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Tajikistan launches measles and rubella immunization campaign in late September

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan will carry out measles and rubella immunization campaign amongst the children between one and 14 years old from September 28 to October 12

17:39, august 6, 2009

INCIDENTS

Fire damages Dushanbe tannery

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A fire that broke up at the Dushanbe tannery Thursday afternoon damaged the space of 70-80 square meters According to the main firefighting

17:10, august 6, 2009

Tajik, Kyrgyz foreign ministers sign four cooperation documents

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan that was held in Dushanbe on August 6 resulted in signing of four

14:19, august 6, 2009

Achievements and shortcomings of human rights protection in Tajikistan discussed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A two-day seminar to discuss achievement and shortcomings of human rights in Tajikistan has been opened at the Kokhi Vahdat State Complex in Dushanbe

13:50, august 6, 2009

Financial institutions in Sughd provide total loans of TJS 334.5 mln in H109

KHUJAND, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- In January-June 2009, commercial banks and microfinance organizations operating in Sughd province have provided total loans of 334.

13:44, august 6, 2009

President Nazarbaev urges population to keep their money at state banks

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbaev on Tuesday met with top managers of Kazkommertsbank and Halyk Bank, where he gave his opinion of the situation in the financial sphere of the country.

13:41, august 6, 2009

Gazprom to buy controlling stake in Kyrgyz national gas company

Gazprom will acquire a controlling stake in Kyrgyzstan's national gas company, following agreement between the Russian energy giant and the Kyrgyz government, Kyrgyz ambassador to Moscow said on

13:36, august 6, 2009

Uzbekistan to realize an agreement on reduction of natural gas losses

JSC "Uztransgas" and Abu Dhabi company on development of energetics of the future signed an agreement "On purchasing certified reduced emissions" for contribution of Uzbekistan into the movement on

13:35, august 6, 2009

Turkmenistan grants complete clinic to Afghanistan

A Health Center was officially inaugurated in the district of Garamgol of Faryab province of Afghanistan. It was built by Turkmenistan as a gift to the Afghan people.

13:32, august 6, 2009

Russia urges to stop arms supply to Georgia-FM

Russia calls on the international community to stop supplies of any kind of arms to Georgia - not only offensive, but also all other military systems said RF Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei

13:29, august 6, 2009

LAW-ORDER

Konibodom Medical College head faces bribery charge

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Director of the Medical College in the northern city of Konibodom, Mr.

13:27, august 6, 2009

Hardline press insists Iran won't bow to US plots

Iran's hardline press hailed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday for snubbing Western powers after he was sworn in for a second term and warned the Islamic republic would stand up to US "plots.

13:26, august 6, 2009

Pentagon unconcerned by Russian subs off U.S. Coast

The Pentagon is unconcerned by the presence of two Russian submarines in international waters off the U.S. coast, the Pentagon press secretary said at a news conference.

13:25, august 6, 2009

NATO chief makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen made a surprise visit to Kabul and told a news conference on Wednesday that NATO forces would remain in Afghanistan for "as long as it takes.

13:11, august 6, 2009

POWER

President Rahmon sings a number of laws

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday August 5, President Rahmon signed a number of laws adopted by the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament) and

12:53, august 6, 2009

Tajikistan hosts virtual drill, dubbed Regional Cooperation '2009

Countries participating in the virtual drill in Dushanbe coordinate, relying on reconnaissance information.

11:46, august 6, 2009

First session of council of Tajik, Kyrgyz foreign ministers takes place today

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- The first session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is taking place in Dushanbe today.

11:35, august 6, 2009

Tajik economic team, WB representatives discuss strategy of providing assistance to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Members of the economic team of the Government of Tajikistan yesterday met here with representatives of the World bank, led by Chiara Bronchi, the World

11:17, august 6, 2009

Tajikistan says east is returning to normal

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus – Tajik security forces removed five checkpoints in the eastern Tavildara district in a sign of improved security in that part of the country, RFE/RL''s Tajik

11:11, august 6, 2009

PM Oqilov familiarizes himself with pace of work at Sariqamish gas field

DUSHANBE, August 6, 2009, Asia-Plus -- On Wednesday August 5, Prime Minister Oqil Oqilov accompanied by a number senior representatives from relevant ministries and organizations of

19:25, august 5, 2009

SPORT

Tajik wrestlers win two bronze medals at Asian Cadet Greek-Roman Wrestling Championships

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik wrestlers won two bronze medals at the Asian Cadet Greek-Roman Wrestling Championships, held from July 29 to August 2 in Pune, India, according to

18:25, august 5, 2009

Master-classes for young CIS painters launched in Belarus

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Master-classes for young painters from the CIS states are currently being conducted at Ilya Repin Museum Estate, Zdravnevo, in Belarus.

18:03, august 5, 2009

SPORT

Tajik national team falls 7 places in FIFA World Rankings

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Tajik national team has fallen seven places in the FIFA World Rankings and as of July 2009, it was ranked 155th among 203 men’s national teams in

16:52, august 5, 2009

POWER

Officials at ministry of interior shaken up

By order of the minister of interiors a number of staff changes have been introduced to the Ministry of Interior.

15:08, august 5, 2009

Tethys starts exploratory drilling at the Komsolskoye gas field

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Canada’s Tethys Petroleum (Tethys) has begun drilling an exploratory hole at the Komsolskoye gas field near Dushanbe.

14:38, august 5, 2009

Large amount of heroin seized at the Khujand railway station yesterday

KHUJAND, August 5, 2009, Asia-Plus -- Officers from Sughd counternarcotics directorate and local customs officers seized more than 20 kilograms of heroin yesterday.

14:10, august 5, 2009

Delegation of US congressmen to arrive in Astana to discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation

The delegation of the US congressmen will arrive in Astana on August 8 to discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation.

14:05, august 5, 2009