Kazakstan: Turkey Fumes Over Kurdish Diplomas
A school prize-giving ceremony has sparked a row after children received certificates featuring a portrait of a notorious Kurdish leader.
A school prize-giving ceremony has sparked a row after children received certificates featuring a portrait of a notorious Kurdish leader.
Political instability and poor facilities combine to put the dampners on the Kyrgyz tourist industry.
Kazaks question a government plan to invest much of the country's huge oil wealth abroad
Lead an alternative lifestyle in Almaty and you may well end up bribed, beaten or tortured
New threat to the roving traders who helped rescue the Uzbek economy following the collapse of Soviet rule.
Competition between Kazak tourist agencies is said to have sparked a war of words between Bishkek and Astana.
President Karimov is urged to alleviate the suffering of Uzbekistan's political and religious inmates.
Government claims success in its campaign to wipe out Hizb-ut Tahrir.
Investigators believe bizarre killings may have some connection with overseas prostitution racket.
An influential Muslim politician voices strong opposition to anti-terror troops in the country.