Caucasus

Kazak Drugs Spiral

Kazak youngsters are being sucked into a spiral of petty crime and drug abuse

22 Feb 05

Both Kazakstan and Uzbekistan are eager to be seen as a gateway between East and West

22 Feb 05

Kyrgyz army recruitment drive marred by press-gang accusations

22 Feb 05

Kazakstan is keen to exploit growing interest in its Caspian oil fields

22 Feb 05

Afghan leader Hamid Karzai must ensure that his improving relations with India do not alienate Pakistan.

22 Feb 05

Police "incite" market women into attacking journalists trying to cover Hizb-ut-Tahrir demonstration.

22 Feb 05

Trouble looms for president Niazov as key envoy joins opposition

22 Feb 05

In spite of ban on unauthorised drug sales, Kazaks continue to buy potions from market traders - sometimes with deadly results.

22 Feb 05

The ongoing economic crisis is driving many talented and highly qualified young people abroad.

22 Feb 05

Upcoming curbs on advertising could finish off many independent papers.

22 Feb 05

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