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Iranian parliamentary speaker rules out 2009 presidential bid

The speaker of the Iranian parliament, Ali Larijani, has no plans to run in the country's 2009 presidential elections, he said in an interview on Tuesday.

14:06, october 22, 2008

Tajik entrepreneurs discuss issues of regulation services trade in compliance with WTO requirements

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2009, Asia-Plus -- A seminar, entitled “The World Trade Organization (WTO) and Regulation of Services Trade in Compliance with WTO Requirements,” for representatives of

13:27, october 22, 2008

Clean energy problems discussed in governmental residence in Varzob

International conference, organized by Tajik aluminum company, is considering issues related to the necessity of Tajikistanâ€™s joining the Kyoto Protocol.

12:13, october 22, 2008

Turkey elected to UN Security Council for 2009-2010

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Obtaining 151 votes of the 102-member United Nations General Assembly at the elections held on October 17, 2008.

11:44, october 22, 2008

Aga Khan to pay visit to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2008, Asia-Plus -- His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, will arrive in Tajikistan on October 31 for a five-day visit.

11:30, october 22, 2008

Global Fund to provide US$86 mln to Tajikistan to prevent spread of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria

ALMATY, October 22, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria (Global Fund) will double financing of projects for combating these diseases in Central Asia, Mr.

11:16, october 22, 2008

Sughd enterprise expected to receive license for development of nemaline quartz deposit

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The Sughd-based open joint-stock company, Leninabad Rare Metals Plant (LRRMP), is expected to receive license for development of the nemaline quartz

10:59, october 22, 2008

Female drug peddler dies as wraps of drugs burst in her stomach

KHUJAND, October 22, 2008, Asia-Plus -- A female drug peddler, M. Ashourova, died in the northern city of Qairoqqum on October 15 as several wraps of drugs she ingested burst.

10:47, october 22, 2008

Sughd police report large hashish haul

KHUJAND, October 22, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The Sughd police directorate reported on October 21 that its officers have seized a large amount of hashish.

10:32, october 22, 2008

Over US$23.64 mln worth of vaccines delivered to Tajikistan this year

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Over the first nine months of this year, US$23,640,479 worth of vaccines have been delivered to Tajikistan, First Deputy Health Minister, Ms.

10:17, october 22, 2008

Reform of permit system in Tajikistan to save annually up to US$1.5 mln for local entrepreneurs: IFC

DUSHANBE, October 22, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Presentation of “Permit System in Tajikistan: What for and How to Change Licensing

19:33, october 21, 2008

Heroin production reduced in some Afghan provinces bordering on Tajikistan, Afghan interior official says

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Afghan Ministry of Interior has actively cooperated with Tajik colleagues in combating drug trafficking, the First Deputy Afghan Interior Minister,

19:01, october 21, 2008

EC to provide €43 million to Tajikistan in the coming two years

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus -- 2008 – The Director for cooperation with Asia and Central Asia in the EuropAid Cooperation Office of the European Commission, Mr.

18:49, october 21, 2008

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Tajik leader, Russian envoy agree that it is necessary to speedup development of gas fields in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus -- On Tuesday October 21, President Emomali Rahmon received Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Mr. Ramazan Abdulatipov.

18:21, october 21, 2008

PDPT female activists call on Tajik to be vigilant and not fall into net of extremist religious organizations

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Female activists of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDPT) have made appeal to

17:45, october 21, 2008

EU envoy for Central Asia says active participation of CA states makes international community’s anti-drug efforts efficient

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus -- All key persons in charge of security in the region have gathered in Dushanbe for the ministerial conference on “Border Management and Drug Control in

15:56, october 21, 2008

ADB, Tajikistan complete negotiations for Norak switchyard project

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Tajikistan last week completed negotiations for a proposed ADB grant to build a 500-kilovolt

15:46, october 21, 2008

Tajik migration service, Russia’s Sverdlosk regional migration center sign cooperation agreement

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Interior Ministry migration service and Russia’s Sverdlovsk regional migration center have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of

15:13, october 21, 2008

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Prince Amyn Aga Khan arriving in Dushanbe today

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Prince Amyn Aga Khan, younger brother of His Highness the Aga Khan, is arriving in Dushanbe today afternoon for a short visit, according to the Aga Khan

14:58, october 21, 2008

Sobirov-run DPT files suit against deputy leader of Iskandarov-led wing of the party

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus - Leadership of the officially recognized Democratic Party (DPT), run by Masoud Sobirov, intends to file suit against Rahmatullo Valiyev, deputy leader

14:35, october 21, 2008

120 weddings to simultaneously take place newly in Dushanbe tomorrow

DUSHANBE, October 21, 2008, Asia-Plus -- Iran’s delegation led Habibulla Askaravladi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leadership to Imam Khomeini Relief Committee (IKRC) also chairman of the

14:33, october 21, 2008

Tajik leader calls on donors to coordinate anti-drug activities

Inaugurating the ministerial conference on â€œBorder Management and Drug Control in Central Asia,â€ President Rahmon noted that not only neighbors of Afghanistan but also drug-consuming countries

14:31, october 21, 2008

US$ 15 billion to be injected in Kazakhstan economy

Kazakhstan economy will receive additional US$ 15 billion which is equal to 15 % of Kazakhstan GDP reported Karim Massimov, Kazakh Prime Minister on the selective session of Kazakh Government today.

14:30, october 21, 2008

New Tax Code comes into force

New Tax Code comes into effect in Kyrgyzstan.

14:29, october 21, 2008

On IV International Uzbekistan cotton fair amount of cotton sold exceeded last year index

On IV International Uzbekistan cotton fair more cotton than last year was sold.

14:27, october 21, 2008

International photo exhibition "Games 2008: Taste of Our Victories!" opens in Ashgabat

An international photo exhibition entitled "Games 2008: Taste of Our Victories!" opened at President Hotel in Ashgabat on 20 October.

14:26, october 21, 2008

U.N. concerned on Iran human rights

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday expressed concerns about possible human rights abuses in Iran and urged the country to do more to combat discrimination against women and minorities.

14:25, october 21, 2008

McCain camp blames Russian donation request on 'computer error'

John McCain's campaign has taken a brief time out from pushing his case to be the next U.S. president to admit a mistake - sending a letter to Russia's UN envoy soliciting donations.

14:11, october 21, 2008

Lavrov confirms Qaddafi to visit Moscow in near future

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed on Tuesday that Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi will visit Moscow in the near future.

14:09, october 21, 2008