Central Asia
Clouds on Iran's Caspian Horizon
Tehran felt obliged to end loss-making oil swaps, but decision could further reduce its influence as a Caspian regional player.
1 Oct 10
Kyrgyz Poll: More Choice, or More of Same?
Amidst plethora of parties for voters to choose from, a remarkably resilient political class adapts and survives.
30 Sep 10
Tajikistan Launches Census
29 Sep 10
Tajik Village Decimated by TB
Disease has reached emergency levels, but village is not designated as priority for government’s tuberculosis programme.
29 Sep 10
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