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Silk Road Rail Links Europe and China

Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia launch their new Silk Road Rail line linking Europe to China.

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The incredible underwater Kazakh forest

Kaindy Lake in the Kazakh region of Almaty is famous for birch trees that stick out of the water

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The place easily mistaken for the Grand Canyon

The spectacular Charyn Canyon is a major attraction, about 200 kilometres east of Almaty city

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The Star of Asia festival lights up Almaty

Keen to put its name on the map as the cultural hub of Kazakhstan and of central Asia at large, the city of Almaty organised and hosted The Star of Asia music…

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Kazakhstan embraces the digital age

International Sovereign Wealth Funds have been gathering in Astana to explore new frontiers and tap into more markets.

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Record-breaking Peggy Whitson returns from the ISS

With several space records in her pocket, American astronaut Peggy Whitson returns from the ISS.

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Star of Asia Festival shines a light on regional music

The best, voices, sounds and rhythms from the Asian region descended on Almaty for the two-day “Star of Asia” international festival.

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High jinks at the Almaty Mountain Sports Festival

Encircled by a range of breathtaking mountains, Almaty is Kazakhstan’s jewel in the crown.

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Astronauts safely join ISS

A new crew has arrived at the International Space Station to boost US research projects aboard the $100 billion orbiting laboratory.

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Watch: Rocket’s launch captured on video from space

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Silk Way Rally: Bryce Menzies beats defending champion Despres in stage 7

American Bryce Menzies wins his first special and in the Kamaz has a clean sweep in the trucks section

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Silk Way Rally: Stephane Peterhansel doubles up on stage six

Peugeot’s Stephane Peterhansel won his second stage of the Silk Way Rally in the cars category but the Frenchman remains more than three hours behind overall leader Sébastien…

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Silk Way Rally: Cyril Despres has his day in the sun

Stage five of the Silk Way Rally featured another long day.

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Silk Way Rally: Sébastian Loeb benefits from Peterhansel's pain

Peugeot's Stephane Peterhansel took a roll in the mud and ended up losing three hours

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Silk Way Rally: Sébastian Loeb leaves rivals in the shade

Stage three of the Silk Way Rally left Russia and headed to Kazakhstan with a long stage between Ufa and Kostanay, featuring 329km of special.

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Silk Way Rally: Peterhansel leads Peugeot procession

Stage two of the Silk Way took the riders on a 785km trip eastwards from Cheboksary to Ufa, with 157km of special section on the menu.

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Sebastian Loeb sets marker in Silk Way starter

The official podium ceremony for the 2017 Silk Way Rally was held on Moscow’s iconic Red Square on Friday, with defending car champion Cyril Despres leading the…

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Silk Way Rally ready to race through Russia, Kazakhstan and China

The 2017 Silk Way Rally is about to start a breathtaking adventure of nearly 10,000 kilometres through Russia, Kazakhstan and China.

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Almaty: Kazakhstan's first capital and the "City of Gardens"

The city of a thousand colours – this is Almaty, the cultural capital and largest metropolitan area in Kazakhstan.

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Kazakhstan showcases economic achievements at Astana Economic Forum

The Astana Economic Forum is an opportunity for international dialogue, discussion and brainstorming on a range of economic issues facing Central Asia and the rest of the…