Silk road state Sep 19, 2009
The Silk Road rally went from Russia to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Welcome to Turkmenistan: "Passports, please. Put your bags on the scales," said a bossy customs officer at Ashgabad's airport. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Teacher and traveler has shown students the world Sep 17, 2009
Among the highlights of her travels are three African safaris with Go Ahead Tours that she traveled with and a Teacher Exchange trip in which she spent three weeks in Russia and Kazakhstan leading workshops for native teachers in 2001. Though she is retired from teaching, Bishop isn t retiring from bringing students abroad. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Tentative thaw Sep 13, 2009
Dozens dead in Kazakhstan blaze. WATCHED/LISTENED. (BBC News -- Africa)
No clear winner in EU gas game Sep 13, 2009
Dozens dead in Kazakhstan blaze. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- Business)
Norwell teacher returns from Kazakhstan Sep 11, 2009
Vinal School teacher Eliza Hayes spent the past year in Kazakhstan, teaching English as a Peace Corps volunteer ... Last year, Hayes took a leave of absence to join the Peace Corps and travel to Kazakhstan where she taught English ... In Kazakhstan, Hayes taught English to teenagers in the town of Almaty. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
American hostels easy on the wallet Sep 7, 2009
Most were European, but we also met people from South America and Kazakhstan. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Travel)
World's mega cities expand as millions quit the countryside Sep 4, 2009
It reveals the rapid retreat of the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, once the world's fourth largest lake and now the tenth. Since the 1967 edition of the atlas it has shrunk by 39,994 sq km (15,800 sq m). (Yahoo News -- Population Issues)
Hostel reviews: Baltimore, Chicago, Harlem, L.A. Sep 2, 2009
Most were European, but we also met people from South America and Kazakhstan. Location: L-hostels is in a sleepy Harlem neighborhood where kids play ball on the streets, and laundromats, convenient stores and hair salons dot the neighborhood. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Unnecessary 'safety' concerns are hampering farming Sep 2, 2009
kuralay, Astana Kazakhstan. GM - bring it on - ASAPHorace Knight, Thirsk UK. (BBC News -- Science)
* FEATURE : Singapore Inc expands business across Asia Aug 31, 2009
The firm is planning to open its first property in Georgia by the end of this year and in Kazakhstan in the second half of next year, he said. This story has been viewed 351 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
From beer to banks, Singapore Inc. expands across Asia Aug 30, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. you eventually stagnate," he added. Conceived in Singapore and born on the territory of an abandoned tin mine on the Thai island of Phuket 15 years ago, Banyan Tree has established itself as a leading luxury hospitality chain rivaling the likes of Four Seasons. It is working to spread its formula of Asian romance, rejuvenation and sensuality to other continents with exclusive properties costing as much as 3,300 US dollars a night to stay in. Over the... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Watchdog Group Releases Documents on Senators’ Requests for Jets Aug 12, 2009
The letter, concerning a CODEL to Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, echoes communications about a December 2006 trip to South America and a November 2007 trip to Mexico, Latin America and South America. The documents also included discussion over whether to assign a McConnell-led delegation a C-40 aircraft, the military s version of a commercial 737, or a C-9, the military version of a DC-9, for travel to Egypt, Afghanistan and Iraq earlier this year. (Roll Call)
TURBULENCE AFTER HOUSE DOUBLES PRIVATE JET BUY Aug 10, 2009
The goal of the trip, which will include stops in Germany, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China, was to discuss issues surrounding the global economic crisis and national security with government and private-sector officials in those countries. At least some of the lawmakers took their spouses, which they are allowed to do under House rules for "protocol" purposes. (The Drudge Report)
Where Congress Is Going for Summer Vacation Aug 8, 2009
John Boehner (R-OH) when he leads a large congressional delegation on an around-the-world trip to Ireland, Switzerland, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China, and Canada. And the trip looks to be more spouse-friendly: All of the seven House members on the Boehner-led trip -- Dan Boren (D-OK), Jo Bonner (R-AL), Dave Camp (R-MI), Tom Latham (R-LA), and Greg Walden (R-OR) -- say they are bringing their spouses (at "no cost to the DoD," the CODEL itinerary states). (Slate)
ArcelorMittal aims to cut costs of greenfield projects Aug 7, 2009
Apart from India, where it is setting up two 12 million tonne steel plants, ArcelorMittal has planned smaller greenfield ventures in Indonesia, China, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan. Based in Kolkata, AMDEC is ArcelorMittals in-house design and consultancy arm, which was spun off as separate company on August 1, 2008. (India Times)
Newsweek: Ex-Soviet states restrict Western schools Aug 7, 2009
Whether it was a government of former dissidents in Budapest or old Soviet strongmen like Nursultan Nazarbayev in Kazakhstan, many leaders began welcoming in foreign professors and U.S. academic practices ... By 2008, the Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics and Strategic Research (known as KIMEP), for example, boasted 110 foreign professors teaching everything from business administration to international journalism ... Another U.S. faculty member who spoke out against Kazakhstan's... (MSNBC -- International)
Airliner lands safely at LA after tire blows Aug 7, 2009
Thirteen of the 16 people killed in a plane crash in northeastern Iran were members of the crew, most of them from Kazakhstan, state television reported Saturday. The Russian-made plane, operated by Tehran-based Aria Airlines and carrying 153 passengers and crew, skidded off the runway and hit a wall Friday while landing in the northeastern city of Mashhad. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Poverty Tajikistan'sonly growth area Aug 6, 2009
5 million migrants working abroad, mainly in Russia and also Kazakhstan. These funds keep families afloat and contribute to economic growth - between 30% and 50% of Tajikistan's gross domestic product, according to various estimates - by paying for goods and services on the domestic market. (Asia Times Online)
Market Watch: Nifty near day's high; ONGC, NALCO flare up Jul 31, 2009
The cabinet cleared OVL-Mittals investment plans for development of an oil field in Kazakhstan. An empowered committee of Secretaries recommended to the Cabinet for approval of ONGC Videsh Ltd and its billionaire partner Lakshmi N Mittal picking up a 25 per cent stake in Satpayev oil block. (India Times)
Arab investment boosts spaceship venture Jul 29, 2009
A Dubai-led group is preparing to send the United Arab Emirates' first remote sensing satellite, DubaiSat-1, into orbit aboard a Russian-made Dnepr rocket from Kazakhstan this week. Abu Dhabi's plans to turn itself into a space travel hub aren't the country's first. (MSNBC -- International)
World's ambassadors coming to SL Jul 28, 2009
Hungary, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad o, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia. The dignitaries are expected to tour Buena Vista University and give a... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Circus Performer to be Next Space Tourist Jul 24, 2009
He will rocket into orbit from Kazakhstan at the end of September with a professional astronaut and cosmonaut, and spend more than a week at the space station. At a news conference in Houston, as 13 people circled overhead on the shuttle-station complex, Laliberte was bombarded with questions from journalists, most of them gathered in his home country of Canada. (CBS News)
Vassup, Bruno? Jul 21, 2009
Borat, a blundering Kazakhstani television reporter, upset Kazakhstan's authorities over his portrayal of their nationals as backward, quasi-mediaeval racists who drink horse urine. But as interest in the country rose, Kazakhstan saw the funny side and witnessed an increase in tourism. (iAfrica.com)
This Week's Sky at a Glance Jul 20, 2009
The eclipse is partial over a much wider area: from Siberia and Kazakhstan through Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Thursday, July 23. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
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The eclipse is partial over a much wider area: from Siberia and Kazakhstan through Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Back in the evening sky, the Moon helps guide the way to Mercury, Regulus, and Saturn. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Crossing the line: 'Bruno' is a campaign of shock and awe Jul 17, 2009
Those familiar with Baron Cohen's earlier work in "Da Ali G Show" or "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" will know what to expect. For everyone else, imagine an episode of "Candid Camera" with a flamboyantly gay host, gags projected with exaggerated sexual zeal and no good-natured laughs when the joke is over. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
'Bruno' banned Jul 16, 2009
Kazakhstan's government was initially angered by Cohen's 2006 smash hit film "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan". But its response softened amid the publicity it brought. (iAfrica.com)
Safe to fly...? Jul 15, 2009
Safety deficiencies saw all airlines from Zambia and Kazakhstan added to the list, which contains some 200 airlines or firms which are either banned from operating in Europe or only allowed under restrictions. Only Kazakh air carrier Air Astana, whose operations into EU nations are frozen under strict restrictions, avoided a complete ban. (iAfrica.com)
China asks Pak to unearth Urumqi links Jul 14, 2009
China wants several countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Germany and the United States to help unearth links between their local citizens and the World Uyghur Congress, which Beijing considers to be behind the violence in Urumqi ... The Turkic speaking Uygurs have close links with Kazakhstan and Turkey while the WUC operates from Germany and United States. (India Times, India)
The travel secrets of war reporters Jul 13, 2009
Never forget, says Daria Vaisman who nearly contracted anthrax while investigating a secret biological weapons manufacturing facility in Kazakhstan that travel is a romance. A good introduction is worth 10 guidebooks, adds Hugh Pope, who has been covering the Middle East for the Wall Street Journal, the Independent, Reuters, and UPI for 30 years, and who once used a good introduction to escape being executed by al-Qaeda. (MSNBC -- Travel)
'Bruno' sashays to box-office fame with $30.4M Jul 13, 2009
5 million opening weekend for Baron Cohen's surprise 2006 hit "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan." "Borat" started with $9. 2 million on opening day Friday then climbed to $10. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
FACTBOX - China's restive Xinjiang region Jul 10, 2009
Xinjiang is strategically located at the borders of Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. It has abundant oil reserves and is China's largest natural gas producing region. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The riots in Xinjiang: Is China fraying? Jul 10, 2009
Yining, on the border with Kazakhstan, was the scene of rioting in 1997. The likelihood is that, as in Tibet, the authorities will clamp down hard, and that this will fuel anger across a broad swathe of the population. (The Economist)
MJ's sis cut from 'Bruno' Jul 9, 2009
Baron Cohen's last film, 'Borat' enraged many people in Kazakhstan for its portrayal of a hapless Kazazh journalist who described his compatriots as primitive and incestuous. In the offending scene in 'Bruno', he jokes about Michael while he and La Toya eat sushi off the naked bodies of workmen at his apartment and he then tries to steal Michael's number from her phone. (iAfrica.com)
Ethnic Unrest in China Jul 7, 2009
Beyond it, to the west, begins a Central Asian domain that is historically Turkic and Islamic -- a land of terrible desert and desolate massif that stretches to the Caspian Sea and includes the newly independent states of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, as well as the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, as it is officially called, in China itself ... The largest of these zones is Ili, 167,000 square miles of steppe and mountain bordering Kazakhstan ... I traveled from Urumchi to Sayram... (The Atlantic Online)
Middle East Jul 5, 2009
United States President Barack Obama plans to ease the standoff on Iran's nuclear program - and stage a US comeback in Central Asia - by offering Tehran access to a global nuclear fuel bank in Kazakhstan. Tehran has welcomed the strategy, and the likely involvement of Japan serves up other geopolitical dimensions favorable to Washington. (Asia Times Online)
Timeline: China Jul 3, 2009
1996 - China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan - dubbed the Shanghai Five - meet in Shanghai and agree to cooperate to combat ethnic and religious tensions in each others' countries ... The group emerges when the Shanghai Five - China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan - are joined by Uzbekistan. (BBC News)
Iranians Walk Out During Shimon Peres Speech Jul 2, 2009
By ASTANA, Kazakhstan ... Carrying out their threat, the Iranian representatives staged a walkout during President Shimon Peres's keynote address at the Congress of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Kazakhstan on Wednesday morning, refusing to return as long as the Israeli leader spoke ... Peres was not originally scheduled to attend the conference, but since he was in Kazakhstan anyway as a guest of honor, he received a late invitation. (Newsmax)
Golden Bears To Participate in Summer Competitions Jul 2, 2009
In men's water polo, has been selected as an alternate for the U.S. team at the World Championships, where (Kazakhstan) and (Serbia) will also play for their native countries. and former Cal gymnast will participate at the Japan Cup in mid-July. (Calbears.com)
The Jackson factor Jun 30, 2009
The spread of the financial crisis into Eastern Europe has pulled countries ranging from Kazakhstan to Latvia into a sharp downward spiral; further contagion to countries such as Bulgaria and Hungary (which are members of the European Union) will mean in effect the opening of a new front in the march of the global financial crisis. To be sure not everything is gloom and doom as on the other side of the equation, we have some bits of good news. (Asia Times Online)
* World News Quick Take Jun 29, 2009
President Shimon Peres yesterday was to begin a landmark visit to the former Soviet states of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan aimed at advancing strategic and economic ties, his office said ... He also plans to address hundreds of representatives from Muslim and Arab countries at an interfaith conference in Kazakhstan on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
S A Aiyar: Karat wrong on nuke deal Jun 28, 2009
India is also in talks with Kazakhstan for another 2,000 tonnes. But no nuclear fuel deal has been negotiated with the US or Japan. (India Times, India)
Transcript of IMF's Bi-Weekly Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director of External Relations Department Jun 20, 2009
He has visited Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and now Uzbekistan, and we have issued press releases at each stop, and those of course are available online ... I have a question online from the Media Briefing Center: "Russia not wants to join the WTO as part of the customs union with Belarus and Kazakhstan. Can you comment on this?". (IMF News)
Playboy features president? Jun 18, 2009
Lula is due to return to Brazil on Friday after a tour of Switzerland, Russia and Kazakhstan. AFP Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Baron Cohen's Bruno has military flair at premiere Jun 18, 2009
The movie is Baron Cohen's follow-up to his 2006 hit "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan," in which he played a clueless journalist on a U.S. tour. On the Net. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
India cautions Pakistan Jun 17, 2009
The arch-foes have observer status at the SCO, which groups China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Singh had said in his speech to the summit earlier that countries had to cooperate to fight terrorism. (iAfrica.com)
Ahmadinejad attends Russia summit Jun 16, 2009
Other members are the Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The two-day summit is being attended by Chinese leader Hu Jintao and high-level delegations from India, Pakistan and Mongolia, who enjoy an observer status in the group. (India Times, India)
Press Release: IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn to Visit Central Asia Jun 16, 2009
Mr. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will travel to Central Asia for the first time when he visits Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan between June 15 to June 18 ... The global financial crisis and its impact on Central Asia will be the subject of a speech that he plans to deliver at the Government Academy in Kazakhstan and at the State Kyrgyz University in the Kyrgyz Republic ... Mr. Strauss-Kahn will visit Astana,... (IMF News)
Russia-Belarus Relations Sour Over Milk Ban Jun 16, 2009
The organization which has been dubbed Russia's answer to NATO consists of Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and, supposedly, Belarus, and was formed to tackle drug trafficking from Afghanistan and international terrorism. "Economy serves as the basis for our common security," Lukashenko said in a statement. (Time.com)
Areva offers India stakes in Uranium mines Jun 6, 2009
Nuclear Power is also seeking long-term supply contracts from Kazakhstan, Canada and Brazil as it orders reactors worth at least $14 billion from overseas, Jain said. India needs to invest in uranium assets to ensure fuel for a planned 14-fold increase in nuclear generation capacity by 2030 after a three- decade ban on supplies to the country was lifted last year. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Rooney itching to make up for Barca heartbreak Jun 5, 2009
At the end of a long season, England's stars could have done without an eight-hour flight to central Asia for Saturday's match against Kazakhstan. But Rooney insists he is itching to play his first match since his club's 2-0 defeat by Barcelona in Rome last month and shrugged off concerns about the five-hour time difference, high temperatures and concerns over the quality of the playing surface in Almaty's Central Stadium. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Win over Iceland will seal World Cup berth Jun 5, 2009
The group leaders travel to Kazakhstan tomorrow with a home game against Andorra following on Wednesday ... We want the job done as soon as possible, with all due respect to Kazakhstan and Andorra, these are games we should win so we need to approach them with the right attitude, midfielder Steven Gerrard told a news conference. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferdinand out of England qualifier at Kazakhstan Jun 3, 2009
Ferdinand out of England's qualifier at Kazakhstan - - SI.com ... Ferdinand out of England's qualifier at Kazakhstan ... LONDON (AP) -Rio Ferdinand miss miss England's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan on Saturday because of the calf injury that troubled him in the closing stages of the domestic season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
N-deal at risk of being shelved Jun 3, 2009
France and Kazakhstan are among countries that have sped forward with civilian nuclear collaboration with India. Some analysts suggest that formation of the Tauscher-Einhorn team is directed more against North Korea, Pakistan and other proliferators, and India has been moved out of the rogues gallery. (India Times)
Global recession making world violent Jun 2, 2009
The United States rose six places to 83rd, wedged between Ukraine and Kazakhstan, after researchers cut its risk of a terrorist attack. China was unchanged from last year at 74th, while Russia was near the bottom of the list at 136th. (India Times)
Capello surprised by Rooney's nervous Rome final May 31, 2009
With qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Andorra in the next two weeks, Capello is confident the pain of defeat for Rooney and his England and Manchester United teammates won't hinder the national team's cause ... If England wins in Kazakhstan next Saturday and against Andorra at Wembley the following Wednesday, Capello believes qualification will be effectively clinched after missing out on Euro 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ivanovic breezes through May 30, 2009
Last Updated: 01:49pm 29 May 2009. Get up to R1,000 free. (iAfrica.com)
There's a feeding frenzy going on distant galaxy May 28, 2009
APMay 27: A Russian capsule carrying three astronauts blasts off in neighboring Kazakhstan. Msnbc. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Casto and Thompson to Represent WSU at USA U19 Basketball Trials May 28, 2009
The 12 remaining 19-and-under national teams were distributed as such: Group A includes Angola, Greece, Lithuania and Puerto Rico; Group C consists of Australia, Canada, Spain and Syria; and Group D is comprised of Argentina, Croatia, Kazakhstan and host New Zealand. 2009 USA Men's U19 World Championship Team Trials Schedule Tuesday, June 16 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., Session I Wednesday, June 17 9 a.m. - Noon, Session II 4:30 - 7 p.m.Session III Thursday, June 18 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Session IV, U19... (Wsucougars.com)
World's mega cities expand as millions quit the countryside May 22, 2009
It reveals the rapid retreat of the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, once the world's fourth largest lake and now the tenth. Since the 1967 edition of the atlas it has shrunk by 39,994 sq km (15,800 sq m). (Yahoo News -- Population Issues)
Transcript of a Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations, International Monetary Fund May 22, 2009
Finally, Deputy Managing Director Takatoshi Kato is traveling to Kazakhstan at the end of May, May 28, for a discussion with the authorities and to attend a meeting of the Central Bank Governors Club for Central Asia, the Black Sea Region and the Balkan Countries ... QUESTION: Earlier you mentioned an upcoming visit to Kazakhstan, and earlier this week the country had its third lender default ... I was curious to know if during that visit there will be any discussion of a potential loan to... (IMF News)
England keeper crisis as James has shoulder op May 19, 2009
Manchester United's Ben Foster, who had moved past Green in Capello's pecking order, is also unavailable for the trip to Kazakhstan and the Wembley meeting with Andorra after having an operation to correct a ligament problem in his thumb ... England travel to Kazakhstan with a five point lead over Croatia after winning their first five matches in group six. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Canada's man in orbit May 17, 2009
Once a secret Soviet base carved out of a treeless, remote tract of grassland in Kazakhstan, the Baikonur Cosmodrome is the cradle of space exploration: It's the home port where the first man-made satellite, Sputnik-1, and Yuri Gagarin, the first space traveller, each lifted off half a century ago. And soon a Canadian medical doctor will arrive in this complex in the steppes of Central Asia on his own cosmic and historic mission. (Globe and Mail)
Science Fair May 16, 2009
So much for Borat being a spoof -- bride kidnapping is on the rise in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. "The apparent revival of non-consensual bride abduction in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan is somewhat surprising seventy years after the Soviet state banned the practice and introduced sweeping legislation to emancipate women," says Cynthia Werner of Texas A&M University in the current Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute ... The United Nations has noted the increase in kidnappings in... (USA Today -- Tech)
Swine flu cases pass 5000 May 13, 2009
Meanwhile, four countries Ecuador, Honduras, Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates lifted restrictions on Mexican pork imports applied after the outbreak of A(H1N1), Mexico's economy ministry said on Tuesday. China and Russia are among others to have suspended pork imports from some swine flu-affected nations, although the WHO and others say there is no evidence the meat is a source of infection. (iAfrica.com)
