US, Russia fail to grip Kyrgyz helm
If the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan were to be the litmus test, the United States' "reset" of ties with Russia appears only selectively genuine. Kyrgyzstan is a perfect case for the two powers to agree to tactical cooperation, as there are significant common interests - and yet that is not happening.
Pakistan, Iran to sign power supply agreement
Pakistan Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, will visit Iran in August to sign an agreement for importing 1,000MW of electricity, officials have said.
Peabody Energy still looking at Australian, Mongolian opportunities
Recently rebuffed in its attempts to buy Macarthur Coal, the coal miner says it is undeterred and remains optimistic of opportunities in Australia and Mongolia
Refugees return to Kyrgyzstan
Thousands of ethnic Uzbek refugees from recent clashes in south Kyrgyzstan are returning from Uzbekistan, officials say.
Iran supports nuclear disarmament in Central Asia
Iran’s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here on Thursday that the Islamic Republic of Iran supports nuclear disarmament across the world, particularly in the Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan says refugees flocking back from Uzbekistan
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan said on Wednesday that more than half of those who fled to neighbouring Uzbekistan during ethnic clashes had returned in a mass influx across the border.
Kyrgyzstan Falls Apart: Can Democracy Work in Central Asia?
Ethnic violence has swept through Kyrgyzstan, and an article in Der Spiegel suggests that the country could follow the path of other former Soviet satellites, abandoning plans for a democratic system of government.
India, Canada set to ink historic nuclear deal
India and Canada are set to sign a civil nuclear agreement that will allow New Delhi to secure uranium, nuclear equipment and technology to meet its energy needs during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit in Toronto for the upcoming G-20 Summit.
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