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![Kazakhstan rejects China's claim of 'unknown, deadlier pneumonia'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kazakhstan rejects China's claim of 'unknown, deadlier pneumonia'
Ministry says Chinese govt misunderstood official count, which includes unspecified cases.
![Deadlier than Covid-19? China warns of unknown pneumonia in Kazakhstan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Deadlier than Covid-19? China warns of unknown pneumonia in Kazakhstan
The mystery virus has a death rate 'much higher' than the novel coronavirus.
!['Quite surreal': Astronauts land in drastically new world after 200 days in space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Quite surreal': Astronauts land in drastically new world after 200 days in space
"It is quite surreal for us to see this whole situation unfolding on the planet below."
![Plane crash survivors' miraculous escape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Plane crash survivors' miraculous escape
Survivors have spoken about how the plane started crashing just 19 seconds after takeoff.
![At least 12 killed, 49 hurt after plane crashes in Kazakhstan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
At least 12 killed, 49 hurt after plane crashes in Kazakhstan
A Kazakhstan plane with 98 people aboard has crashed shortly after takeoff early Friday.
![How many humps on a camel? In Kazakhstan, it's complicated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How many humps on a camel? In Kazakhstan, it's complicated
New York Times: In most of the world, camels come in two types. Except in Kazakhstan.
![Pawsome: Embraer's snow leopard livery turns heads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pawsome: Embraer's snow leopard livery turns heads
The livery on the latest airliner has been described as "pawsome".
![Kiwi in Vietnam desperate to bring dad home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kiwi in Vietnam desperate to bring dad home
"I am just waiting for him to recover enough to try and get him on a commercial flight."
![Cellist, 12, migrates for music](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Cellist, 12, migrates for music
Twelve-year picked for prestigious music school wants to be doctor.
![52 people die in bus fire in Kazakhstan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
52 people die in bus fire in Kazakhstan
Short circuit may have triggered devastating fire which killed 52 bus passengers.
![Borat star offers to pay Czechs' fines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Borat star offers to pay Czechs' fines
Sacha Baron Cohen has offered to cover fines of six men arrested for dressing as Borat.
![Are these the worst bank robbers ever?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Are these the worst bank robbers ever?
The thickest thieves ever have burnt an ATM they were trying to rob... And everything inside it.
![Kiwi traveller's troubles in Kazakhstan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kiwi traveller's troubles in Kazakhstan
The interrogation room had a map of the world, one which did not include NZ, meaning intrepid Kiwi traveller couldn't point out where she was from.
![Mega must give Kazakhs data](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mega must give Kazakhs data
Hackers who exposed alleged corruption in a former Soviet state face being targeted after a New Zealand High Court ruling.
![Kazakhstan: Hacked info on Mega site](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kazakhstan: Hacked info on Mega site
The Mega website has been ordered to hand over information about its users to the Republic of Kazakhstan after its government computer systems were hacked.
![Russian gets to 879 days in space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Russian gets to 879 days in space
Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka - who has spent more time in space than anyone else - has returned safely to Earth.
![Mysterious smoke ring in Kazakh sky](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mysterious smoke ring in Kazakh sky
Eerie footage has emerged from Kazakhstan that shows a mysterious black circle move above a village in the north of the country.
![Milk scare claims first scalp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Milk scare claims first scalp
The Fonterra contamination scare has claimed its first scalp with Gary Romano, Managing Director NZ Milk Products, resigning with immediate effect.
![More countries ban Fonterra products](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
More countries ban Fonterra products
Former Soviet republics Belarus and Kazakhstan have joined Russia in banning Fonterra dairy products.