Middle East

Hidden Agenda of Afghan Donors

Kabul should be wary of the motives of some of the countries contributing to the Afghan reconstruction process.

22 Feb 05

Washington seeks better relations with Kazakstan in order to further its economic and military interests in the region.

22 Feb 05

The authorities' appear to be counting on international concern over Muslim radicalism in their attempt to rid themselves of a banned Islamic group.

22 Feb 05

Mushrooming checkpoints along major routes have made Turkmen citizens foreigners in their own country.

22 Feb 05

Furious Mecca pilgrims find popular TV pundit’s remarks insulting.

22 Feb 05

Tashkent attempts to cash in on the country's rich cultural heritage

22 Feb 05

President Karimov is reversing his government's once tolerant attitude towards Islam

22 Feb 05

Bishkek politicians fume over officials' collusion with dodgy Turkish businessmen

22 Feb 05

Only Osama bin Laden appears to stand in the way of Western recognition of the Taliban

22 Feb 05

Kazakstan is keen to exploit growing interest in its Caspian oil fields

22 Feb 05

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