Friday 12th March, 2010
Karzai welcomes Pakistani help in reconciling with Taliban
Azerbaijan News.NetAfghanistan has praised Pakistan's offer to help mediate with the Taliban.
Uzbekistan, Presenting Third Periodic Report, Highlights 2008 Death Penalty Ban, Says Wants To Work Closely With Human Rights Committee On All Areas Of Concern
United NationsFrom the very beginning of its independence just 18 years ago, Uzbekistan had sought to protect and promote the civil and political rights of all its citizens and had moved swiftly to adopt legislativ...
Tajikistan: Un Helping To Boost Resilience To Natural Disasters
Spero NewsThe United Nations is helping Tajikistan, a mountainous country prone to natural disasters, enhance its capacity to withstand catastrophes such as floods, avalanches and earthquakes which often destro...
Tajikistan: Un Helping To Boost Resilience To Natural Disasters
UN News CentreThe United Nations is helping Tajikistan, a mountainous country prone to natural disasters, enhance its capacity to withstand catastrophes such as floods, avalanches and earthquakes which often destro...
Manas Kicks Off 2d Seismic In Tajikistan
RigzoneManas Petroleum reported that its 90% owned subsidiary CJSC Somon Oil has already commenced a 250 KM 2D seismic program in Tajikistan. This seismic is to further define and analyze the extension of t...
Asashoryu, In Mongolia, Denies He Went On Drunken Rampage
Japan TodayULAN BATOR — Mongolian-born former yokozuna Asashoryu on Thursday refuted reports of an alleged drunken rampage that preceded his retirement from sumo. ‘‘I didn’t commit an...
Kyrgyzstan: Brewing Financial Scandal Stoking Media Controversy
EurasiaNetEmail this article An arrest warrant issued for a financial manager in Kyrgyzstan with ties to the Kyrgyz government is stirring a media controversy in Bishkek.The trouble erupted March 9, after news...
Kazakhstan: Fallen Tycoons Still Rankle Ruling Elite
EurasiaNetEmail this article Fresh salvoes are being fired in a running battle between members of KazakhstanÂ’s ruling elite and tycoons who have fallen out of favor. As oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov -- wanted...
Kazakhstan: Astana Intensifying Efforts To Hold Osce Summit
EurasiaNetKazakhstan is redoubling efforts to get two important holdouts - the United States and Uzbekistan - to endorse an Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe summit in 2010. EurasiaNet recentl...
Georgia: Officials Face Mandatory Drug Tests
EurasianetEmail this article The Georgian parliament is considering a proposal to make drug tests a mandatory condition for getting or keeping a job within the public sector. The billÂ’s main sponsor, parl...
French Insurance Compensates Descendents Of Armenian Genocide Victims
EurasianetEmail this article French insurance company Axa has reportedly provided life insurance premiums to descendants of Armenians killed during a 1915 bloody crackdown on ethnic Armenians in Ottoman Turkey...
Azerbaijani Court Keeps Bloggers In Jail
EurasianetEmail this article BakuÂ’s Court of Appeals on March 11 turned down a petition to release jailed bloggers and youth activists Adnan Hajizade and Emin Milli. The decision has sparked a fresh wave ...
Polish Pm Talks Economy In Georgia, Energy In Azerbaijan
Spero NewsTBILISI -- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is in Georgia on a visit aimed at boosting economic ties, as he continues a tour of the South Caucasus.Tusk was due to meet President Mikheil Saakashvili a...
Iran, Azerbaijan Vow To Broaden Cooperation On Caspian Sea
IRNABaku, March 11, IRNA – Iran’s special envoy on Caspian Sea Mehdi Safari met on Thursday with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev on issues of mutual interests.
Manas Petroleum Tajik Seismic Program Commenced
Market WireMNAP ) is pleased to report that its 90% owned subsidiary CJSC Somon Oil ("Somon") has ALREADY commenced a 250 KM 2D seismic program in Tajikistan. This seismic is to further define and analyze the e...
Latest Construction Equipment, Materials And Technologies Presented In Tashkent
UZ Report11.03.2010 15:38:09 UzBuild, Uzbekistan's main building and interiors exhibition, started on 9 March in Tashkent. The exhibition presents the latest equipment, materials and technologies, and address ...
Uzbek President Outlines Priorities For Children's Sports Development
UZ ReportPresident of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov chaired the session of the Trusteeship Council of the Children's Sports Development Fund, held at Oqsaroy residence in Tashkent on 10 March. The head of the state...
"mebelexpo Uzbekistan 2010" Underway In Exhibition Halls Of Uzexpocenter
UZ Report11.03.2010 15:33:16 MebelExpo Uzbekistan 2010, the 7th Uzbekistan International Exhibition for Furniture, Production Technologies, Interior and Design, is taking place in Tashkent during 9-12 March. E...
Manas Petroleum Tajik Seismic Program Commenced
Earth TimesBAAR, SWITZERLAND -- 03/11/10 -- Manas Petroleum Corp. ("Manas") (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report that its 90% owned subsidiary CJSC Somon Oil ("Somon") has ALREADY commenced a 250 KM 2D seismic pr...
Azerbaijan Court Rejects 'donkey Video' Bloggers' Appeal
Turkish Daily NewsAn Azerbaijani court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by two bloggers jailed after satirizing the government with an Internet video that showed a donkey giving a press conference, their lawyer said. T...
Bp To Buy Exploration Rights In Brazil, Azerbaijan, Gulf Of Mexico From Devon Energy For $7b
Canadian BusinessLONDON - Oil company BP PLC said Thursday it will pay $7 billion to acquire exploration rights in Brazil, Azerbaijan and the Gulf of Mexico from Devon Energy Corp. BP said it is also selling, for $50...
Bp To Buy Exploration Rights In Brazil, Azerbaijan, Gulf Of Mexico From Devon Energy For $7b
C NewsThe oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta is set to backtrack on a controversial royalty regime once welcomed by the public but reviled by the energy industry as it looks to boost investment in its oi...
Bp To Buy Exploration Rights In Brazil, Azerbaijan, Gulf Of Mexico From Devon Energy For $7b
Star TribuneLONDON - Oil company BP PLC said Thursday it will pay $7 billion to acquire exploration rights in Brazil, Azerbaijan and the Gulf of Mexico from Devon Energy Corp. BP will buy the rights for 10 offs...
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