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.
Global Forum on Sustainable Energy held in Austria
The two-day Global Forum on Sustainable Energy opened Thursday in Austrian Federal Economic Chamber in Vienna to discuss the potential of renewable energies and opportunities for greater energy policy between the Danube region and the Caucasus region.
Azerbaijani, Ukrainian presidents give joint press conference
Presidents Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Viktor Yanukovich of Ukraine have given a joint press conference, the official website of the Azerbaijani President reported.
Strong Recovery in the Caucasus and Central Asia to Continue in 2011
Strong post-crisis recovery in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) region is expected to continue in 2011, although at a somewhat slower pace than in 2010, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its Regional Economic Outlook for Caucasus and Central Asia released in Tbilisi today.
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.
Russia calls for new nuclear safety rules
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, called yesterday for new world rules to be drawn up on safety at nuclear plants.
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