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18:56, august 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

CIS agrarians to meet in Ashgabat in November to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A three-day forum of the CIS farm producers will be held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan from November 25-27 this year, according to the CIS Executive

18:36, august 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Electricity generated by Sangtuda-1 station to be sold to Tajikistan this year at 1.69 cents per 1kWh

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus - This year, Tajikistan will purchase electricity generated by the Russian-built hydroelectricity power plant (HPP) Sangtuda-1 at the rate of US$0.

18:01, august 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Swiss Government expands financial and technical assistance for trade promotion in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The new Technical Assistance project in the Textile and Clothing (T&C) industry will be financed by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic

17:36, august 11, 2009

Cooperation in the field of culture less problematic sphere in relations between CIS states, says Russian official

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Cooperation between the CIS states in the field of culture is the less problematic sphere in relations between the CIS member nations, Russian Deputy

17:23, august 11, 2009

It is necessary to develop new values meeting norms of human civilization, Tajik official says

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In a time of globalization and integration, the CIS states are characterized by a certain approximation of cultures and increase in internationality

16:44, august 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

North West Tajik license area granted to Manas

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Manas Petroleum Corporation announces that its 90% owned subsidiary, Somon Oil was granted the Tajik "North-West" petroleum license which covers 2,492 square

14:40, august 11, 2009

INCIDENTS

Three Tajiks killed in traffic accident in Chelyabinsk

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus – Three Tajik nationals were killed on August 10 as a heavy delivery truck went into oncoming traffic near the Russian city of Satka, according to

14:19, august 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

FMS’ branch for Chelyabinsk organizes video appointment for citizens on August 13

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday August 13, Mr.

14:09, august 11, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Transport issues to be discussed at OSCE XVIII Economic-Ecological Forum

Transport and crossing of borders issues will be discussed at the OSCE XVIII Economic-Ecological Forum, which will be held under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan in 2010.

14:05, august 11, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Russia is the main foreign trade partner of Uzbekistan following the results of the first half of the year

Russia is the main foreign trade partner of Uzbekistan following the results of the first half of the year. Its share in republic's commodity turnover constitutes 19.6% and has increased 106.

14:01, august 11, 2009

CENTRAL ASIA

Seed-growers to visit the capital's food markets

In the capital, it is continuing the second international business forum of the Central Asian Seed-Growers Association and the Pacific Region.

14:00, august 11, 2009

SPORT

Khatlon governor meets with local athletes

QURGHON TEPPA, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Chairman of Khatlon Province Ghaybullo Avzalov held a meeting with local athletes in Qurghon Teppa yesterday.

13:55, august 11, 2009

WORLD

Michael Jackson autopsy complete, results withheld

Coroners have finished the autopsy report in the death of Michael Jackson, but it will not be released while detectives continue their investigation, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

13:52, august 11, 2009

WORLD

Hamas, Fatah to attempt to solve problems before talks

Hamas hopes to resolve all its disputes with Fatah before inter-Palestinian talks scheduled for August 25, Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar said in Cairo.

13:47, august 11, 2009

WORLD

N. Korea awaits international response to S. Korea rocket launch

North Korea said on Monday it will closely watch the international reaction on South Korea's planned launch of a carrier rocket with a satellite on board following criticism of a similar launch

13:46, august 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

IMU member killed by police on August 9 identified as Isfara resident Shavkat Yusufov

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus – The member of the outlawed Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) that was killed during a special operation outside Dushanbe on August 9 was identified as

13:44, august 11, 2009

WORLD

U.S. commander seeks civilian 'surge' in Afghanistan

In addition to requesting some 45,000 additional U.S. troops in Afghanistan , the country's top American military commander will ask the Obama administration to double the number of U.S.

13:09, august 11, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Turkish company plans to build medium-sized HPP in Panjakent: MoEI

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Turkey’s SUNSET Enerji Sistemleri plans to start construction of a medium-sized hydroelectric power plant (HPP) on the Zarafshon River in northern

11:16, august 11, 2009

CIS culture ministers discuss plan of main events for 2009-2010 today

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe has hosted the 24th session of the CIS Council for Cultural Cooperation and the second consultative meeting of culture ministers from member

19:49, august 10, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Five members of banned Islamic group get jail terms of three to six years

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Five members of the outlawed Islamic group, Jamaat ut-Tabligh (Conveying Group), have got jail terms of three to six years.

18:34, august 10, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Tajik ruling party holds regional conference in Tavildara

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A regional conference of organizations of the People’s Democratic Party (PDPT) in the Rasht Valley was held in the administrative center of the

16:51, august 10, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Somon Air introduces electronic ticketing system

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The private air carrier, Soon Air, is the first in Tajikistan to introduce the electronic ticketing system, according to Somon Air’s press service.

16:34, august 10, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Remittance from Sughd to other countries increasing

KHUJAND, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus - In July this, residents of Sughd province remitted 20.865 million U.S.

14:49, august 10, 2009

INCIDENTS

Fire destroys shopping center in Muminobod

KULOB, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A fire that broke out in a shopping center, Guliston, in Khatlon’s Muminobod district yesterday night destroyed the center completely, Safol Rahimov, the

14:27, august 10, 2009

INCIDENTS

CORRECTION:

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The August 7 Asia-Plus item “The body of woman working for Russian military base found in Dushanbe’ suburb” should have identified the body as Yelena

14:00, august 10, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Public transport fares rise more than 16% in northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, August 30, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Gasoline price hike has led to more than 16 percent increase in public transport fares in Khujand, the capital of the northern Sughd province, Asia-Plus

13:38, august 10, 2009

TAJKISTAN

Alleged IMU activist killed in clash with special unit on outskirts of Dushanbe yesterday

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- An alleged militant of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) has been killed in a clash with a special unit of one the country’s law enforcement

12:55, august 10, 2009

SPORT

Competition among Tajik Paralympic powerlifters held in Kulob

KULOB, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A competition among Tajik Paralympic powerlifters was held in the southern city of Kulob last weekends, August 8-9.

12:32, august 10, 2009

LAW-ORDER

8-year-old girl raped and killed in Panjakent

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- An eight-year-old girl was murdered in Sughd’s Panjakent district by her rapists, after she was raped.

12:04, august 10, 2009

TAJKISTAN

All news

CIS agrarians to meet in Ashgabat in November to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A three-day forum of the CIS farm producers will be held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan from November 25-27 this year, according to the CIS Executive

Electricity generated by Sangtuda-1 station to be sold to Tajikistan this year at 1.69 cents per 1kWh

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus - This year, Tajikistan will purchase electricity generated by the Russian-built hydroelectricity power plant (HPP) Sangtuda-1 at the rate of US$0.

Swiss Government expands financial and technical assistance for trade promotion in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The new Technical Assistance project in the Textile and Clothing (T&C) industry will be financed by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic

Cooperation in the field of culture less problematic sphere in relations between CIS states, says Russian official

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Cooperation between the CIS states in the field of culture is the less problematic sphere in relations between the CIS member nations, Russian Deputy

It is necessary to develop new values meeting norms of human civilization, Tajik official says

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In a time of globalization and integration, the CIS states are characterized by a certain approximation of cultures and increase in internationality

North West Tajik license area granted to Manas

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Manas Petroleum Corporation announces that its 90% owned subsidiary, Somon Oil was granted the Tajik "North-West" petroleum license which covers 2,492 square

Three Tajiks killed in traffic accident in Chelyabinsk

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus – Three Tajik nationals were killed on August 10 as a heavy delivery truck went into oncoming traffic near the Russian city of Satka, according to

FMS’ branch for Chelyabinsk organizes video appointment for citizens on August 13

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday August 13, Mr.

Transport issues to be discussed at OSCE XVIII Economic-Ecological Forum

Transport and crossing of borders issues will be discussed at the OSCE XVIII Economic-Ecological Forum, which will be held under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan in 2010.

Russia is the main foreign trade partner of Uzbekistan following the results of the first half of the year

Russia is the main foreign trade partner of Uzbekistan following the results of the first half of the year. Its share in republic's commodity turnover constitutes 19.6% and has increased 106.

Seed-growers to visit the capital's food markets

In the capital, it is continuing the second international business forum of the Central Asian Seed-Growers Association and the Pacific Region.

Khatlon governor meets with local athletes

QURGHON TEPPA, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Chairman of Khatlon Province Ghaybullo Avzalov held a meeting with local athletes in Qurghon Teppa yesterday.

Michael Jackson autopsy complete, results withheld

Coroners have finished the autopsy report in the death of Michael Jackson, but it will not be released while detectives continue their investigation, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Hamas, Fatah to attempt to solve problems before talks

Hamas hopes to resolve all its disputes with Fatah before inter-Palestinian talks scheduled for August 25, Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar said in Cairo.

N. Korea awaits international response to S. Korea rocket launch

North Korea said on Monday it will closely watch the international reaction on South Korea's planned launch of a carrier rocket with a satellite on board following criticism of a similar launch

IMU member killed by police on August 9 identified as Isfara resident Shavkat Yusufov

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus – The member of the outlawed Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) that was killed during a special operation outside Dushanbe on August 9 was identified as

U.S. commander seeks civilian 'surge' in Afghanistan

In addition to requesting some 45,000 additional U.S. troops in Afghanistan , the country's top American military commander will ask the Obama administration to double the number of U.S.

Turkish company plans to build medium-sized HPP in Panjakent: MoEI

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Turkey’s SUNSET Enerji Sistemleri plans to start construction of a medium-sized hydroelectric power plant (HPP) on the Zarafshon River in northern

CIS culture ministers discuss plan of main events for 2009-2010 today

DUSHANBE, August 11, 2009, Asia-Plus - Dushanbe has hosted the 24th session of the CIS Council for Cultural Cooperation and the second consultative meeting of culture ministers from member

Five members of banned Islamic group get jail terms of three to six years

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Five members of the outlawed Islamic group, Jamaat ut-Tabligh (Conveying Group), have got jail terms of three to six years.

Tajik ruling party holds regional conference in Tavildara

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A regional conference of organizations of the People’s Democratic Party (PDPT) in the Rasht Valley was held in the administrative center of the

Somon Air introduces electronic ticketing system

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The private air carrier, Soon Air, is the first in Tajikistan to introduce the electronic ticketing system, according to Somon Air’s press service.

Remittance from Sughd to other countries increasing

KHUJAND, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus - In July this, residents of Sughd province remitted 20.865 million U.S.

Fire destroys shopping center in Muminobod

KULOB, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A fire that broke out in a shopping center, Guliston, in Khatlon’s Muminobod district yesterday night destroyed the center completely, Safol Rahimov, the

CORRECTION:

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The August 7 Asia-Plus item “The body of woman working for Russian military base found in Dushanbe’ suburb” should have identified the body as Yelena

Public transport fares rise more than 16% in northern Tajikistan

KHUJAND, August 30, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Gasoline price hike has led to more than 16 percent increase in public transport fares in Khujand, the capital of the northern Sughd province, Asia-Plus

Alleged IMU activist killed in clash with special unit on outskirts of Dushanbe yesterday

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- An alleged militant of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) has been killed in a clash with a special unit of one the country’s law enforcement

Competition among Tajik Paralympic powerlifters held in Kulob

KULOB, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A competition among Tajik Paralympic powerlifters was held in the southern city of Kulob last weekends, August 8-9.

8-year-old girl raped and killed in Panjakent

DUSHANBE, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- An eight-year-old girl was murdered in Sughd’s Panjakent district by her rapists, after she was raped.

Oxfam helps Vose farmers increase the quantity and variety of crops they grow

KULOB, August 10, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Oxfam (Great Britain) has held a coordination meeting in Khatlon’s Vose district.