Saturday 13th March, 2010
Karzai welcomes Pakistani help in reconciling with Taliban
Central Asia News.NetAfghanistan has praised Pakistan's offer to help mediate with the Taliban.
Indian paintings' exhibition opens in southern Kazakh city
Central Asia News.Net'Kalpana', an exhibition comprising the works of 14 renowned Indian artists, has opened at a glittering ceremony in Shymkent, the capital of South Kazakhstan at the newly constructed and prestigious art gallery.
28 killed in Kazakhstan chopper crash, flood
Central Asia News.NetAt least 28 people were killed in the central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan after severe flooding and a helicopter crash, local media reported Friday.
Eight killed in helicopter crash in Kazakhstan
Central Asia News.NetEight people were killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Kazakhstan, an official said Friday.
Floods Kill At Least 28 In South Kazakhstan
RIA NovostiMoscow’s reservoirs getting ready for unprecedented spring floods At least 28 people were killed and hundreds were evacuated from their residences in southern Kazakhstan after flood waters had swept...
Human Rights Committee Concludes Consideration Of Uzbekistan's Third Report, Poses Questions On Child Labour, Use Of Torture, Judicial Independence
United NationsSaluting steps taken by Uzbekistan in recent years to reform its human rights legislation ‑‑ notably its abolition of the death penalty and its guarantee of habeas corpus ‑‑ ex...
Uzbekistan: Reverse Rights Defender’s Prison Sentence
Human Rights WatchJalilov’s case unfortunately follows a well-established pattern of wrongful imprisonment of human rights activists in Uzbekistan. He is only the latest victim of the Uzbek government’s relentless ...
Georgia: Saakashvili Hails Washington's Assessment Of Tbilisi's Rights Record
EurasianetEmail this article Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has praised the US State DepartmentÂ’s country report on GeorgiaÂ’s 2009 human rights record. While criticizing certain problem areas...
Armenia: Swedish Recognition Of Armenian Genocide Roils Turkey
EurasianetEmail this article Turkey withdrew its ambassador from Stockholm after the Swedish parliament voted to classify as genocide the World War I-era mass killings of ethnic Armenians by Ottoman Turkey.The...
Azerbaijan: Fishing Boat Catastrophe On Caspian Averted
EurasianetEmail this article Azerbaijani rescuers on March 12 saved 15 Russians from a fishing boat that caught fire on the stormy Caspian Sea, local news services reported.The Caucasus countryÂ’s Ministry...
Turkmenistan: Russian Fm To Visit Ashgabat
EurasianetEmail this article Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is scheduled to meet Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov in Ashgabat on March 15.Lavrov will us...
25 People Die In Kazakhstan Flooding
Arab NewsALMATY, Kazakhstan: Heavy rain and melting snow have caused severe floods across a region of Kazakhstan neighboring China, flooding villages and killing around two dozen people, officials said Friday.
Floods Kill 20, Destroy Dams In Kazakhstan
Times of OmanALMATY: Around 20 people died and thousands were evacuated in Kazakhstan on Friday after severe floods destroyed two dams in the south of the Central Asian state, the emergencies ministry said.Separat...
Thirty Die In Kazakhstan Floods
SBSAt least 30 people have died after two dams burst in southern Kazakhstan causing massive flooding, the Interfax-Kazakhstan quoted an official as saying.
U.s. Finds Only Halting Progress On Human Rights In Central Asia
America.orgWashington — Although the nations of Central Asia have registered modest gains in some areas of political and human rights, their citizens continue to be subjected to a wide range of restrictions on...
At Least 25 Dead, Thousands Evacuated In Kazakhstan Floods
Channel News AsiaTALDYKORGAN, Kazakhstan: At least 25 people were killed and thousands evacuated from their homes in southern Kazakhstan on Friday when two burst dams unleash massive flooding, officials said. Flood wa...
25 Killed In Kazakhstan Flooding
Daily StarHeavy rain and melting snow have caused severe floods across a region of Kazakhstan neighbouring China, flooding villages and claiming at least 25 lives, emergency officials said yesterday.Southern Ka...
Kazakhstan In Western Oil Deals Threat
Financial TimesKazakhstan threatened on Tuesday to extract higher taxes from western oil majors developing its giant oilfields as it battles to escape an economic recession.
[03/12] 25 People Killed In Kazakhstan Flooding
Find LawALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) - Heavy rain and melting snow have caused severe floods across a region of Kazakhstan neighboring China, flooding villages and killing around two dozen people, officials said F...
Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan Tensions Rising Between Bishkek And Tashkent, Border Sector Closed
Spero NewsBorder incidents are on the rise with guards firing at each other. Uzbekistan wants to stop Kyrgyzstan from building a dam on the Naryn River, fearing it might reduce the volume of water flowing downs...
25 People Killed In Kazakhstan Flooding
San Diego Union-TribuneALMATY, Kazakhstan — Heavy rain and melting snow have caused severe floods across a region of Kazakhstan neighboring China, flooding villages and killing around two dozen people, officials said ...
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