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Brazil leader accuses US of spying for 'economic' interests
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff Monday accused the United States of spying on oil giant Petrobras for its own "economic and strategic" reasons -- not for national security.
10 September 2013
James Bond sub car sells for £550,000
The iconic submarine car driven by James Bond in the 1977 classic The Spy Who Loved Me fetched £550,000 ($860,000, 650,000 euros).
10 September 2013
Space Cadets line up for one-way Mars trip
More than 200,000 people from 140 countries have applied to go to Mars and never return.
10 September 2013
Double-decker sightseeing buses cruise Astana
Double-decker sightseeing buses have started cruising Astana city.
10 September 2013
Oil prices slide from Syria-fuelled highs
Oil prices lost support Monday after hitting 28-month highs over fears of fallout from a possible US military attack on Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons.
10 September 2013
National Bank releases 5 000 coin dedicated to tenge's 20th anniversary
The National Bank of Kazakhstan put into circulation two new commemorative silver coins of 500 and 5 000 tenge nominal value.
10 September 2013
Obama: Russia plan on Syria arms may be 'breakthrough'
President Barack Obama said Monday that a Russian plan to secure Syria's chemical weapons could be a "significant breakthrough" but warned he had not taken US strikes off the table.
10 September 2013
Former student of Almaty Mosque's school turns to prosecutors
A former student of the Islamic school for women of Almaty Central Mosque filed a complaint to the prosecutor’s office asking to check on the activities of the school.
10 September 2013
British commander ready to follow Kazakhstan soldiers into battle blindfolded
The active phase of the tactical peacemaking training called Steppe Eagle-2013 was held at the Ili Site in Almaty oblast.
10 September 2013
Genitals of 5-y.o. boy may be amputated due to failed circumcision in Atyrau
The genitals of a 5-y.o. boy may be amputated because of a failed circumcision in Atyrau city.
10 September 2013
Apple expected to expand iPhone reach with new models
Apple's highly anticipated event Tuesday looks to extend the reach of the iPhone to new markets as the tech giant moves to regain momentum in the smartphone segment.
10 September 2013
China appoints new ambassador to Kazakhstan
Le Yucheng was appointed new Ambassador of China to Kazakhstan.
10 September 2013
Cycling: Astana leader advanced to 3rd line in general ranking of Vuelta
The leader of Kazakhstan's cycling team Astana Vincenzo Nibali advanced to the 3d line in the general ranking after Stage 9 of the prestigious super cycling marathon Vuelta of Spain.
10 September 2013
Cycling: Astana team won stage one at Vuelta
Astana cycling team won the 1st stage of the prestigious super cycling marathon Vuelta of Spain on August 24.
10 September 2013
World powers to lay off Iran at IAEA, for now
Iran is expected to enjoy a rare let-up in pressure at a UN atomic agency meeting starting Monday, as Tehran's new government and world powers prepare a fresh diplomatic push.
10 September 2013
Frankfurt IAA show offers signs of hope for automakers
The world's automobile makers are counting on the IAA auto show, which opens in Frankfurt this week, to give the sector a boost as recovery signs are becoming increasingly discernible in Europe.
10 September 2013
China suggests settlements in local currencies to Kazakhstan
Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested Kazakhstan to make payments in local currencies.
09 September 2013
Xi Jinping on restoration of Silk Road
The Chinese leader suggests that Central Asian countries enhance political coordination, actively develop the common road network and reduce barriers to trade.
09 September 2013
Nazarbayev and Xi Jinping launch Beineu-Bozoi gas pipeline
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping have launched Beineu-Bozoi pipeline.
09 September 2013
Kazakhstan to provide shortest optic route to Europe for China
Considering the growing demand for telecommunication channels between Asia and Europe, Kazakhstan is ready to provide the shortest route for information flows: Nazarbayev.
09 September 2013