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Charlie Hebdo mocks death of Syrian child Aylan Kurdi

While the world mourned the unfortunate death of a three-year-old Syrian refugee Aylan Kurdi, Charlie Hebdo — the French magazine which regularly stirs controversy – has featured cartoons of the toddler, mocking his death. September 15 2015, 17:04 5 220 views

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​Armenia takes over CSTO chairmanship

The chairmanship over the CSTO was passed to Armenia. This was announced at the CSTO summit in Dushanbe on September 15. September 15 2015, 17:00 2 399 views

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Malcolm Turnbull: 5 things to know about Australia's new PM

The man who ousted Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is a former Rhodes Scholar and barrister who once defended a former MI5 spy against the British Government in the "Spycatcher" trial. September 15 2015, 11:36 2 837 views

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan launches energy efficiency project

On September 14 the Ministry of Investments and Development jointly with the World Bank officially launched the Kazakhstan Energy Efficiency Project to improve the energy efficiency in public and social facilities and to create the enabling environment for sustainable energy efficiency financing. September 15 2015, 11:30 2 742 views

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Bangkok Blasts: Suspect 'Has Fled To Turkey'

A key suspect in the Bangkok bombing has fled to Turkey, Thai police say. September 14 2015, 16:14 3 326 views

Kazakhstan News

Astana marks 550 years of ‘statehood’ despite economic pain

Astana: Kazakhstan is rolling out colourful pageantry to celebrate 550 years of statehood, defying an economic downturn that has battered a country viewed as a post-Soviet success story. September 14 2015, 16:06 2 704 views

Kazakhstan News

​Most regions of Kazakhstan to be gripped by cold front

First autumn frosts have been forecast for northern, central and eastern Kazakhstan in the coming days. September 14 2015, 15:59 2 853 views

Economy

CPC Completes Expansion Phase 1 in Kazakhstan

Caspian Pipeline Consortium has commissioned the upgraded Tengiz and Atyrau pump stations. An official commissioning ceremony was held in Atyrau on September 9, marking Expansion phase 1 completion in Kazakhstan. September 14 2015, 14:53 6 375 views

Kazakhstan News

​Citizen of Turkey after marrying Kazakh citizen ran away after obtaining Kazakh passport

The citizen of Turkey married a Kazakh woman. However right after obtaining Kazakh passport, he ran away. September 14 2015, 11:05 3 183 views

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Egyptian troops 'accidently' fire on tourists

At least 12 people - including at least two Mexican nationals - have been killed after security forces attacked a Mexican tour Group. The Interior ministry has said the deadly attack was a case of mistaken identity. September 14 2015, 09:55 2 997 views

Kazakhstan News

​Dariga Nazarbayeva appointed deputy prime minister of Kazakhstan

Dariga Nazarbayeva, the eldest daugher of President Nazarbaev, has been appointed the deputy prime minister of Kazakhstan. September 11 2015, 16:37 6 591 views

Kazakhstan News

Nazarbayev: From now on Kazakhstan – Great Steppe Nation

The name speaks for openness, hospitality and love of peace, wisdom, prudence, diligence of people and their belief in their strength, said Nazarbayev. September 11 2015, 15:44 4 383 views

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9/11 anniversary: How has terrorism changed in the past 14 years?

In the 14 years since the 9/11 attacks, the face of terrorism has changed out of recognition. To many experts, the threat of Islamist terror is in some ways greater and in some ways diminished. It is geographically more diverse and organizationally more divided, and leverages social media and the internet in a way impossible in 2001. September 11 2015, 14:52 2 911 views

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UN strongly approves Palestinian proposal to raise flag

The United Nations has overwhelmingly voted in favour of raising a flag of Palestine at its headquarters in New York City in a symbolic move highlighting Palestinian aspirations for statehood. September 11 2015, 12:19 2 442 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan created analytical collection to attract foreign investors

Authors and research team presented a comprehensive view of development of Asian region in the studies. September 11 2015, 11:29 2 343 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan wins big at Asian Weightlifting Championships in Thailand

Kazakhstan wins big at Asian Weightlifting Championships in Thailand September 11 2015, 10:09 2 783 views

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US official: 'IS making and using chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria'

There is a growing belief within the US government that the Islamic State militant group is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, a US official has told the BBC. September 11 2015, 10:06 2 891 views

Politics

New honorary Consul of South Korea appointed in Atyrau

On September 8-9, the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan Cho YONGCHON visited Atyrau with working visit. The main purpose of his visit was the appointment of the honourable consul of Korea in Atyrau. Famous businessman, the former head of Atyrau Oblast Sagat Tougelbaev was appointed as the council. September 11 2015, 09:42 12 915 views

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Azerbaijan to file lawsuit against ‘France 2’ TV channel

Azerbaijan intends to file a lawsuit against the French television channel 'France 2' due to a program titled 'Cash Investigation', aired Sept. 7, which aimed at slandering the country, the Agence France-Presse quoted the Azerbaijani side's lawyer Olivier Prado as saying Sept. 10. September 10 2015, 16:41 2 953 views

Kazakhstan News

​Turkic leaders to arrive in Astana on Sept 11

Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan will meet in Astana, Minister of Foreign Affairs Erlan Idrissov said September 8 during the meeting with the representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Astana. September 10 2015, 16:01 3 080 views

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Extreme flooding: Houses swept away, residents stuck on roofs in Japan

Mammoth flooding over eastern Japan washed away houses and forced residents to their rooftops, desperate for rescue by military helicopters. September 10 2015, 15:49 2 624 views

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Passenger Films British Airways Jet on Fire at Las Vegas Airport

When a plane burst into flames during takeoff at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport Tuesday, a passenger caught the terrifying moment on video. September 10 2015, 10:51 2 663 views

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan still planning to resume production at Kashagan late 2016

Kazakhstan still plans to resume commercial production of oil at the suspended giant Kashagan oilfield in the Caspian offshore at the end of 2016, the country's First Vice Minister of Energy Uzakbai karabalin told a briefing today. September 10 2015, 10:43 3 222 views

Economy

Companies employing foreign labour violated the law

The prosecutor's office of the Zhyloi District revealed the facts of violation of the RoK Labour Code in the foreign limited liability partnerships working in the region. September 10 2015, 10:32 5 834 views

Economy

"​Gallery play" or Continuation of "Caspian Sulfur Company” LLP dispute

On September 8, 2015 near the buildings of the Justice Department and Prosecutor's Office of Atyrau Oblast T. Kizatova, the Chairman of the Public Association "Demos", made a public speech. She allegedly represents the interests of Caspian Sulfur Company LLP. September 9 2015, 11:07 5 663 views