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Kazakhstan: During take-off, plane crashes with 100 passenger on-board at Almaty Airport

At least 9 reportedly died after a plane with 95 passengers and 5 crew members on board crashed near Almaty, the airport of Kazakhstan's biggest city, according to the airport.

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Dec 27, 2019, 10:20 AM IST

Uzbekistan says ex-president Islam Karimov's daughter in custody

Karimov`s second daughter, Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva, is Uzbek ambassador to UNESCO, a position she has held since 2008.

Jul 28, 2017, 15:13 PM IST

Uzbekistan strongman Islam Karimov dies at 78

Uzbekistan`s President, Islam Karimov, did not designate a successor and analysts say the transition of power is likely to be decided behind closed doors.

Sep 02, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

Gunmen kill two policemen in Almaty, Kazakhstan

 "Gunmen killed two policemen in Kazakhstan`s financial capital Almaty on Monday", security sources and the Interior Ministry told Reuters, as the authorities said that they had launched an anti-terrorist operation.

Jul 18, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

Kazakhstan accuses protesters of trying to oust government

Oil-rich Kazakhstan on Friday accused organisers of anti-government rallies last week of trying to overthrow the Central Asian country`s government.

May 27, 2016, 22:15 PM IST