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Pope Francis Says Donald Trump Is 'Not Christian'

Pope Francis took umbrage at comments Republican presidential candidate Donald Trumphas made about immigrants, saying in an interview that the real estate mogul was "not Christian." February 19 2016, 10:15 9 967 просмотрs

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Apple Gains Silicon Valley's Backing in Government Fight

Tim Cook has picked a fight with the U.S. government and Silicon Valley is joining his side. February 18 2016, 16:29 9 845 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Murder of 5yo boy triggers ethnic tensions in Kazakh village; Interior Minister says 'situation normalized' (VIDEO)

Interior Minister of Kazakhstan Kalmukhanbet Kasymov said that the situation in the village of Buryl has normalized after the murder of a little boy sparked major ethnic tensions, Novosti-Kazakhstan reports Thursday. February 18 2016, 15:27 4 262 просмотрs

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Putin's Oil Pact With Saudis Masks Threat of Inflaming Syria War

Russia and Saudi Arabia's joint efforts to halt oil's collapse may end up further inflaming the war in Syria. February 18 2016, 15:20 3 810 просмотрs

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Australia's surfing dogs chase waves, not cats

An Australian dog trainer and former surfing champion is using the discipline of surfing as a way of teaching owners to build healthy relationships with man's best friend. February 18 2016, 15:06 3 478 просмотрs

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Schengen: the beginning of the end? Austria to begin tighter border checks

Austria has announced it will introduce quotas to limit the incoming flow of migrants. February 17 2016, 18:41 3 260 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstan sharply reduces vehicle production

Kazakhstan reduced the production of motor cars by 84.8 percent – 237 units in January 2016 compared to January 2015, the Statistics Committee of the Kazakh National Economy Ministry said. February 17 2016, 18:08 3 476 просмотрs

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Fascinating Revival Of Silk Road Train

Beijing continues to push forward with its 'One belt one road' initiative as on Monday the first Chinese cargo train carrying thirty-two containers of commercial products from Easter Zhejiang Province arrived in Tehran. February 17 2016, 15:14 3 603 просмотрs

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Why Iran, Iraq Likely to Oppose OPEC-Russia Deal on Freezing Oil Output

Iran and Iraq may oppose the proposal to freeze oil output this year at January's level. Some special conditions may be set for both countries. February 17 2016, 15:04 3 508 просмотрs

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Grammys 2016: Taylor Swift wins Album of The Year

Taylor Swift has won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for 1989. February 16 2016, 16:22 3 661 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Kazakhstan Introduces Floating Export Duty On Oil

On March 1, 2016, Kazakhstan will introduce a floating export duty rate on oil, as announced by Minister of National Economy Erbolat Dosaev during a government meeting on February 15. He said, “There are envisaged tax exemptions on mineral extraction, as well as introduction of floating export duty rates on oil with its simultaneous linking to the world prices." February 17 2016, 15:02 4 437 просмотрs

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Russia, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Qatar Ready to Freeze Oil Production

Russia, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Qatar will freeze oil production at January levels if other countries follow the suit, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Tuesday. February 16 2016, 15:51 3 416 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Kazakhstanis to have three days off for Women's Day in March

The Kazakhstan government adopted the resolution on transfer of the day off from March 5 to March 7, 2016, reports the official website of the RoK Prime Minister. February 16 2016, 15:10 3 270 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

Americans sing about Kazakhstan

The Kazakh khans Kerei and Zhanibek became the heroes of the songs that are sung by the American pop performers, reports “Mir24" agency. February 15 2016, 11:51 3 761 просмотрs

Economy

​TCO spent USD 2 bln 400 mln for local procurement in 2015

Tengizchevroil LLP operating at Tengiz and Korolevskoye deposits in Atyrau region spent 2 bln 400 mln U.S. dollars for purchase of Kazakhstani goods and services in 2015, Kazinform learnt from the company's press office. February 16 2016, 11:25 10 325 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Ferry complex in Kuryk port to be commissioned in December 2016

Kazakhstan is building a new major ferry complex in the port of Kuryk in the Caspian Sea, reports the national company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. February 16 2016, 11:18 4 590 просмотрs

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Iran And Kazakhstan May Abolish The Visa Regime

Co-chairman of the Kazakh-Iranian Business Council Amir Abidi suggested that either the visa regime between the two countries should be canceled, or issuance of visas at airports should be introduced mutually. He made this statement during his recent Tehran-based meeting with Kazakh businessmen, which took place in the framework of the visit of entrepreneurs of the Chamber of Commerce organized by the Baiterek Holding. Representatives of more than 160 Kazakh companies came to Iran to participate in the event, while the Iranian side was represented by over 200 firms. February 16 2016, 11:00 3 483 просмотрs

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Indian Point plant leak sparks concern over ‘Chernobyl on the Hudson’

News of the tritium water leak at the Indian Point nuclear power plant has rekindled concerns about the 40-year-old plant among the local residents, public health experts and environmentalists. February 16 2016, 10:50 3 503 просмотрs

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Syria calls on UN to condemn Turkish attacks on Kurds

Damascus addresses UN over Turkey's shelling of its northern territory as Kurdish fighters say they will not retreat. February 15 2016, 12:14 2 976 просмотрs

Crime

​Turkish citizen assaulted in Atyrau

As Internal Affairs Department press service reported, the criminal police detained 27-y.o resident of Atyrau who on February 8, approx. at 20.30 together with another suspect committed assault against 37-y.o citizen of Turkey. February 15 2016, 11:10 8 256 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Sensation: Debutants Kazakhstan team became bronze prize-winner of UEFA Futsal EURO finals

In Belgrade futsal match between Kazakhstan national team and Serbia ended with the score 5:2 in favor of Kazakhstan. February 15 2016, 10:53 3 000 просмотрs

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KPI says oil prices could reach $50 a barrel mid-2017

Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) said on Saturday oil prices could reach a range of $50 to $60 a barrel by mid-2017, the official state news agency reported. February 15 2016, 10:10 3 233 просмотрs

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Oil prices jump after Opec deal speculation

Crude gains in morning trading but analysts remain sceptical a coordinated production cut will be agreed. February 15 2016, 10:03 3 089 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Nazarbayev to pay official visit to Iran in late April

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev will pay an official visit to Iran in late April, 2016, reports the Ministry of Investments and Development. February 15 2016, 09:58 2 530 просмотрs

Kazakhstan News

​Tengizchevroil Achieved A Production Record In 2015

Last year, the Kazakh company “Tengizchevroil" (TCO) produced a record volume of oil in its history – 27.16 million tons. “In 2008, the company completed a project for injection of raw gas, and another one for construction of a second generation plant. This increased the daily oil production to about 75 million tons, or 600,000 barrels. The daily natural gas production reached a level of 22 million cubic meters. Last year, the volume of crude oil production was 27.16 million tons, or 217 million barrels. Its a new record for the enterprise in terms of annual production," the press service of Tengizchevroil announced. February 12 2016, 16:54 2 197 просмотрs