Russia

Poverty is Biggest Threat to Peace

If their country is to have a future, Tajikistan's regional powers must work together to repair an economy devastated by war and natural disasters.

21 Feb 05

Orthodox church angered by Vatican move to upgrade its presence in Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

A new strategy for boosting Kazakstan's oil industry reflects concern that foreign interest will wane as Iraq comes on stream.

21 Feb 05

First face-to-face meeting between the two presidents appears to signal thaw in relations between their countries.

21 Feb 05

A measure to discourage membership of Hizb-ut-Tahrir could have serious implications for political parties and other groups.

21 Feb 05

Labourers in Russian capital are falling victim to unscrupulous bosses and corrupt officials.

21 Feb 05

Russia's Kazak minority is stepping up its call for autonomy, mirroring demands by Russians in Kazakstan.

21 Feb 05

Kazaks question a government plan to invest much of the country's huge oil wealth abroad

21 Feb 05

Emigration by Kyrgyzstan's young skilled workforce is doing untold harm to the economy

21 Feb 05

Uzbek grain farmers face destitution as the government seizes entire harvests at knockdown prices

21 Feb 05

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