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'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
Kazakhstan officially denies intent to restrict Russian imports
First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan has officially refuted the reports suggesting that the largest Central Asian economy was intending to ban or limit imports from Russia.
19 February 2015
Denis Ten dedicates his Four Continents championship title to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten commented on his victory at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2015.
19 February 2015
Kazakh popular singer transforms into Louis Armstrong at Russian TV show
Kazakhstan’s popular singer Batyrkhan Shukenov has impersonated a famous American jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong at Russian TV show.
19 February 2015
Kazakhstan may restrict Russian imports: media
Media reports suggest that Kazakhstan may resort to restricting Russian imports due to the pressure its domestic market from the significantly cheaper products offered by its Northern neighbour.
19 February 2015
Three medals in Mogul: Kazakhstan at Universiade
The Winter Universiade continued in Granda, Spain from February 4 to 14. Kazakhstani skiers won three medals in mogul.
19 February 2015
Ilya Iliyn's coach heads men's weightlifting team
The coach of the two times Olympic Champion Ilya Iliyn and Yerzhan Boltayev has been appointed the head coach of the Kazakhstan’s weightlifting team.
19 February 2015