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Northern Alliance leader Ahmed Shah Massoud says he is ready to talk peace with the Taleban

21 Feb 05

Kazakstan accuses China of depriving it of vital water supplies.

21 Feb 05

Kyrgyzstan is suppressing Uigur activities in the hope of winning concessions from China

21 Feb 05

Former fundamentalist fighters holed up in jail controlled by General Dostum hope he will let them go in the end.

21 Feb 05

Thousands of Muslims flock to the Fergana to see miracle lamb

21 Feb 05

Moscow threatens to punish Bishkek for cosying up to the United States.

21 Feb 05

Theft of non-ferrous metal plays havoc with business and industry.

21 Feb 05

Deterred by the region's poverty and instability, Kazaks draw back from integration with immediate neighbours and fix their gaze on Russia.

21 Feb 05

Russia, China and the US are building relationships with Kyrgyzstan - but can it survive their threefold embrace?

21 Feb 05

Competition from over the border riles small-time traders as well as bigger businessmen.

21 Feb 05

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