Politics - страница 115

Obama says no new sanctions for Russia over Ukraine US President said he was not about to impose new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but nevertheless signed a law giving him the authority to do so.

19 December 2014

Challenging Russia, Ukraine moves to drop neutral status Ukraine's president openly challenged the Kremlin by submitting a bill allowing the former Soviet republic to join NATO and make the Western alliance its defender.

19 December 2014

Unpaid fines in Kazakhstan comparable to EXPO costs Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan Askhat Daulbayev has compared the unpaid fines to the cost of hosting EXPO-2017 in Astana.

19 December 2014

According to Putin, Eurasian Economic Union will help Kazakhstan to cope with economic crisis The statement was made in the annual press conference broadcasted on Russia 24 TV Channel December 18. President Putin emphasized that the crisis had been triggered by external factors.

18 December 2014

Danger in the skies as Russia, NATO play cat-and-mouse Recent close shaves between Russian fighters and civilian aircraft highlight the dangers of the cat-and-mouse game being played out between Moscow and the West.

18 December 2014

Kazakhstan has no plans to revisit its budget: National Economy Minister No, we will not be holding any consultations with Russia. Kazakhstan has been pursuing its own monetary policy, he said among other things.

18 December 2014

Ruble rallies in early trading on day of Putin press conference The ruble rallied in early trading ahead of President Vladimir Putin's eagerly-awaited annual press-conference.

18 December 2014

Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels agree to resume peace talks Ukraine's pro-European leaders and Kremlin-backed rebels agreed Wednesday to hold long-delayed peace talks.

18 December 2014

Pope leads global praise for 'historic' US-Cuba rapprochement Pope Francis led a chorus of global plaudits for breakthrough in US-Cuban relations, hailed as "historic" in Europe and South America.

18 December 2014

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China wants to build plants in Kazakhstan: Li Keqiang Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed China’s readiness to build plants in Kazakhstan during the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation in Astana.

17 December 2014

Kazakh railways head holds talks with his Chinese counterpart President of Kazakhstan's national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Askar Mamin held bilateral talks with Director General of Chinese Railways Sheng Guangji. Two cooperation documents were signed.

17 December 2014

Australia PM offers sympathy after Pakistan school raid Prime Minister Tony Abbott offered sympathy to Pakistan after a deadly Taliban raid on a school, as Australia deals with the fallout from a cafe siege.

17 December 2014

EU 'united' on Ukraine despite split over Russia sanctions The European Union's foreign policy chief said the 28-nation bloc would stay united on Ukraine despite pressure from some members to drop or ease its sanctions on Russia.

17 December 2014

Up to 10,000 Russian soldiers still in Ukraine: Kiev Up to 10,000 Russian soldiers and their heavy weapons are still deployed in rebel-held eastern Ukraine despite a new ceasefire.

17 December 2014

Kazakhstan celebrates Independence Day Kazakhstan is celebrating its Independence Day on December 16.

16 December 2014

Macau democracy leader says he's being watched before Xi visit A Macau pro-democracy leader said he is being "watched" by authorities before a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

16 December 2014

Japan PM presses for wage rises after 'Abenomics' poll win Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stepped up pressure on business leaders to hike wages as he embarked on a renewed push to reinvigorate Japan's economy.

16 December 2014

Kerry to meet Palestinian negotiator in London talks John Kerry meets chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat hoping to avert a diplomatic crisis over a UN bid to force Israel to withdraw from Palestinian land.

16 December 2014

Nazarbayev awards architect Norman Foster with Kazakhstan state award President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has awarded 32 individuals with state awards in Astana.

16 December 2014