As a federal judge halts a Gitmo case, a detainee seeking his freedom files an appeal
Gitmo detainee challenges judge who halted case Patil calls for concerted global combatting of terrorismDUSHANBE - Expressing her happiness over the regular meetings of the India-Tajikistan Joint Commission, visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Monday emphasised the need for both countries and the rest of the international community to make a concerted effort to cooperate and combat the menace of terrorism. President Patil lauds Tajikistan’s support in fight against terrorismDUSHANBE - Visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Monday underlined the need for countering the threat posed by terrorists, and lauded the Government of Tajikistan’s support to India in the fight against terrorism. EU to begin phasing out traditional lightbulbs to help curb climate changeBRUSSELS — The EU will start making the transition from power-draining lightbulbs to more energy efficient ones Tuesday, the European Commission said. EU to begin phase out of traditional light bulbs to help curb climate changeBRUSSELS — An EU-wide transition of power-draining light bulbs to more energy efficient ones will start Tuesday, the European Commission said. Afghan, Pakistani conflicts spilling into Central Asia: CSM reportDUSHANBE - Conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan are spilling beyond their borders, according to a Christian Science Monitor report. Russia aims for leading role in boosting economies around war-torn AfghanistanDUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday pushed for energy and transportation projects — in which Russia is likely to lead the way — to boost economic development in Afghanistan and surrounding countries. 2 blasts hit Tajik capital ahead of meeting of leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and RussiaDUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Two small explosions have hit the Tajik capital before a high-profile meeting between the leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Russia, highlighting security concerns in the impoverished Central Asian nation. Officials: 5 foreign terrorists killed in Tajikistan checkpoint clash near Afghan borderDUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Five militants were killed in a gunfight at a remote military checkpoint near Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan, officials said Monday. Tajikistan says 5 foreign militants killed after attack on checkpoint near Afghan borderDUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Authorities in Tajikistan say five militants have been killed in a gunfight at a remote military checkpoint near the border with Afghanistan. Uighur diaspora in Soviet Central Asia deplore violence in China, fear crackdown could spreadBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Anguished by ethnic violence in China but fearful that crackdowns on their minority group could spread, Uighur activists across Central Asia said Tuesday they have urged local communities to avoid large public protests. Tajik authorities arrest alleged members of banned Islamic group on religious hate chargesDUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Tajikistan said Wednesday that the alleged leader of a banned Islamic movement and dozens of followers have been arrested on charges of inciting religious hatred. Tajikistan bans mobile phones in schools, universitiesDUSHANBE - The Tajik parliament Tuesday banned the use of mobile telephones in all educational facilities in the country. |