Nursultan Nazarbayev

Nursultan Nazarbayev

• Symbolism weighs heavy at Iran nuclear talks venue

  The venue for talks on Iran's nuclear program between world powers and Tehran carries a symbolism that Western negotiators will hope serves as a ... 

• At least 20 killed in Kazakhstan plane crash

  A passenger jet carrying at least 20 people crashed Tuesday in heavy fog near Kazakhstan's principal city, Almaty, killing all on board, the airline ... 

• Kazakhstan to introduce mayoral elections in 2013

  Kazakhstan's president announced a raft of reforms for this energy-rich, authoritarian state Friday, ranging from having more direct local and ... 

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  Kazakh border guard convicted of killing comrades

  The crime was grisly, the trial was bizarre and the defendant's confession was widely doubted — but border guard Vladislav Chelakh was convicted ... 

• Hero worship of Kazakhstan leaders hits new height

  Kazakhstan on Saturday observed a new holiday lauding President Nursultan Nazarbayev, part of a growing cult of personality around the leader of the ... 

• Kazakhstan lauds leader on new holiday

  Kazakhstan is observing a new holiday lauding President Nursultan Nazarbayev, part of a growing cult of personality around the leader of the ...