EU moves to tighten border controls in Schengen zone
International sanctions against Iran's nuclear program forced the Islamic Republic to strengthen trade relations with countries in Southeast Asia who have benefited from Iran's isolation, experts say.
Iranian Defense Official Visits Armenia
Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Reza Mozafari Nia has discussed military ties with Armenian officials in Yerevan, RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports.
Saakashvili Upbeat About Georgia Military
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the "combat spirit" and combat skills of Georgia's armed forces.
Russia kills 10 militants in Caucasus
Russian security forces on Friday killed 10 militants in a special operation in its violence-torn Northern Caucasus region, reports said.
Kyrgyz Security Service Warns Of Secret Islamic Terror Group
Kyrgyzstan's National Committee for State Security (UKMK) head told parliament that an underground organization called the Islamic Movement of Kyrgyzstan (IMK) has been established, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reports.
US delegation to visit Azerbaijan, express thanks
A United States congressional delegation heading to Azerbaijan said they intend to thank Azerbaijan for being a strong U.S. ally, while pushing for “democratic institutions.”
Syria: Baath party officials 'quit in protest'
Some 200 members of Syria's ruling Baath party are reported to have resigned over the violent crackdown against pro-democracy demonstrations.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization ministers to meet in Kazakhstan
The interior ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), an intergovernmental security body, will meet on Thursday in the Kazakh capital Astana to discuss efforts to fight crime.
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