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Dozens killed in Kazakhstan as unrest continues and Russia sends in troops
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Dozens killed in Kazakhstan as unrest continues and Russia sends in troops

6 January 2022
Dozens of people were killed in protests in Kazakhstan's largest metropolis, Almaty during the night from Wednesday to Thursday (6 January), according to local police. On Thursday, Russia sent airborne forces to Kazakhstan as part of a "peacekeeping force". According to Moscow, they will be used to guard important buildings and sites, among other things. The Kremlin has not said how many troops have been deployed.
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Turkish exports leap to unprecedented heights despite other economic woes
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Turkish exports leap to unprecedented heights despite other economic woes

4 January 2022
Exports to the European Union, were almost half of Turkey's exports, and surged 33% year-over-year to $93.1 billion, enabling Turkey to post a surplus of around $7.7 billion in trade with the bloc. Germany remained the top market, having received $19.3 billion worth of Turkish products throughout the year, followed by the United States with $14.7 billion and the United Kingdom with $13.7 billion. Sales to all the three markets marked the highest annual figures ever.