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Kazakshtan Majilis ratifies extradition agreement with Italy
Kazakhstan Parliament’s lower chamber, the Majilis, has ratified the Agreement on Extradition of Convicts between Kazakhstan and Italy.
16 October 2014 23:26
Astana Opera singers to perform in Opera Bastille in November
The Astana Opera artists will perform at the Opera Bastille in Paris on November 2.
16 October 2014 22:17
Visa free entrance will not be extended: Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not planning to extend the visa free entrance regime for 10 countries.
16 October 2014 20:26
Kazakh scientist finds unique Al-Farabi treatises in Europe
A scientist from Kazakhstan has found a dozen of unique treatises attributed to the great thinker Abu Nasr al-Farabi.
16 October 2014 19:08
Putin accuses Obama of hostility, meddling
President Vladimir Putin accused US counterpart Barack Obama of a hostile attitude towards Russia, warning against "attempts to blackmail" Moscow.
16 October 2014 15:01
Twenty minutes with French icon, Catherine Deneuve
After a glittering half-century career as a French cinema icon, Catherine Deneuve is well used to strangers' attention.
16 October 2014 14:26
Italy confirms Putin-Poroshenko meeting in Milan Friday
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko in Milan on Friday, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said.
16 October 2014 14:18
Three new JK Rowling wizard movies due from 2016
Harry Potter author JK Rowling is working on three new wizard-based movies to be released starting in 2016.
16 October 2014 13:59
Ebola 'most serious' health emergency in years: leaders
The Ebola epidemic is "the most serious international public health emergency in recent years," British, US, French, German and Italian leaders agreed.
16 October 2014 13:36
Renzi unveils 2015 budget, says Italy ready to answer to EU
Italy's cabinet approved a 2015 budget just hours before an EU deadline, unveiling plans to increase borrowing to slash taxes by 18 billion euros.
16 October 2014 12:16
Czech team wins Kazakhstan in Euro 2016 qualifiying round
Czech national team has won over Kazakhstan in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying round. Game ended up with 4:2 in favor of the guest team.
15 October 2014 21:36
Nursultan Nazarbayev to take part in Asia-Europe Meeting in Italy
Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev will take part in the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) that will take place in Milan, Italy on October 16-17.
15 October 2014 17:40
Collapsible wings help eagle fight air turbulence
Soaring eagles tuck in their wings when encountering turbulence to avoid damaging their muscles, scientists suggested.
15 October 2014 15:17
Catalonia leader shifts tack on independence vote
Catalonia's president Artur Mas said a snap election could be held to let the Spanish region vote on independence.
15 October 2014 12:46
France says Palestine recognition must be 'helpful to peace'
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that any recognition of Palestine as a state must be "helpful to peace".
15 October 2014 10:46
Ukraine parliament confirms new defence minister
Ukraine's parliament confirmed National Guard chief Stepan Poltorak as the former Soviet state's fourth defence minister.
14 October 2014 15:33
Luxury groups Burberry, Mulberry shaken by outlooks
British luxury handbag maker Burberry warned over its outlook, as smaller rival Mulberry issued a profit warning against a background of global growth strains
14 October 2014 15:22
When dreams come true: Kazakshtani boy in French Foreign Legion
Oleg Serov set off for France for the first time in his 18 to get enrolled into the French Foreign Legion.
14 October 2014 15:02
Cancellation of Catalonia referendum 'excellent news': Spain PM
Spain's Prime Minister hailed the decision by Catalan leaders to call off a planned vote on independence as "excellent news.
14 October 2014 14:59
France's Jean Tirole, a leading economist 'of our time'
French economist Jean Tirole is a master of game theory and industrial organisation, who added a Nobel prize to a gleaming heap of honours for his work.
14 October 2014 13:20