News about Independence

Support for Scottish independence growing: poll Support for Scottish independence is increasing ahead of a referendum, amid attempts by David Cameron to make the business case for retaining the union.

29 August 2014 12:24

Cameron urges Scotland to stay as business leaders clash over independence British Prime Minister heads to Scotland to make the business case for it remaining part of Britain.

28 August 2014 14:59

Ukraine says captured 'Russian soldiers' ahead of key talks Kiev's security service said its army in the war-torn east has captured 10 Russian paratroopers on Ukrainian soil.

26 August 2014 11:05

Rebels parade captured soldiers as Kiev marks independence day Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine paraded dozens of captured soldiers before a jeering crowd in mockery of Independence Day celebrations.

25 August 2014 10:51

Edinburgh and London grapple over North Sea's black gold North Sea oil has been at the centre of fierce debate over Scotland's future ahead of an independence vote next month.

22 August 2014 12:50

Leading Scottish historian backs independence campaign Prominent Scottish historian Tom Devine backed independence on Sunday in a boost to the Yes campaign a month from the referendum.

18 August 2014 12:31

IT-savvy India no longer land of 'snake charmers': Modi Prime Minister said a "digital India" could compete with the world and hailed its IT professionals for banishing the country's image.

15 August 2014 15:01

India's Modi to give closely watched speech as doubts grow India's new Prime Minister will deliver an Independence Day speech that is being closely watched for announcements of major reforms.

15 August 2014 11:50

Nine dead in weekend surge of shootings in Chicago At least nine people were murdered in Chicago over the Independence Day weekend in an explosion of gun violence branded "simply unacceptable" by its mayor.

08 July 2014 13:24

Parallels between Ukraine and Kazakhstan inappropriate: Lavrov According to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, drawing parallels between Crimea, which was declared a Russian territory as a result of a referendum, and Kazakhstan is completely inept.

27 April 2014 13:10

Embattled Turkey PM faces tough visit to EU Turkey's embattled Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan sought Monday to downplay the risk of a crisis with the European Union as he headed to Brussels facing a row over controversial judical reforms.

22 January 2014 09:52

John Ordway wishes happy Independence Day in Kazakh US Charge d'Affaires in Kazakhstan John Ordway has congratulated Kazakhstan on the 22nd Independence Day in the Kazakh language.

18 December 2013 17:09

Seven heritages of Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev Kazakhstanis have gained seven precious heritages as a gift, said President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the meeting dedicated to the celebration of the Independence of Kazakhstan.

18 December 2013 13:34

Kazakhstanis made over 60 million leisure and business trips abroad in the last 13 years In 2012 the number of students from Kazakhstan at foreign universities stood at 65 000: President Nazarbayev.

16 December 2013 10:28

Kenya celebrates 50 years of freedom with challenges ahead Kenyans mark half a century of independence from Britain on Thursday, celebrating progress of the regional economic powerhouse but also struggling to shake off a legacy of corruption, inequality and ethnic violence.

12 December 2013 15:55

Don't miss Black Friday in Almaty Black Friday and Boxing day, all in one are coming to Almaty to sweep the Kazakhstani shoppers off their feet with blowout bargains as a part of Satu Fest.

06 December 2013 15:00

Scotland to make case for independence The Scottish government on Tuesday unveils its legal argument for independence from the United Kingdom, but nationalist leaders face an uphill battle in convincing voters to end the 300-year union.

26 November 2013 16:15

Kazakhstan to get three additional days off in December Kazakhstan will enjoy additional three days off for December holidays.

20 November 2013 17:57

With year to go, Scotland divided over independence Voting for Scottish independence is "common sense", the leader of the movement to break away from the United Kingdom insisted a year to the day before Scotland votes in a referendum.

19 September 2013 17:03

Statue of Liberty reopens on July 4 The Statue of Liberty finally reopened to visitors, on the July 4 national holiday, months after Superstorm Sandy slammed into New York.

05 July 2013 15:39

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