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The world won't end next month, Maya experts insist

Relax doomsayers, the Maya people did not really mark their calendar for the end of the world on December 21, 2012, AFP reports. November 22 2012, 14:56 1 909 просмотрs

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Sarkozy summoned by French judges in election corruption enquiry

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was summoned Thursday by investigating magistrates as part of a probe into illegal financing of his successful election campaign in 2007, judicial and media sources said. November 22 2012, 14:49 3 490 просмотрs

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Tengizchevroil recognized global leader for 94% reduction in gas flaring

In 10 years, TCO has reduced gas flaring by 94%, the oil production company announced in the press release. November 22 2012, 14:06 3 198 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Extremism On The Rise in Kazakhstan – Deputy Prosecutor

Kazakhstan is experiencing a steady trend of radicalization, with growing numbers of people attracted to “non-traditional” Islam, the country’s Deputy Prosecutor General said on Thursday. November 22 2012, 14:00 2 015 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan to facilitate withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan

Kazakhstan will be facilitating withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan, a Tengrinews.kz journalist reports from Paris. November 22 2012, 12:34 1 543 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

MP proposed to be stricter for drunken driving

Senator Zhumabek Toregeldinov suggests to severe punishment for violation of traffic rules and introduce criminal prosecution for drunken driving: “For exceeding speed by 40km/h and more above set limits driver’s license should be confiscated for 2-5 years” he said addressing inquiry to PMSerik Akhmetov.  November 21 2012, 20:37 1 490 просмотрs

Economy

Atyrau Refinery Unveils New General Director

Atyrau Refinery external relations and information service circulated the press release about appointment of Arman KAIRDENOV, the new general director of the plant. Ex-director Talgat BAITAZIEV was released from the position according to his letter of resignation. November 21 2012, 20:28 4 234 просмотрs

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Tajikistan set acceptable beard length

Council of Ulemas of Tajikistan established standards for wearing beards for males and style of clothes for females, reports Islamnews.tj. November 21 2012, 09:48 2 255 просмотрs

Politics

Prime Minister to visit Atyrau on Nov 21 (Update)

On November 21, Serik Akhmetov, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan is arriving to Atyrau.  November 20 2012, 18:32 4 176 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Chelakh’s lawyer: at the border post there were found 18 bodies, not 15

Taldy-Korgan. November 20. Serik Sarsenov, the lawyer of the border guard Vladislav Chelakh accused of killing 15 fellow militarymen at Arkankergen border post, states that at the site of an occurrence there were found 18 bodies and not 15. November 20 2012, 18:20 1 671 просмотрs

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21st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh - “One Community, One Destiny”

The 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit "One Community, One Destiny".opened in Phnom Penh Sunday, bringing together leaders from 10 ASEAN member countries, as well as the leaders from the United States, China, Japan, Russia, India, Australia and New Zealand, chinadayli.com reports. November 20 2012, 15:52 1 981 просмотрs

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Court reviews fish products company case

On November 14, Specialized Economic Court of Atyrau Oblast started reviewing the claim of the city tax department to recognize bankruptcy of AtyrauBalyk JSC, the only company allowed to legally produce caviar in Kazakhstan. November 20 2012, 14:53 2 382 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

4.9 Earthquake hits Taraz

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in southern Kazakhstan on Monday afternoon, the Kazakh National Data center reported. November 19 2012, 17:23 3 733 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

PM to visit Caspian oblasts

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov will visit Mangystau and Atyrau Oblasts on 21-22 November, said the official representative of central communications service Altai Abibullayev. November 19 2012, 16:04 1 950 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan resumes attempts to save Aral Sea

Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov has instructed Minister of Agriculture Asylzhan Mamytbekov and the administration of Kyzylorda oblast to work on saving the Aral Sea and, in particular, to come up with the final plan of restoration of North Aral and adopt a step-by-step plan for implementation of the project, Prime-Minister's official website writes. November 19 2012, 16:01 1 627 просмотрs

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Israel Sends Hamas 36-Hour Ultimatum

Diplomatic message to Egypt: Hamas terrorism must cease by Tuesday evening or we step up attack. November 19 2012, 15:34 1 559 просмотрs

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FGP is still a project of disputes

We asked Oil and Gas Minister Sauat Mynbayev about the real situation around FGP during his visit to Atyrau last week to take part in KAZENERGY meeting. November 19 2012, 14:27 2 537 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Sri Lanka President arrives in Astana today

Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka, is expected in Astana today with a state visit. He was invited to visit the Kazakh capital by President Nazarbayev. November 19 2012, 12:31 1 736 просмотрs

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Foreign national found unconscious in the city center (UPDATED)

On November 17, at 4 in the morning, a UK citizen was found unconscious at roadway near Ak Zhaik Hotel located in the city center. November 18 2012, 16:03 3 128 просмотрs

Society

If only there is no back wave

On November 15, JSC Atyrau-Zharyk public hearings re. approval of tariff for supply and distribution of power in 2013-2015 were held in the House of Culture named after Dina Nurpeissova. November 17 2012, 16:01 2 087 просмотрs

World News

Rocket targets Jerusalem as Israel mobilizes

Israeli ministers were yesterday asked to endorse the call-up of up to 75,000 reservists after Palestinian militants nearly hit Jerusalem with a rocket for the first time in decades and fired at Tel Aviv for a second day. November 17 2012, 10:18 1 709 просмотрs

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Cease-fire fails as Egypt's prime minister visit Gaza

Egypt tried to open a tiny window to emergency peace diplomacy in Gaza on Friday, but hopes for even a brief ceasefire while its prime minister was inside the bombarded enclave to talk to leaders of the Islamist Hamas movement were immediately dashed, reported Reuters on Friday. November 17 2012, 18:50 1 470 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan launches the start of emission trading system from 2013

  The Ministry of Environmental Protection of RK has developed the National Allocation Plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Plan is a mechanism that regulates internal trading of greenhouse gas emission allowances. November 17 2012, 19:06 6 231 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

New CEO of KazEnergy Association appointed

The chairman of KazEnergy Association Timur Kulibayev has presented the new CEO Aset Magauov to the staff, the association reported Trend on Friday. November 16 2012, 17:53 3 000 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Astana hosts the Congress of Zhas Otan, the youth wing of Nur Otan Party

Astana hosts the 2nd Congress of Zhas Otan, the youth wing of Nur Otan Party. The Congress takes place in the republican “Sary Arka” cycle tack. November 16 2012, 14:50 1 595 просмотрs