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Kazakhstan and France leaders discussed on fate of fugitive
The fate of Kazakh dissident and fugitive Mukhtar Ablyazov was set to be on the agenda when French…
Bank of Canada to announce interest rate decision this morning
The Bank of Canada is expected to raise its key interest rate today, making it the seventh consecutive time it…
Integrating Tajikistan’s Ismailis into a Global Network
Rows of sturdy, almost unnervingly elegant poplars line the river Gunt, which divides the town of Khorog,…
Kazakhstan continues friendship with Russia
ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN (22/10 – 40).
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that the…
US banks brace for recession, and other economy stories you need to read this week
1. US banks brace for recession
The biggest US banks are bracing for a worsening economy next year as…
G20 in Bali to collaborate to respond to global threats
Bali, Indonesia (11/10 – 70).
The 17th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will take place on 15…
$7.5 Billion Money Launderer Receives US Government Loans
Elvira Kudryashova – businesswoman, toy merchant, and professional money launderer – has had a harder…
Tokayev’s tightrope walk to democracy
Democracy in Central Asia in the making
At the recent Conference on Interaction and Confidence…
Kazakhstan Resumed Celebrating Republic Day After 13 Years
The Kazakh authorities decided to revive the tradition of celebrating the Republic Day, which was…
Canada bans all handgun sales in latest gun-control move
Canada's new nationwide ban on handgun sales, purchases and transfers goes into effect Friday in…