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Astana Opera's Anderzhanov to perform at German Aalto Musik-Theatre
The lead singer of the Astana Opera Baurzhan Anderzhanov will sing in six performances of the German Aalto Musik-Theatre in Essen.
03 May 2014
Brazil remains non visa-free for Kazakhstan during FIFA World Cup
Brazill will be not be able to provide the promised visa-free enrty for Kazakhstanis for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
02 May 2014
Kazakh central bank grants Rakishev permission to purchase BTA Bank
Kazakhstani businessman Kenes Rakishev has been granted a permission to purchase BTA Bank by the National Bank of Kazakhstan.
02 May 2014
Samsung phone explosion investigation comes to halt
Samsung Electronics Kazakhstan cannot continue the investigation of the Samsung Galaxy S2 explosion that left a first grader from Astana with burns of third-degree.
02 May 2014
Nazarbayev discusses cooperation with Asian Development Bank
President Nazarbayev has met with the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Takehiko Nakao to discuss future cooperation.
02 May 2014
Impossible to be happy alone, unity is key: Nazarbayev
President Nazarbayev has participated in the celebration of the Holiday of Nations Unity in Astana.
02 May 2014
History of May 1 celebration in Kazakhstan
The main idea behind the celebration is to create awareness of the great number of ethnic groups and nations living in Kazakhstan.
01 May 2014
New Zealand wine exports hit record levels
New Zealand wine exports reached record levels in the 12 months to March amid surging demand from key markets, an industry body said.
01 May 2014
Han, Luke and Leia back for new 'Star Wars'
The original "Star Wars" movie blasted its way onto screens a long time ago, in a cinema galaxy seemingly far, far away -- but Han, Luke and Leia will be back soon.
01 May 2014
Woman rescued after falling from cathedral roof in England
A 68-year-old woman had to be rescued by helicopter on Tuesday after she fell and became trapped on one of the towers of Britain's historic Wells Cathedral.
01 May 2014
Rolls-Royce says in talks to sell energy unit to Siemens
German engineering giant Siemens, which is seeking to buy French firm Alstom's energy division, is in talks to purchase Rolls-Royce's energy production arm, the British aircraft engine maker said.
01 May 2014
Microsoft to sell Xbox One in China in September
Microsoft will later this year start offering its Xbox One game console with a local partner in China, where such devices were banned for more than a decade.
01 May 2014
Fountain season starts May 1 in Almaty
May 1 is the day Almaty will start its fountain season this year. 10 large fountains will be turned on.
30 April 2014
1939 Oscar trophy auctioned for $150,000 in LA
An Oscar statuette won in 1939 by a cinematographer who worked on "Citizen Kane" was auctioned for $150,000.
30 April 2014
10 die in fire at Russian ammunition depot
Ten soldiers and civilian staff at a Russian military munitions depot burnt to death while fleeing a fire that sparked a series of explosions, the defence ministry said.
30 April 2014
Nazarbayev wants Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus to team up on agriculture and gas
Cooperation in agriculture would boost export of the goods without creating any unwanted competition between our countries: Nazarbayev
30 April 2014
Corruption in Kazakhstan Universities makes $100 million a year
Corruption in higher education institutions in Kazakhstan has grown to $100 million per year.
30 April 2014
14 dead in northwest Thailand road accident
At least 14 people were killed Wednesday when a truck carrying local villagers crashed in a mountainous region of northwest Thailand, police and hospital officials said.
30 April 2014
Kazakhstan's observation satellite KazEOSat-1 launched from Kourou
Kazakhstan's first remote sensing satellite KazEOSat-1 was launched on April 30 from Kourou space center in French Guiana
30 April 2014
Italy's Berlusconi in hot water again with judiciary
Italy's Silvio Berlusconi is in hot water with the justice system again after mocking the community service he has been ordered to do for tax fraud, media reports said.
30 April 2014