Azerbaijan fears neighbour Iran's radical influence
The Iranian potatoes, oranges and raisins on sale in the bazaars of Astara are not the only signs of the Islamic republic's influence in this Azerbaijani border town.
Police come under fire in Russia's south
Up to a dozen militants have staged a daring attack on the capital of a southern Russian republic popular with downhill skiers and budget tourists
Kyrgyz president to meat with leaders of Belgium, NATO, EU, and European Parliament
In Brussels, President for transitional period Roza Otunbayeva will hold a number of meetings with leaders of Belgium, NATO, EU, and European Parliament.
NATO special representative for Caucasus and Central Asia to visit Washington next week
James Appathurai, special representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia of NATO, will discuss the regional problems, as well as the frozen conflicts with US officials next week, APA’s US correspondent reports.
Russia ratifies military transit deal with U.S.
Russia's parliament approved a deal with the United States on Friday to allow transit for military equipment and personnel across Russia to the NATO force in Afghanistan, easing reliance on Pakistan as a transit route.
U.S., NATO worry about European defense cuts
First, Germany announced that it would suspend its draft, ending one of the touchstones of its post-World War II society. Then Britain and France, frequent rivals since at least the Norman Conquest, announced plans to share military equipment and research. And smaller countries across Europe are cutting defense budgets and shrinking militaries that were never large to begin with.
Kyrgyz deputies initiate new parliamentary commission
In Kyrgyzstan, deputies initiate formation of parliamentary commission of inquiry into involvement of people, detained by special services, into terrorist acts, deputy Kanybek Osmonaliev announced the suggestion at today’s session of the Parliament
Russian rearmament: Moscow fears China and Islamist insurgents
Russia's decision to plough more than 400 billion pounds into upgrading its armed forces is motivated by a fear of China and radical Islam on its southern borders.
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