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Russia starts new missile boat trials in Caspian

A new attack missile boat has started sea trials with Russia’s Caspian Flotilla, Russia's Southern Military District said Monday. August 6 2013, 10:44 2 882 views

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Ryskaliyev brothers' Swiss bank accounts arrested (Update)

Swiss Federal Prosecutor's Office has unfolded a criminal investigation on the ex-governor of Atyrau Oblast Bergei Ryskaliyev and his brother, ex MP Amanzhan Ryskali, Kazakhstan financial police announced. August 6 2013, 10:22 4 033 views

Kazakhstan News

We have struck oil - minister Karabalin

Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has met Uzakbai Karabalin, the country’s Oil and Gas Minister, August 6 2013, 09:58 2 149 views

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Italian deputies visit Shalabayeva in Kazakhstan

Five deputies of the Italian parliament from the Five Star MoVement arrived in Almaty on August 3 to meet with Alma Shalabayeva, the wife of former chairman of BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov. August 6 2013, 09:45 2 398 views

Kazakhstan News

Mysterious pentagram spotted in Kazakhstan desert

A giant five-pointed star surrounded by a circle has been spotted etched into the ground in a remote corner of Kazakhstan. August 5 2013, 16:45 5 850 views

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Atyrau surgeons get a new superscalpel

August 1, Atyrau's provincial hospital saw the presentation of a new surgery tool - the ultrasound HARMONIC scalpel of the US production. Surgeons shared their impressions of working with the cutting-edge equipment. August 5 2013, 14:58 3 301 views

Kazakhstan News

Ablyazov faces 12 years in jail in Ukraine

Ex-banker of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov may be sentenced to 5 to 12 years in jail in Ukraine where he is accused of major fraud, NEWSru.ua reports citing western media. August 5 2013, 14:30 2 224 views

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France - the world's most favourite holiday destination

For many people the holiday season has arrived. Where do those travelling abroad go? UN figures suggest that France had more foreign visitors than any other country in 2012, while the most visited capital city is now, according to one study, Bangkok. August 5 2013, 14:26 2 452 views

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Armed teen shot dead by police in New York City

Police in New York City shot dead a 14-year-old US boy as he was chasing and shooting at another male before dawn on Sunday. August 5 2013, 10:50 2 423 views

Kazakhstan News

Nazarbayev meets Iran’s President Rouhani

Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev met Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani August 5 2013, 10:47 2 299 views

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Russian PM reprimands Roskosmos head for misconduct

Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed an order to reprimand Head of Roskosmos Vladimir Popovkin for unduly execution of his occupational duties, the government’s press service said on Friday. August 2 2013, 16:36 2 464 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan Minister Kairbekova denies being blackmailed by U.S. Ambassador

Kazakhstan Healthcare Minister Salidat Kairbekova has waived away the possibility of being blackmailed by the former U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan Richard Hoagland, Tengrinews.kz reports. August 2 2013, 16:29 2 980 views

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Ministry to text people in case of emergency

Kazakhstan's ministry of emergency situations has agreed with domestic mobile operators to inform people about disasters via text message August 2 2013, 15:57 2 324 views

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Snowden asylum threatens US-Russia talks

The White House says it is "evaluating the utility" of an anticipated meeting between President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the G-20 meeting in Moscow in September after Russia granted temporary asylum to NSA leaker Edward Snowden. August 2 2013, 10:51 2 454 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan's Ablyazov tracked down by Israeli private detectives

Kazakhstan General Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that the ex-banker of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov was arrested in France yesterday August 2 2013, 10:41 2 876 views

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Shell Profit Declines 20% on Nigeria, U.S. Shale Charges

Europe’s largest oil company has suffered disruptions in Nigeria, where it lost about 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day in the quarter because of crude theft, sabotage and a blockade of gas shipments. August 1 2013, 17:50 2 692 views

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Edward Snowden granted asylum in Russia, leaves airport

Edward Snowden, the man at the heart of the National Security Agency information leak, was granted asylum from Russia Thursday and finally left the airport August 1 2013, 17:42 2 587 views

Kazakhstan News

Chinese president to visit Kazakhstan

The first visit of President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping to Kazakhstan is set to be held this September August 1 2013, 17:05 2 855 views

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US House approves tougher sanctions against Iran

The US House of Representatives has approved a bill of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports and other economic sectors including mining and automobile industries. August 1 2013, 16:15 2 464 views

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Lightning kills lonely shepherd in steppe

A lightning struck an 18-year-old boy when grazing cattle in an open field in Kyzylkoga District August 1 2013, 15:33 3 228 views

Economy

Sinopec fails to launch aromatic hydrocarbons complex

The long-awaited startup of aromatic hydrocarbons production complex at ANPZ, the Atyrau refinery, has been postponed to uncertain date August 1 2013, 12:14 3 673 views

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The lure of the disaster movie

Marauding zombies, terrorist attacks and apocalyptic visions are all the rage in the multiplex. Why are audiences so keen to watch the end of the world as we know it? August 1 2013, 12:10 2 598 views

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Kazakhstan-born alleged rape victim testifies against American adopting parents

The 21-y.o. alleged victim of the sexual abuse testified against his American adoptive parents August 1 2013, 11:56 3 403 views

Kazakhstan News

Ablyazov arrested in France

Mukhtar Ablyazov, the ex-banker of Kazakhstan's BTA bank accused of embezzling billions and sentenced to a prison term by London's High Court, has been finally arrested, Financial Times reports citing Ablyazov's lawyer. August 1 2013, 11:42 2 365 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in war of words over water

A simmering water dispute between Astana and Bishkek is heating up, with Kyrgyzstan threatening to cut electricity to its neighbor and reportedly accusing Kazakh officials of attempted extortion – then denying it. July 31 2013, 17:39 2 475 views