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Egypt rushes out new charter amid turmoil over Morsi powers
A divisive panel boycotted by liberals and Christians was set Thursday to vote on a draft new Egyptian constitution, amid mounting protests over President Mohamed Morsi's assumption of sweeping powers.
30 November 2012
UN backs holding G-Global in Kazakhstan
From economic and political points of view Kazakhstan is eligible to bid for hosting G-Global under the aegis of the United Nations: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
30 November 2012
Kazakhstan President discussed Middle East with King of Jordan
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev had a telephone conversation with the King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein.
30 November 2012
Kyoto under the microscope in quest for new climate deal
As the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol draws to a close, the world will dissect its record for successes to emulate in the fight against global warming -- and pitfalls to avoid.
30 November 2012
WikiLeaks' Assange has lung trouble: Ecuador envoy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been holed up at Ecuador's London embassy for five months, has a lung condition that could get worse.
30 November 2012
New page in Syria war as rebel missiles hit aircraft
In less than 24 hours, rebels used surface-to-air missiles to strike down two aircraft in northern Syria, marking a turning point in their war with forces of President Bashar al-Assad.
30 November 2012
Sony mulls battery business sale: report
Sony is in talks with suitors including Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision over the sale of its battery business, a report said Thursday, as the Japanese firm tries to repair its dented balance sheet.
30 November 2012
PHOTO: Wreckage of missing MI-8 discovered; 8 crew members found dead
The helicopter is badly damaged, only the aft remained intact. All the bodies are scattered outside of the helicopter. : official.
29 November 2012
Kazakhstan's Kashagan tagged world's most expensive energy project
Kashagan's development in Kazakhstan has already absorbed $116 billion, which makes the project one of the most expensive discoveries of the last 40 years.
29 November 2012
Kazakhstan cuts political state positions 8-fold
The number of political state workers will be cut 8-fold in Kazakhstan.
29 November 2012
While in Astana U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs discussed NATO troops in Afghanistan
During the meeting we exchanged our opinions on regional security and stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan, in particular: Wendy Sherman said in Kazakhstan.
29 November 2012
Representative of Kazakhstan in UNESCO Suleimenov against construction of nuclear station in Kazakhstan
Permanent representative of Kazakhstan in UNESCO expressed hope that Kazakhstan will not build a nuclear power station.
29 November 2012
White men to head all committees in US House
US House Republicans, ruing a presidential election loss in which it failed to attract enough women and minorities, has picked leaders for the 19 committees in the upcoming Congress, and they are all white males.
29 November 2012
Kuwait heads into polls at a crossroads
Kuwait stands at a crossroads as voters head to the polls on Saturday for a contest being boycotted by the opposition and with little hope of restoring stability.
29 November 2012
Missing MI-8 found in Almaty oblast
The wreckage of the helicopter was found in the area of the 16th railroad junction in Almaty oblast in Kazakhstan.
29 November 2012
Search failing because MI-8 chopper had no emergency beacon onboard
The search for MI-8 helicopter that went missing in Almaty oblast has been give no results, because the chopper was not equipped with an emergency radio beacon.
29 November 2012
Boxing: Astana Arlans flattened USA Knockouts
Kazakhstan Astana Arlans club won without giving a point to USA Knockouts in the WBS.
29 November 2012
Amnesty slams S. Korea for 'abuse' of security law
Amnesty International on Thursday accused South Korea of systematically abusing a 65-year-old security law in order to stifle debate and silence political opposition in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
29 November 2012
Nazarbayev keeps berating Kazakhstan officials for bureaucracy
How can we talk about quality of services, e.g. in education, if a teacher spends third of his time writing reports: Kazakhstan's Nazarbayev.
29 November 2012
Cows with virus diarrhea imported to Kazakhstan from Austria
Cattle with virus diarrhea have been imported to North-Kazakhstan oblast from Austria: expert.
29 November 2012