Warehouse fire kills 13 in KazakhstanALMATY - Thirteen people were burned to death after a fire broke out at a warehouse in the Kazakhstan capital Monday, media reports said. Committee to Protect Journalists slams Kazakh court’s decision to keep editor in jailALMATY, Kazakhstan — An international media rights group has criticized a Kazakh court that upheld a three-year prison sentence against an editor convicted of publishing state secrets. Isolated Turkmenistan denies entry to Peace Corps volunteersALMATY, Kazakhstan — The reclusive Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan has denied entry to dozens of Peace Corps volunteers, the organization’s country director said Friday. US voices concern over Turkmenistan’s bid to stop students traveling to foreign universitiesALMATY, Kazakhstan — The United States expressed its concern Monday over efforts by Turkmenistan to prevent students from traveling to U.S.-linked universities. New Russia-dominated NATO-style rapid-reaction force kicks off first military exercisesALMATY, Kazakhstan — Thousands of troops from Russia and four other ex-Soviet nations began military exercises in southern Kazakhstan on Friday, the first of its kind for the newly formed NATO-style rapid-reaction force. New Russia-dominated NATO-style rapid reaction force kicks off first military exerciseALMATY, Kazakhstan — Thousands of troops from Russia and four other ex-Soviet nations are staging exercises as part of a newly formed NATO-style rapid-reaction force. 37 people killed in blaze at drug treatment clinic in southern KazakhstanTALDYKORGAN, Kazakhstan — Fire roared through a drug treatment center in Kazakhstan with a history of safety violations, killing 37 people Sunday as patients tried to escape through barred windows, officials said. 38 people killed in blaze at drug treatment clinic in southern KazakhstanALMATY, Kazakhstan — A fire at a drug treatment center in southern Kazakhstan killed 38 people early Sunday, officials said. Kazakhstan refuses to free jailed newspaper editor amid international condemnationALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan’s highest court refused Thursday to overturn a prison sentence for a newspaper editor in a case that has drawn widespread international condemnation. Uzbekistan condemns Russian plans to boost troops in Kyrgyzstan, where US also has baseALMATY, Kazakhstan — Uzbekistan has sharply criticized Russia’s plan to boost its military presence in neighboring Kyrgyzstan, signaling a growing rift within a Moscow-dominated security alliance of ex-Soviet nations. Uzbekistan condemns Russian plans to boost troop numbers in Kyrgyzstan, where US has baseALMATY, Kazakhstan — Uzbekistan has condemned Russian plans to escalate its military presence in neighboring Kyrgyzstan saying it could foment instability across Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan president sworn in for second termALMATY - Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was sworn in Sunday for his second term in office, media reports said. Thousands of ethnic Uighurs rally in authoritarian Kazakhstan to protest China clashesALMATY, Kazakhstan — More than 5,000 ethnic Uighurs rallied in Kazakhstan’s largest city on Sunday to protest China’s use of deadly force to quash Uighur protests this month. Kazakh parliament approves Internet law that rights groups say will curb free speechALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakh lawmakers have approved Internet legislation that media rights activists say will limit freedom of speech in the Central Asian nation. 71 Indian companies participate in key Kazakhstan expoALMATY - Indian and Kazakhstan business ties received a significant fillip when 71 Indian premier companies participated in a major trade promotion jamboree in this scenic commercial capital of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan increases stake in key oil pipeline, boosts potential export capacityALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakh state oil company KazMunaiGaz struck a deal Thursday that will significantly boost its access to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, the only oil pipeline on Russian territory not controlled by the Russian government. China continues energy shopping spree with joint purchase of Kazakh oil producerALMATY, Kazakhstan — The rivalry between Russia and the West for Central Asia’s energy resources has generated headlines. But it’s Chinese companies that have been snapping up assets in the region. Central Asian energy meeting comes amid rivalry between Russia, Europe, China and IranALMATY, Kazakhstan — Russia has had a lock on Central Asia’s energy riches since the Soviet collapse. But, as representatives from key countries gather at an international conference in Turkmenistan, it is increasingly apparent that other countries have designs on breaking that stranglehold. Kazakh court imprisons publisher of opposition newspaper for failing to pay libel damagesALMATY, Kazakhstan — A Kazakh court has imprisoned the publisher of an opposition newspaper for failing to pay damages from a libel suit in a case his supporters call politically motivated. US, Tajikistan reach Afghan transit dealALMATY - The US and Tajikistan have reached a deal on sending non-military cargo through Tajik territory to neighbouring Afghanistan, according to reports reaching here Tuesday. Minister says Kazakhstan faces recession unless economic stimulus package is sped throughALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan’s once-booming economy will slip into recession unless the government speeds through a multibillion dollar stimulus package, the country’s economy minister warned Tuesday. |
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