Astana WWII veterans to get $1,000

    Astana veterans of World War II will receive 150,000 KZT (almost US $1,000) in honour of the 68th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender (May 9), Tengri News reported May 3, citing city hall. The city has 292 veterans remaining, Astana official Alma Altybayeva said.     Kazakh ex-deputy defence minister gets 11...