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Iran hails 'softer' and 'smarter' approach to its nuclear program
Iranian nuclear negotiators said a revised proposal from six world powers to limit its nuclear work was 'more realistic' than previous proposals and offered to continue talks next month.
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Kazakhstan passenger jet crashes, second in a month
At least 20 people died when the SCAT airlines jet crashed in heavy fog near Almaty, Kazakhstan. SCAT is banned from flying within the European Union.
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Kazakh opposition leader on trial for attempting to overthrow government
Vladimir Kozlov faces 13 years in prison if convicted of charges that include orchestrating dissent among striking oil workers. Observers fear the trial could undermine some of the country's progress in developing a multiparty democracy.
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Global News Blog Olympics 2012: Among the top gold winners in London ... Kazakhstan?
One of the world's least populated countries at around 15 million, Kazakhstan is No. 8 in gold medals at the London Olympic Games.
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Global News Blog Kazakhstan vote fails key democracy test, say officials (+video)
The oil-rich former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan has yet to hold an election that Western observers agree is fair, despite 20 years of democracy.
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Kazakhstan's snap elections draw international criticism
International observers point to serious irregularities during the Sunday snap presidential vote in Kazakhstan that resulted in a sweeping victory of longtime incumbent President Nazarbayev.
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US and Kazakhstan complete secret transfer of Soviet nuclear materials
In the largest nuclear transfer operation ever mounted, US and Kazakh officials moved 11 tons of highly enriched uranium and 3 tons of plutonium some 1,890 miles by rail and road across the Central Asian country.
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Kyrgyzstan president resigns, leaving new leaders in full control
Kyrgyzstan President Bakiyev resigned Thursday and fled to Kazakhstan. The interim government of Roza Otunbayeva must now try to restore order to the highly strategic but unstable country.
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Kazakhstan not a nuclear threat, official says
A US intelligence report on concerns about Kazakhstan's nuclear deals is misleading, said the Kazakh government Monday.
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Kazakhstan beyond Borat
A British journalist offers a colorful look at an ancient land and its people.
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Kazakhstan seeks identity on the big screen
The Central Asian nation throws Borat a counterpunch.
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