Turkey
Kyrgyz Anger Over Business Scandals
Bishkek politicians fume over officials' collusion with dodgy Turkish businessmen
Moscow Extradites Controversial Tajik Politician
Russia sends former interior minister back to uncertain fate in Tajikistan.
Turkey Holds out Olive Branch
Turkish-Uzbek relations have been frosty ever since Tashkent accused Ankara of sheltering suspected terrorists
Kazakstan: US Pushes Baku-Ceyhan Pipeline
Washington seeks to bolster US economic interests in the Caspian region at the expense of Russia and Iran.
Zaher Shah Security Headache
Can the incipient Afghan army be trusted with the task of protecting the former king during his homecoming?
Students Hit by Latest Niazov Decree
Ban on students buying foreign currency likely to stop many completing their education abroad.
Kyrgyzstan: Robbers Target Foreigners
Authorities step up drive to stop local criminal preying on overseas visitors.
Astana Pipeline Anxiety
Kazakstan is worried its new oil pipeline may make it vulnerable to Russian pressure
Afghan Peace Talks Offer
Northern Alliance leader Ahmed Shah Massoud says he is ready to talk peace with the Taleban