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Hydrocarbons processing complex in Karachaganak oil and gas field. Photo ©REUTERS Tenders in major Kazakhstan oil and gas projects closed for local producers Karachaganak project, TCO and Kashagan projects frequently run bids along special rules that shut out Kazakhstan's local producers: expert.
15 February 2013
Photo from social network vk.com Meteor shower causes damage, injuries in Russian Urals A meteor shower caused explosions in the lower atmosphere above Russia's Urals region on Friday, blowing out windows in some areas and leaving several people injured.
15 February 2013
Argus II eye implant. Photo courtesy of sfgate.com US regulators approve bionic eye US regulators approved a so-called bionic eye on Thursday, giving hope to people with a rare genetic disease.
15 February 2013
Photo courtesy of aktau-business.com Zhanaozen to get industrial park Deputy chairman of KazMunaiGas told about the company's new projects and plans.
15 February 2013
Uproar at Mossad over Australia spy story: reporter Mossad went into crisis mode when it heard the "Prisoner X" story was about to break, the Australian reporter responsible said Friday, amid claims the jailed man had been set to reveal sensitive operations.
15 February 2013
Berkshire, 3G buy ketchup maker Heinz in $28bn deal Billionaire Warren Buffett's investment powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway and Brazilian-led 3G Capital announced Thursday they would take over venerable US ketchup maker Heinz in a deal worth $28 billion.
15 February 2013
Cosmic ray mystery lifted in new findings Cosmic rays -- fast-moving particles that constantly pummel our planet -- come from the explosion of supernovae, new research confirmed Thursday, resolving an astronomical mystery.
15 February 2013
Romantic Lauren, military Klein to end NY fashion week Ralph Lauren's romantic Russian furs and silk dresses for next winter and Calvin Klein's military accents brought New York Fashion Week to a close Thursday in contrasting style and luxury.
15 February 2013
Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr. ©REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte Australia admits it knew of 'Prisoner X' in detention Foreign Minister Bob Carr admitted Thursday Canberra knew an Australian had been detained by Tel Aviv in 2010 for national security offences, as media suggested he may have been held for treason.
15 February 2013
Zuckerberg owns nearly a third of Facebook: US regulators Mark Zuckerberg's stake in Facebook has climbed to nearly 30 percent since the leading social network made its dismal stock market debut.
15 February 2013
Photo by Vladimir Dmitriyev© Kazakhstan ranked 74th in where-to-be-born index for 2013 The rating was based on factors like the country's GDP, average life expectancy, political freedom, employment and gender equality.
14 February 2013
Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague. ©REUTERS/Toby Melville Britain seeks ethical counter-terrorism strategy Foreign Secretary William Hague will set out on Thursday how Britain intends to work more closely with other countries to tackle terrorism without compromising its own commitment to human rights.
14 February 2013
Japanese Prime Minsiter Shinzo Abe. Obama vows to defend Japan with US nuclear umbrella President Barack Obama pledged Wednesday a "steadfast" commitment to defend Japan, including preventing nuclear attacks on its ally in the wake of North Korea's third nuclear test.
14 February 2013
An anti-Valentine protest and declare the day as "hijab day" or "headscarf day". Indonesia conservatives protest against Valentine's Day Islamic conservatives in Indonesia, the world's biggest Muslim-populated nation, voiced opposition to Thursday's Valentine's Day celebrations, saying they promote teen "sex parties" and premarital sex.
14 February 2013
Galliano courts controversy, Kors brings color Disgraced designer John Galliano's clothes made news Wednesday even as he tried to keep out of the public eye, while Michael Kors lit up New York Fashion Week with flamboyant colors and humor.
14 February 2013
In India, French president pushes $12bn jet deal French President Francois Hollande made a fresh push Thursday to clinch the world's biggest defence deal, the $12 billion sale of 126 warplanes to India, during his first visit to Asia since taking office.
14 February 2013
Resigning pope to impart wisdom after emotional mass Pope Benedict XVI will address a group of parish priests from Rome, a day after emotional scenes at his final papal mass in public in St Peter's Basilica.
14 February 2013
Russian firm to pay Venezuela $1.1 bn in joint oil venture Russian oil giant Rosneft will pay Venezuela $1.1 billion to take part in a joint oil-extraction venture in the crude-rich southeast.
14 February 2013
Magzum Mirzaliyev. Photo courtesy of Flickr.com KazMunaiGas expects increase of explored oil reserves Intensification of geological exploration works is one of the main ways to increase the resources potential: KazMunaiGas deputy chairman.
14 February 2013
Barry Gibb leaves the funeral of his brother and fellow Bee Gees star Robin Gibb. ©REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth Bee Gees' Gibb says it could have been a life of crime The sole surviving member of the Bee Gees on Thursday revealed he and his brothers could easily have turned to crime rather than music as he unveiled a statue in their honour in Australia.
14 February 2013

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