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Greek don't want new adventure, PM warns ahead of vote
The Greek public doesn't want a new adventure, Prime Minister warned as he sought to stave off a snap election by urging lawmakers to choose a new president.
28 December 2014
Obama praises US troops as Afghanistan mission winds down
President Barack Obama in a Christmas Day speech to US troops stationed in Hawaii hailed their "extraordinary dedication and sacrifices."
26 December 2014
Croatia's classical composer president seeks second term
Croatia's atypical president Ivo Josipovic is running for re-election with an emphasis on the more conventional promise of restoring economic health to the European Union's newest member.
26 December 2014
Kazakhstanis should make conclusions from Ukrainian crisis: President Nazarbayev
For us, Kazakhstanis, what has happened in Ukraine is a great lesson: it is accord and stability that have enabled us to achieve what we have now, he said.
26 December 2014
Nurly Zhol infrastructure project to strengthen EEU: Nazarbayev
President of Kazakhstan spoke about Nurly Zhol project during a nationwide teleconference dedicated to the Day of Industrialization.
25 December 2014
Kazakhstan’s President on plans to construct a 4th oil refinery
Back in the autumn 2014 the country’s Energy Ministry announced that a decision had been taken to build up the processing capabilities of the Shymkent-based oil refinery rather than have a 4th refinery constructed.
25 December 2014
Ex-president Bush spends another night in Texas hospital: spokesman
Former president George H. W. Bush greeted Christmas Day in a Texas hospital, where he remained for a second night after experiencing breathing problems.
25 December 2014
Ambassador of Kazakhstan presents letter of credentials to Ethiopian President
Kazakhstan’s Ambassador in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Yerlik Ali presented letters of credentials to the President of Ethiopia Mulatu Teshome.
25 December 2014
US court dismisses immigration lawsuit against Obama
A US federal judge handed a victory to President Barack Obama, throwing out a lawsuit over controversial actions he took last month shielding millions of undocumented migrants from deportation.
24 December 2014
German president urges compassion, help for refugees
Germany's president appealed in a Christmas message for compassion and openness towards refugees coming to the country.
24 December 2014
My parents gave me good health: Nazarbayev
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev told the media representatives how he manages to keep fit.
23 December 2014
Obama invited to WWII commemorations in Moscow: Kremlin
Russia has invited US President Barack Obama to Moscow next year to mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
23 December 2014
President Nazarbayev on Islamic State and Islam
I don’t support the idea that Islam is associated with terrorism. Genuine Islam proclaims peace, he said.
22 December 2014
Economic Eurasian Union bears no resemblance to USSR: President Nazarbayev
When asked what event was the most significant for Kazakhstan in 2014, President named signing of the agreement to launch the Eurasian Economic Union back in May.
22 December 2014
Kazakhstan has sufficient reserves for the rainy day: President Nazarbayev
Let the people of Kazakhstan stay calm… we have action plans based on the oil price of $70, $60 and $40 per barrel (…) we do have reserves for the rainy day, he assured.
22 December 2014
Turkey court issues warrant for Erdogan foe Gulen
An Istanbul court issued an arrest warrant for US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen who President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regards as his top enemy.
20 December 2014
According to Putin, Eurasian Economic Union will help Kazakhstan to cope with economic crisis
The statement was made in the annual press conference broadcasted on Russia 24 TV Channel December 18. President Putin emphasized that the crisis had been triggered by external factors.
18 December 2014
Nazarbayev awards architect Norman Foster with Kazakhstan state award
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has awarded 32 individuals with state awards in Astana.
16 December 2014
Turkey arrests 27 in swoop on anti-Erdogan media
Turkish police arrested the editor of Turkey's biggest-selling newspaper and 26 others in lightning raids on supporters of a US-based cleric.
15 December 2014
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev meets Russia’s PM Dmitry Medvedev
Shared customs borders, freedom of movement of people and cargoes [within the Eurasian Economic Union to be launched January 1] are a great benefit for people of the two nations: President Nazarbayev.
15 December 2014