Russia

Modern Banking Arrives

Central Bank head believes modern financial systems will be key to improving the Afghan economy.

16 Nov 05

Authorities seek harsh powers to head off Ukrainian-inspired election trouble, a fear which opposition members dismiss as nonsense.

14 Nov 05

Tashkent government plays down USA's alleged discovery of traces of deadly gases at an Uzbek air base.

14 Nov 05

Kazak internet service providers restrict access to opposition web sites.

14 Nov 05

By Eduard Poletaev in Almaty (RCA No. 143, 3-Sep-02)

14 Nov 05

Relations between Pakistan and Iran could improve as a direct result of the Afghan government accord.

14 Nov 05

Relations between Beijing and Washington may have improved as a result of the American-led war against the Taleban and its allies.

14 Nov 05

Growing numbers of Kyrgyz villagers are turning to drug production to escape poverty.

14 Nov 05

The war-shattered economy has prompted hundreds of thousands of impoverished Tajiks to abandon their country.

14 Nov 05

Tribunal Update 102: Last Week in The Hague (16-20 November)

11 Nov 05

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