Brahimi to become new Syria conflict envoy Brahimi to become new Syria conflict envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, a veteran diplomat troubleshooter, will take over from Kofi Annan as the international envoy on the Syria conflict.
18 August 2012 16:10
 Spain complains to Britain in Gibraltar fishing row Spain complains to Britain in Gibraltar fishing row Spain made a formal complaint to Britain Friday in a simmering dispute over fishing off the territory of Gibraltar.
18 August 2012 12:55
Nazarbayev gave state awards to Kazakhstan's Olympic medal winners Nazarbayev gave state awards to Kazakhstan's Olympic medal winners An official ceremony in honor of Kazakhstan Olympic team has been held in the Independence Palace in Astana.
17 August 2012 22:15
Nazarbayev instructed Environmental Protection Minister on switching to green economy Nazarbayev instructed Environmental Protection Minister on switching to green economy Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with Minister of Environmental Protection Nurlan Kapparov.
17 August 2012 15:29
Islam is massively inculcated in Kazakhstan: Yertysbayev Islam is massively inculcated in Kazakhstan: Yertysbayev It is wrong to speak of an Islamic renaissance in Kazakhstan: President's Advisor Yertysbayev. Speaking of Kazakhstan opposition he said: Weak opponents are of no interest as negotiators.
17 August 2012 15:10
British media did not apologize to Vinokourov British media did not apologize to Vinokourov British media still has not apologized to Aleksandre Vinokourov for calling him a “Nowhere Man” after his victory in the race at the London Olympics.
17 August 2012 11:51
US hails OIC for suspending Syria US hails OIC for suspending Syria The US commended Muslim states for suspending Syria's membership in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, saying it sent a "strong message" to President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
17 August 2012 10:20
Eurozone fears shadow Merkel's arrival in Canada Eurozone fears shadow Merkel's arrival in Canada German leader Angela Merkel held talks Wednesday with her Canadian counterpart on a first-ever bilateral visit shadowed by eurozone fears and Ottawa's refusal to wade into relief efforts.
16 August 2012 17:03
World Muslim body suspends Syria's membership World Muslim body suspends Syria's membership The 57-member OIC suspended Syria in a meeting attended by its staunch ally Iran, in a move hailed early Thursday by the United States as one that sends "a strong message" to Damascus.
16 August 2012 15:16
KazAtomProm Head on speculations over Kazakhstan allegedly serving Russia’s uranium interests KazAtomProm Head on speculations over Kazakhstan allegedly serving Russia’s uranium interests According to him, “Everything we do is targeted at maintaining parity with Russia within joint agreements”.
15 August 2012 23:21
Baktykozha Izmukhambetov appointed Governor of Atyrau oblast Baktykozha Izmukhambetov appointed Governor of Atyrau oblast Nursultan Nazarbayev arrived in Atyrau oblast and introduced the new head to the region. The reshuffling looks like a consequence of a kindergarten dispute.
15 August 2012 20:45
Israel has not decided on Iran strike: Panetta Israel has not decided on Iran strike: Panetta Israel has not yet decided whether to strike Iran over its suspect nuclear program, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday, as Tehran dismissed the threat of an imminent attack.
15 August 2012 19:08
Romney to Obama: take your 'hate' back home Romney to Obama: take your 'hate' back home Mitt Romney lashed Barack Obama as "angry and desperate" Tuesday and told him to take his "hate" home to Chicago in an outburst which prompted the president's camp to brand him "unhinged."
15 August 2012 18:12
Kazakhstan has no intention of supplying uranium to Iran: KazAtomProm Head Kazakhstan has no intention of supplying uranium to Iran: KazAtomProm Head Mr. Vladimir Shkolnik emphasized that the international control system makes sure exported uranium is used for peaceful purposes only.
15 August 2012 17:04
US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties The new defense minister appointed by Egypt's Islamist president has pledged to uphold the strong military ties between Cairo and Washington.
15 August 2012 15:35
Anti-abortion bus to target Obama in key US states Anti-abortion bus to target Obama in key US states An anti-abortion group plans to launch a bus tour next week through five key states in this year's White House race to highlight President Barack Obama's "extreme" record on the polarizing issue.
15 August 2012 10:42
Uzbekistan President to render official visit to Kazakhstan Uzbekistan President to render official visit to Kazakhstan Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan political consultations are held in Tashkent on August 13-14. Kazakhstan is represented by deputy Foreign Minister Amangeldy Zhumabayev.
14 August 2012 19:04
Nazarbayev expressed condolences in relation to earthquake in Iran Nazarbayev expressed condolences in relation to earthquake in Iran Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev expressed condolences to President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in relation to the earthquake that claimed 306 lives.
14 August 2012 14:59
Kazakhstan Foreign Minister to visit Mecca Kazakhstan Foreign Minister to visit Mecca Kazakhstan delegation led by Foreign Minister will take part in the 4th emergency summit of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation.
14 August 2012 13:19

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