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2 hrs ago | Asia Times

Nazarbayev, Karimov seek water solution

Nazarbayev, Karimov seek water solution By Margarita Assenova It was not the first time Central Asia's water disputes have taken a prominent place on the summit agenda of the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Nursultan Nazarbayev and Islam Karimov, respectively.

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Related Topix: Kazakhstan, World News, Asia, Nursultan Nazarbayev, Tajikistan

Wed Jun 19, 2013

The Guardian

US condemns China, Russia and Uzbekistan for human trafficking

State department's annual slavery report relegates three countries to bottom tier for failing to tackle forced labour and widespread exploitation Uzbeks work in fields outside Tashkent, Uzbekistan, which has been criticised for 'subjecting its citizens to forced labour'.

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Related Topix: World News

Wilson's Almanac

Birdamlik Founder's Elderly Father Disappears in Police Custody in Uzbekeistan

According to Ozodlik and information from the Choriev family in the US, on 17 June 71-year old Hasan Choriev was taken away by local police in his home distict of Shahrisabz, Qashqadaryo province.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Asia Times

Scandal undermines Karimov succession

Scandal undermines Karimov succession By Alexander Kim The issue of power succession in Uzbekistan has gained momentum as a serious investigation has been launched in Sweden against Gulnara Karimova, the 40-year-old daughter of Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Telecom, TeliaSonera AB, IT Services, Islom Karimov

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Russia Beyond the Headlines

Cooking Uzbek Plov

Soviet cuisine offers a kaleidoscope of the country's diverse ethnic groups, religions and climates.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables, World News, Russia, Asia, Vegetarian, Meat, Chicken

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Trend

Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan urged to consider interests of all regional...

Uzbek President Islam Karimov and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev confirmed a common position on regional water use.

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Related Topix: Kazakhstan, World News, Asia, Nursultan Nazarbayev, Islom Karimov

Mon Jun 10, 2013

EurasiaNet

The Roots Of Uzbekistan And Tajikistan's Water Conflict

The conflict between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan over the proposed Rogun dam could, as Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov has threatened, lead to war between the two countries.

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EurasiaNet

Uzbekistan Airways Said to Abandon National Currency

It doesn't suggest confidence in a currency when a prominent company refuses to accept it.

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Related Topix: World News

Tue Jun 04, 2013

PR-inside.com

High results of modern technologies

At the opening ceremony, it was noted that under the leadership of President Islam Karimov modern technologies were consistently introduced to agriculture.

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Related Topix: World News, Agriculture, Asia, Home Gardening, Home

Mon Jun 03, 2013

Transitions Online

Uzbekistan: Karimov Wants to Harness the Wind and Sun

Uzbekistan's energy sector is sputtering, and blackouts are becoming more common in the Central Asian nation.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Solar Energy, World News,

Sun Jun 02, 2013

VDARE.com

Senator Rand Paul Urges More National Security Screening of Refugees

However, his Friday opinion piece usefully examined the problems with refugees and asylum seekers, a topic far too PC for most politicians to confront.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Senator Rand Paul, Terrorism, World News, Immigration Reform

NewEurasia.net

The precarious existence of Turkmen students in foreign universities

As you all know that studying abroad a lot of Turkmen citizens. We have compiled a list of the countries where young people learn Turkmen.

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Related Topix: World News, Turkmenistan, Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Asia

AME Info

UAE selected as host for 2014 Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee road show

The 2014 Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee announces that the UAE has been specially selected as one of six host countries for a promotional roadshow taking place across 2013 ahead of the Games.

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Related Topix: South Korea, World News,

Sat Jun 01, 2013

Groong

Nine Potential `Karabakhs' in Central Asia Heating Up

Eurasia Daily Monitor May 28 2013 Nine Potential `Karabakhs' in Central Asia Heating Up Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 10 Issue: 100 May 28, 2013 05:40 PM By: Paul Goble That the ethnic and political borders in Central Asia do not correspond is widely recognized; but the region's nine ethnic exclaves, territories within the borders of ... (more)

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Related Topix: World News, Tajikistan, Asia, Kyrgyzstan,

Thu May 30, 2013

PR-inside.com

Information on transboundary impact of the emissions of SUE "Talco"

Environmental situation has been further exacerbating and becoming critical, despite the fact that the actual production capacity of the plant, which started operation in 1975, is currently only 50-55% of the estimated capacity of 517 thousand tons per year.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, World News,

Wed May 29, 2013

Boise Weekly

Why to Impeach Obama

Forget the IRS, AP and Benghazi. The real scandal is President Barack Obama's decision to support one of the world's most evil dictators.

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Related Topix: Boise, ID, Terrorism,

Tue May 28, 2013

State Department

Public Schedule: May 29 - Wednesday

10:00 a.m . Under Secretary Hormats holds a press interview, at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Media briefing room, in Paris, France.

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Al Bawaba

Dubai Chamber readies delegation for CIS Regional Trade Mission

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has finalised its preparations for sending out a business delegation on the CIS Regional Trade Mission starting on June 2 in Kazakhstan and concluding on June 5 in Uzbekistan.

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Related Topix: Asia, Kazakhstan, World News

Mon May 27, 2013

Transitions Online

Tajiks, Kyrgyz Grapple With Frontier Issues

When Tajikistan's president, Imomali Rahmon, holds talks in Kyrgyzstan next week, a recent clash on the border between the two states will be high on the agenda.

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Related Topix: World News, Kyrgyzstan, Agriculture, Science

Sat May 25, 2013

Craig Murray

Looking for Gulnara

This video is in Russian but is pretty self-explanatory. While in Geneva we decided to look for Gulnara Karimova's US25 million dollar home, to see how the proceeds of forced child labour are spent.

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Related Topix: World News