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Summit of the CIS heads of states and EEU economic council will take place today in Borovoe

Today the meeting of Council of the CIS heads of states and the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) will take place in the resort settlement of Burabay of Akmola region. October 16 2015, 09:54 1 821 views

Kazakhstan News

V. Putin: We have big plans for joint oil production on the Caspian Sea

The Russian President Vladimir Putin highly appreciated cooperation of Kazakhstan and Russia in the energy sphere during the meeting with the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. October 16 2015, 09:14 2 263 views

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USA refuses to accept Russian delegation chaired by PM Medvedev

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the US side rejected Russia's suggestion to discuss the Syrian conflict with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. October 16 2015, 09:21 2 271 views

Kazakhstan News

​Arkankergen mass murder: UN Committee on Human Rights accepts Vladislav Chelakh's plea

- The UN Committee on Human Rights accepted a plea of Vladislav Chelakh sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 14 fellow soldiers and 1 huntsman in Arkankergen in Almaty region in 2012, the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law said Thursday. October 15 2015, 16:15 3 931 views

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Armenian president to travel to Kazakhstan for CIS summit and Eurasian Economic Council session

The President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, on Thursday will arrive to Kazakhstan on a working visit. October 15 2015, 16:12 1 917 views

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Boko Haram: US sends drones, troops to Cameroon

The US is to send 300 of its troops to Cameroon to help counter militant Islamists Boko Haram. October 15 2015, 15:51 2 251 views

Kazakhstan News

​Presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia sign a number of bilateral documents

Today in the framework of the state visit of President of Russia Vladimir Putin to Kazakhstan a number of documents have been signed, the press service of Akorda reports. October 15 2015, 14:45 2 200 views

Society

​Ex-Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Nurlan Balgimbayev Passed Away (+UPDATE)

Today, 14 October, in Atyrau at the age of 68, after a long battle with cancer ex-Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Nurlan Balgimbayev passed away. October 14 2015, 16:46 18 075 views

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Putin chides officials for delays in cosmodrome construction

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday chided officials for a four-month delay in building a sprawling space center in the remote Far East, which has been dogged by corruption scandals. October 14 2015, 18:12 2 217 views

Society

​Death of operator in Tengiz

Fatal accident took place in Tengiz at the company “Speedy Zholdas". October 14 2015, 17:57 7 349 views

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakh cosmonaut A. Aimbetov awarded “People's Hero” title

By the Decree of President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, spaceman Aidyn Aimbetov is awarded the title of "Khalyk Kakharmany" (People's Hero) and the Order of Otan. The Decree enters into force when signed, the press service of the President informs. October 14 2015, 15:56 4 293 views

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MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch report blames missile

Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 crashed as a result of a Russian-made 9M38 Buk missile, the Dutch Safety Board says. October 13 2015, 17:07 2 453 views

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Russian embassy attacked in Damascus

Two rockets have struck the Russian embassy in Damascus. Meanwhile, al-Qaeda affiliate al-Nusra Front has called on jihadists in the Caucasus to attack Russian civilians and soldiers. October 13 2015, 16:53 2 573 views

Kazakhstan News

​Jean-Claude Van Damme to speak at Global Business Forum 2015 in Almaty

Hollywood actor Jean-Claude Van Damme and other well-known persons will speak at the international innovation "Global Business Forum 2015" which will take place in November 13-14 in Almaty city. October 13 2015, 16:49 3 264 views

Kazakhstan News

​American rappers dedicate God of War to Gennady Golovkin (VIDEO)

American rappers Mario Ruiz and Omar Cruz have collaborated on a new song dedicated to Kazakhstani boxer Gennady Golovkin. October 13 2015, 16:44 2 244 views

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan and UAE plan to abolish visas

The international renewable energy agency (IRENA) officially confirmed its participation in the EXPO-2017, Director General of the IRENA Adnan Amin told at the meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and EXPO-2017 commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev, which was held in Abu Dhabi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan informs. October 13 2015, 11:52 2 309 views

World News

Islamic State is prime suspect in Turkey bombing, as protests erupt

Turkey's government said on Monday Islamic State was the prime suspect in suicide bombings that killed at least 97 people in Ankara, but opponents vented anger at President Tayyip Erdogan at funerals, universities and courthouses. October 13 2015, 11:41 2 512 views

Kazakhstan News

​Putin to talk about Russian operation in Syria during CIS Summit in Kazakhstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin will inform his CIS colleagues about Russia's military operation in Syria at a summit in Kazakhstan, Russian president's aide Yuri Ushakov told journalists, reports TASS news agency. October 13 2015, 11:16 2 425 views

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MH17 investigation team to reveal final report into Ukraine plane crash

A Dutch-led international team is due to issue its long-awaited findings into what brought down flight MH17. The Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed over eastern Ukraine in July 2014. October 13 2015, 09:57 2 594 views

Kazakhstan News

Vatican gave Kazakhstan copy maps of Central Asia XVII-XVIII centuries

In terms of the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Kazakhstan People's Assembly (APK), the Vatican hosted a scientific-practical conference and exhibition "Interethnic and interreligious harmony in the modern world", organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan, together with the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, the Foreign Ministry informed. October 13 2015, 09:52 2 306 views

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Angus Deaton wins Nobel prize in economics

Edinburgh-born microeconomist Angus Deaton of Princeton has been recognised for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare. October 12 2015, 18:07 2 814 views

Society

​Police patrols going at wedding corteges

From Friday through Sunday the traffic police of Atyrau Municipal Department of Internal Affairs performed raids on identification of violators among drivers and passengers of wedding corteges. October 12 2015, 18:03 4 614 views

Kazakhstan News

​Putin to visit Kazakhstan this week

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Kazakhstan on October 15-16 to take part in meetings of the Council of Heads of the CIS and the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. October 12 2015, 15:27 1 947 views

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Volkswagen recalls Chinese cars

Volkswagen has said it is recalling almost 2,000 cars in China as the fallout from the diesel emissions scandal continues. October 12 2015, 15:21 2 285 views

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Belarus election: Alexander Lukashenko wins fifth term with election landslide

The president, who has ruled for 20 years, retained power after winning 83.5% of the vote and could now see EU sanctions lifted for four months. October 12 2015, 15:14 2 255 views