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Bloggers' Alliance of Kazakhstan call possible early election 'expensive spectacle'
Bloggers' Alliance of Kazakhstan believes that Kazakhstan does not need early election but needs a referendum to extend the term of office of the incumbent President.
19 February 2015
Majilis asks Nazarbayev to support early presidential elections
The Majilis has asked Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev to support the idea of holding the presidential elections ahead of time.
19 February 2015
French court to decide on Ablyazov extradition on March 4
The French Court of Cassation will pronounce its rule on the fate of the fugitive Kazakh billionaire Mukhtar Ablyazov on March 4.
19 February 2015
Malaysia PM calls policeman's claims in 2006 murder 'rubbish'
Malaysia's prime minister dismissed as "rubbish" a former police commando's claim that he was ordered by "important people"ю
19 February 2015
Kerry calls on Russian FM to stop Ukraine attacks
US Secretary of State John Kerry called his Russian counterpart to urge him to stop separatist attacks on a strategic Ukrainian town and respect a fragile ceasefire.
19 February 2015
Nicki Minaj tour manager stabbed to death
The tour manager of rapper Nicki Minaj was stabbed to death and another member of her entourage was seriously injured in a bar fight, the artist and police said.
19 February 2015
'I am my own man,' says Jeb Bush
Republican Jeb Bush insisted that he is his "own man," further indication he is distinguishing himself from his presidential father as he mulls a 2016 White House bid.
19 February 2015
India's Mohapatra mobbed at NY fashion week after Obama success
New York designer Bibhu Mohapatra is riding high since Michelle Obama arrived on a landmark visit to India wearing his dress -- his Fashion Week show was mobbed.
19 February 2015
Obama to make Japanese internment camp national monument
US President Barack Obama will make a former Japanese internment camp in Hawaii a national monument to "ensure its stories are told for generations."
19 February 2015
Kazakh central bank to allocate $698 million to support mortgage programs
The Central Bank emphasized the measure didn’t imply writing off debts and is targeted at making the mortgage conditions more affordable.
19 February 2015
New Greek president Pavlopoulos, pro-European with mixed legacy
Prokopis Pavlopoulos, who was elected Greece's new president, is a veteran conservative insider whose selection has raised its share of eyebrows among the ruling left.
19 February 2015
Drake hits number one with surprise album
The rapper Drake cruised to number one on the US charts with his new album, even though he released it only digitally and with no prior publicity.
19 February 2015
Nazarbayev speaks about importance of UN, international treaties
President of Kazakhstan has spoken about the importance of putting join efforts into strengthening of the international security.
19 February 2015
Presidential elections in Kazakhstan will help prevent provocations from outside: Majilis MP
Early presidential elections will help Kazakhstan prevent provocations from outside and external conflicts, according to a Kazakh MP.
19 February 2015
Secretary of Kazakh Communists, a possible presidental candidate
Secretary of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan Zhambyl Akhmetbekov says that his party supports the idea of holding presidential election in Kazakhstan early.
19 February 2015
Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas beats World No.10 at tournament in Dubai
Kazakhstan's No.1 Zarina Diyas has defeated World No.10 Andrea Petkovic in the second round of the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
19 February 2015
Former nominee supports Nazarbayev as presidential candidate
A two-time candidate for Kazakhstan president Gani Kasymov supports the idea of holding early election in Kazakhstan and views Nursultan Nazarbayev as the most suitable candidate.
19 February 2015
Kazakhstan's Communists support idea of early presidential election
Communists of Kazakhstan have expressed their support to the idea of holding early presidential election.
19 February 2015
Astana Opera celebrates Victory Day with series of charity concerts starting Feb 19
The first concert featured music of French composers and took place at the Astana Art Gallery on February 19.
19 February 2015
924 red tulips to honour Kazakhstani Soldiers who died Soviet Afghan War: Astana memorial service
In Astana, to honour the deceased, the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan has organised memorial services and a celebration of the anniversary of end of the Soviet Afghan War.
19 February 2015