Sacred Holiday

This year the first day of Kurban ait holiday (Feast of Sacrifice) falls on Saturday, October 4. Despite this, the day off will not be transferred to the next working day, astana.gov.kz reports with reference to the press service of the RoK Government. October 3 2014, 14:58 4 880 views

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Death of Swiss Red Cross Worker in Donetsk Indicates Fragility of Ukrainian Ceasefire: UN

The death of a Swiss Red Cross worker Laurent Etienne DuPasquier in Thursday's shelling of Donetsk emphasizes the fragility of a ceasefire in the east of Ukraine, United Nations press service said in a statement. October 3 2014, 14:50 1 560 views

Society

Master class from Tim Miller, TCO General Director (+update)

During the youth forum “KazEnergy - leadership and innovations” that was held within the 11th Forum of interregional cooperation of Kazakhstan and Russia, TCO General Director Tim Miller conducted a master-class for the students and young oil-industry specialists. October 3 2014, 13:15 6 770 views

Society

Atyrau will celebrate the Day of the City on October 4

On October 4, at 10 o'clock in font of the sport center in Balykshi village the concert and national games tournament (Kazakh wrestle, asyk games (asyk- sheep knuckle bones), archery, mini-soccer) will be organized. The residents of Nursaya district will enjoy the concert that starts at 10:00 in front of “Ataba” supermarket. October 3 2014, 11:10 2 853 views

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US Security Service Head Resigns After White House Security Breach

The US Secret Service Director Julia Pierson has resigned amid fierce criticism over the latest White House security breach, US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced Wednesday. October 2 2014, 16:39 1 880 views

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Beijing backs Hong Kong leader as police issue warning

The Chinese government has expressed its continuing support for Hong Kong's leader in the face of a demand by demonstrators for him to resign. The protesters have threatened to blockade government buildings. October 2 2014, 16:28 3 436 views

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Florida man convicted of killing unarmed teen over loud music

A Florida jury found Michael Dunn, a middle-aged white man, guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager in an argument over loud rap music. October 2 2014, 15:18 1 553 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan: Hunters try to save rare Tazy dog breed

Hunters in Kazakhstan have organised a dog show as part of an attempt to preserve one of the world's rarest breeds - the Tazy. October 2 2014, 10:50 2 913 views

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Almaty and Beijing only contenders to host the 2022 Olympics

Oslo no longer claims to host the Olympic Games-2022, after the Government of Norway voted against proceeding with the candidacy, bnews.kz reports. October 2 2014, 10:46 2 408 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstani gasoline prices to match Russian by 2019: Karabalin

Gasoline prices in Kazakhstan are substantially lower than those in the neighbouring Russia. Since Russia and Kazakhstan are part of the same economic space this prices difference creates discomfort for Kazakhstan. October 2 2014, 10:42 1 628 views

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The Capital celebrated the Day of Older Persons

  On October 1 Kazakhstan celebrates the International Day of Older Persons. Respect and honor for elders is one of the main values of the people of Kazakhstan.  October 2 2014, 10:30 2 693 views

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George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's wedding sealed with civil ceremony in Venice

After four days of hard partying, fleets of A-list guests and a flotilla of press trailing every journey of their boat – the aptly named ‘Amore’ –  Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney finally got married in a £470 civil ceremony that took just 14 minutes from start to finish. October 2 2014, 09:40 2 809 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister on petrol shortages

Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Vladimir Shkolnik assured the problem of petrol shortages will be fully tackled in October, azh.kz refers to tengrinews.kz. October 1 2014, 18:06 3 067 views

Culture

Ethnic Village Set up in Atyrau for Forum (photos)

An ethnic Kazakh village was set up at the square in front of the regional governor's building on the eve of the 11th Cooperation Forum of Russia and Kazakhstan on September 29 and 30. October 1 2014, 15:14 5 071 views

Politics

The Forum: Meeting in a new palace (+update)

On September 30 in the evening the Forum of interregional cooperation concluded its work. The short plenary session on the subject ““Innovative technologies for oil and gas sector” was held within the framework of the protocol. October 1 2014, 11:00 10 604 views

Politics

Day two of the Forum: with Nazarbayev and Putin

On September 30, at the second day of the 11th Forum of interregional cooperation of Kazakhstan and Russia, the short program was provided to the journalists by the RoK Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegations from Kazakhstan and Russian Federation were scheduled to arrive at 12.00 noon to the Forum.  October 1 2014, 10:00 10 610 views

World News

Iraqi PM says Islamic State plans subway attacks in U.S. and Paris

Iraq has "credible" intelligence that Islamic State militants plan to attack subway systems in Paris and the United States, the prime minister said on Thursday, but U.S. and French officials said they had no evidence to back up his claims, reuters reports. September 26 2014, 15:59 2 857 views

Kazakhstan News

Swimmer Dmitry Balandin brought Kazakhstan fourth 'gold' at the Asian Games

Swimmer Dmitry Balandin brought Kazakhstan its fourth "gold" at the Asian Games, the athlete was able to set a new record in the 200m breaststroke, sports.kz reports. September 26 2014, 15:38 3 228 views

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Kazakhstan's Dovgun wins gold in 50 m rifle shooting in Incheon

Kazakhstan's Olga Dovgun has clinched today gold in women's 50 m 3 positions individual at the Asian Games in Incheon, azh. refers to sports. kz. September 26 2014, 15:23 1 780 views

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Azerbaijan offers to build tunnel under the Caspian Sea

Aktau is hosting the V Eurasian Energy Forum under the auspices of the Business Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, azh.kz refers to infrom.kz. September 26 2014, 15:12 2 855 views