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Uzbek Independence Blues

Hard up Uzbeks have mixed feelings about their government's grandiose Independence Day celebrations.

21 Feb 05

Afghanistan's anti-Taleban forces have suffered a severe blow, with the death of their charismatic leader.

21 Feb 05

Will there be any room for culture in President Niazov's "golden era for Turkmen"?

21 Feb 05

Northern Alliance counting on international help in its war with the Taleban

21 Feb 05

Tajikistan concerned over possible fall-out from US war against Taleban

21 Feb 05

The Uzbek leadership looks set to help the US in its war against Bin Laden and his Taleban allies.

21 Feb 05

Bishkek seizes Kazak-owned hotels in a row reflecting low-level diplomatic tensions.

21 Feb 05

Non-government groups fear government will use "dialogue" process to control them.

21 Feb 05

Education minister comes under concerted attack for plans to make university study more costly.

21 Feb 05

State-run newspapers are told to slash staff levels in cost-cutting offensive – but no one reads them in any case.

21 Feb 05

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