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Naming children after events is trend in Kazakhstan, say researchers
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. NUR-SULTAN – Researchers curious about trends in Kazakh baby names have determined national events play a significant role when parents make their choices, reported factcheck.kz. Photo credit: baigenews.kz. Using data from the Statistics Committee of the Ministry...
Trump attacks Pence aid who testified in impeachment probe
Jennifer Williams arrives for a closed-door interview at the Capitol in Washington. (AP pic)WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump lashed out yesterday at another witness in Congress’ impeachment inquiry against him, saying the aide to Vice President Mike Pence was a “Never Trumper” who should “work out a better presidential attack.” Writing...
Trump did ‘much worse’ says Pelosi in Nixon comparison
Pelosi says Trump’s call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy compelled her to open an impeachment inquiry. (Reuters pic)WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi amplified her unfavourable comparison of President Donald Trump to fellow Republican Richard Nixon on Sunday, saying that the disgraced president at least cared enough...
Russia providing mood music for House impeachment drama
WASHINGTON — For all the talk about Ukraine in the House impeachment inquiry, there’s a character standing just off-stage with a dominant role in this tale of international intrigue: Russia. As has so often been the case since President Donald Trump took office, Moscow provides the mood music for the unfolding political drama. “With you,...
Russia set to return Ukrainian ships seized a year ago amid simmering tensions
Russia is set to return Ukrainian navy ships seized a year ago, as it prepares for a summit to try to resolve the wider conflict between them, Interfax news agency said Sunday.“In accordance with agreements concluded with the Ukrainian side, three Ukrainian ships … are being towed from the port of Kerch to an approved transfer point,” border...
Belarus holds parliamentary election as strongman leader keeps grip
MINSK: Belarus voted on Sunday in parliamentary elections that will be closely watched by the West to see how much leeway President Alexander Lukashenko will allow opposition candidates while keeping his grip on power. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gestures as he addresses the media after casting his vote during the parliamentary...
Russia to return Ukraine captured naval ships on Monday: Russian news agencies
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Former White House adviser says Ukraine aid was tied to probe
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Trump aide curbed access to Ukraine call, fearing fallout
US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFPWASHINGTON: A top US official restricted access to the summary of Donald Trump’s Ukraine call that triggered an impeachment probe, fearing it would damage the president, testimony released Saturday… …read more Source:: Geo...
Testimony of envoy Gordon Sondland ties Trump closer to pressure on Ukraine
Gordon Sondland, President Donald Trump’s emissary to the European Union, had a message when he met with a top Ukrainian official.Sondland said vital U.S. military … …read more Source:: The Japan...
