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Ukraine’s opposition to name Yanukovich for president

Ukraineâ€™s major opposition Party of Regions will convene a congress on Friday to nominate its leader Viktor Yanukovich, 59, for president at the January 17 election.

14:09, october 23, 2009

2 NATO members: no more troops to Afghanistan now

Two NATO members say they won't be willing to send new troops to Afghanistan until a presidential runoff election Nov.

14:06, october 23, 2009

CIS justice ministers meet in Kyrgyzstan to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus - Tajik Minister of Justice Bakhtiyor Khudoyorov joined his counterparts from the CIS states at the 4th session of the CIS council of ministers of

13:45, october 23, 2009

15 Afghan refugee students granted DAFI scholarships fir studying at Tajik universities

DUSHANBE, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- 15 Afghan refugee students have been granted DAFI scholarships that gives them an opportunity to study at universities in Tajikistan.

12:58, october 23, 2009

Diverse relations with Russia priority in Tajikistan’s foreign policy, Tajik leader says

DUSHANBE, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus – Russia media reports had predicted a cool reception for President Rahmon in Moscow, noting that Rakhmon''s decision to end the use of Russian and his demand

12:17, october 23, 2009

INCIDENTS

Tremor jolts Tajik capital Friday early in the morning

DUSHANBE, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A tremor measuring some 4.0-5.

12:05, october 23, 2009

Counternarcotics agency burns more than 500 kilos of narcotics today

The Drug Control Agency has burned more than 1,000 kilograms of narcotics since the beginning of the year

11:29, october 23, 2009

Tajik ruling party board to discuss preparations for upcoming parliamentary elections

DUSHANBE, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Central Executive Committee of ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDPT) will hold meeting on October 24.

11:14, october 23, 2009

More than 135,000 new jobs created in Tajikistan this year, says minister

DUSHANBE, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- 135,280 new jobs have been created in Tajikistan in January-September 2009, which is 41.7 percent more than it was originally planned and 1.

10:59, october 23, 2009

Sughd produces nearly TJS 776 mln worth of industrial goods this year

KHUJAND, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In January-September 2009, the northern Sughd province has produced a total of 775.

10:45, october 23, 2009

British company to install toll collection equipment on Dushanbe-Khujand-Chanak highway

KHUJAND, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- British company, Innovative Road Solutions LTD, will install equipment for controlling passenger traffic and collecting tolls on the

10:38, october 23, 2009

First phase of Dushanbe-Khujand-Chanak highway rehabilitation project to be finished in November

DUSHANBE, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first phase of the Dushanbe-Khujand-Chanak rehabilitation project is expected to be finished in early November, Rustam Abdulloyev, the deputy

10:15, october 23, 2009

No problems with Russian military base in Tajikistan, says Russian defense minister

DUSHANBE, October 23, 2009, Asia-Plus – There are no problems with Russian military base deployed in Tajikistan and the sides are currently discussing the issue of payment for the use of a military

20:19, october 22, 2009

Medvedev, Rahmon adopt joint statement

The presidents of Russia and Tajikistan have signed a joint statement and charged their relevant ministries to speed up a joint work on exploration and development of oil-and-gas fields in Tajikistan.

19:11, october 22, 2009

22 suicides and 5 suicide attempts reported in GBAO in Jan-Sept 09

KHOORG, October 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Over the first nine months of this year, 22 suicides and five suicide attempts have been reported in Gorno Badakhshan, which nearly three times more

18:53, october 22, 2009

Vakhsh River flooding to be blocked in early November for beginning construction of Roghun dam

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The Vakhsh River flooding will be blocked in early November for beginning of work on construction of the Roghun dam, Asia-Plus has learned from the

17:52, october 22, 2009

Tajik, Russian presidents meeting at Kremlin

A welcome ceremony of the Tajik president at the St. George Hall at the Grand Kremlin Palace envisaged under the format of Rahmonâ€™s state visit in Moscow preceded the negotiations of the presidents.

15:48, october 22, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Khujand customs officer suspected of being involved in money contraband

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Am official with the Khujand customs service, Colonel M.K.

15:25, october 22, 2009

Russian company completes 1st phase of exploration of Sariqamish gas field

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Closed joint-stock company (CJSC) Gazprom Zarubezhneftegaz has completed the first phase of exploration of the Sariqamish gas field in the Shahrinav

14:48, october 22, 2009

Labor migrants’ remittances keep many families in Tajikistan above the poverty line, Tajik official says

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In recent years, labor migration has helped reduce poverty in Tajikistan significantly, Mr.

14:31, october 22, 2009

Kazakhstan set to export grain to China

Kazakhstan, one of the world's top 10 grain exporters, intends to supply grain to China to compensate for poor sales in traditional markets, reported RIA Novosti citing the agriculture minister.

14:28, october 22, 2009

European Union lifts sanctions against Uzbekistan

European Union lifts sanctions against Uzbekistan, radio "Liberty" reported.

14:25, october 22, 2009

Parliament ratifies new government structure

Kyrgyzstanâ€™s parliament has voted Thursday for ratification a new structure of government formed as a result of President Kurmanbek Bakiev's sweeping reforms.

14:22, october 22, 2009

New frontier post inaugurated in Akhal province

New frontier post "Yashlyk" (Youth) of Kaahka border unit was inaugurated in Akhal province of Turkmenistan on October 20. The frontier post has service and social facilities.

14:19, october 22, 2009

U.S. considers IAEA draft deal on Iran as positive step — Kelly

The United States approves the outcome of talks between Iran and three world powers on Tehran's nuclear program and considers a subsequent draft deal of UN nuclear watchdog as a positive step

14:17, october 22, 2009

Clinton says world must act on nuclear proliferation

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a Washington think-tank on Wednesday that the world faced the nightmare scenario of nuclear-armed terrorists.

14:11, october 22, 2009

Dushanbe police seize 16 kilos of opium in separate operation yesterday

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Police officers have seized a large amount of raw opium in a separate operation in Dushanbe.

14:10, october 22, 2009

Putin, Berlusconi to discuss investment projects, trade, economic relations

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi arrived in St. Petersburg. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin greeted Berlusconi at St. Petersburgâ€™s Pulkovo Airport.

14:06, october 22, 2009

Afghanistan will unravel NATO, says Canadian general

Almost eight years on, a continued lack of focus and resolve in Afghanistan will be NATO's undoing, Canada's former top general warns in a new book.

14:00, october 22, 2009