Central Asia

Tougher Laws on Tax Evasion

Reliance on Russian Arms Won't Hamper NATO Ties

Russia Key to Ukrainian-Uzbek Gas Talks

Old Methods Won't Curb Inflation

Opposition Boycott By-elections

Government Rejects Debt Relief

Activists Condemn Arrest of Dissident

EU Reforms Meet Opposition

Homemade Hydro Power Lights Up Tajikistan

Villagers have come up with a unique solution to the country's energy crisis.

Russia Likely to Rebuff Exiles