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#23001
Asia | Middle East / World News - Uzbekistan, Italy discuss schedule of meetings in 2013
February 14, 2013, 07:29:17 AM
Uzbekistan, Italy discuss schedule of meetings in 2013

Uzbek Foreign Minister and Italian Ambassador Riccardo Manara have today discussed the schedule of contacts at various levels scheduled for 2013, including the date of the next meetings of the joint institutions of interaction, as well as expansion of the bilateral legal framework, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry said today.

Source: Uzbekistan, Italy discuss schedule of meetings in 2013
#23002
Asia | Middle East / World News - Fitch rates Development Bank of Kazakhstan's tap issue 'BBB'
February 14, 2013, 07:29:17 AM
Fitch rates Development Bank of Kazakhstan's tap issue 'BBB'

Fitch Ratings has assigned the Development Bank of Kazakhstan's (DBK; 'BBB'/Stable/'F3') $425m tap issue of medium-term notes (MTNs) a 'BBB' Long-term rating.

Source: Fitch rates Development Bank of Kazakhstan's tap issue 'BBB'
#23003
Asia | Middle East / World News - SOCAR: Trans-Caspian gas pipeline will be a very ambitious project for EU
February 14, 2013, 07:29:17 AM
SOCAR: Trans-Caspian gas pipeline will be a very ambitious project for EU

Azerbaijan would benefit from the transportation of gas through the Trans-Caspian pipeline.

Source: SOCAR: Trans-Caspian gas pipeline will be a very ambitious project for EU
#23004
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kyrgyz ex-president sentenced to 24 years in prison in absentia
February 14, 2013, 07:29:17 AM
Kyrgyz ex-president sentenced to 24 years in prison in absentia

Bishkek Harrison Military Court handed down a sentence to Kurmanbek and Janysh Bakiyevs, KirTAG reported on Tuesday, referring to the press service of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan.
According to the report, the court found Kurmanbek Bakiyev guilty of a crime under part four of Article 304 of the Criminal Code.

Source: Kyrgyz ex-president sentenced to 24 years in prison in absentia
#23005
Asia | Middle East / World News - Iranian Foreign Minister hopes for constructive talks with the ?six? at Almaty
February 14, 2013, 07:29:17 AM
Iranian Foreign Minister hopes for constructive talks with the ?six? at Almaty

Iran expects positive steps will be taken at the meeting with the ?six? on the Iranian nuclear programme at Almaty on February 26, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said, RIA Novosti reported.

Source: Iranian Foreign Minister hopes for constructive talks with the ?six? at Almaty
#23006
Asia | Middle East / World News - New Uzbek ambassador presents copies of credentials to Kyrgyz FM
February 14, 2013, 07:29:17 AM
New Uzbek ambassador presents copies of credentials to Kyrgyz FM

Kamil Rashidov, who was appointed as Uzbek Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan in December last year, presented copies of his credentials to Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Yerlan Abdyldayev on Monday, the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry said.

Source: New Uzbek ambassador presents copies of credentials to Kyrgyz FM
#23007
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakh Border Service Academy chief?s death cause made public
February 14, 2013, 07:29:16 AM
Kazakh Border Service Academy chief?s death cause made public

The Kazakh Chief Military Prosecutor?s Office announced the cause of death of the chief of the Border Service Academy of the National Security Committee, Major General Esetov Talgat Malgajdarovich.

Source: Kazakh Border Service Academy chief?s death cause made public
#23008
Asia | Middle East / World News - EDB intends to allocate $130 million for infrastructure projects in Tajikistan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:16 AM
EDB intends to allocate $130 million for infrastructure projects in Tajikistan

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) intends allocate a soft loan of $130 million for infrastructure projects in Tajikistan

Source: EDB intends to allocate $130 million for infrastructure projects in Tajikistan
#23009
Asia | Middle East / World News - Tajikistan, UK discuss economic cooperation prospects
February 14, 2013, 07:29:16 AM
Tajikistan, UK discuss economic cooperation prospects

Tajikistan and United Kingdom discussed prospects of economic cooperation

Source: Tajikistan, UK discuss economic cooperation prospects
#23010
Asia | Middle East / World News - Iran says "will listen" to proposals during nuclear meeting in Kazakhstan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:16 AM
Iran says "will listen" to proposals during nuclear meeting in Kazakhstan

Member of Iran's negotiating team with P5+1 group, Mostafa Dolatyar said that at the upcoming nuclear meeting in Kazakstan, Iran will listen to the proposals of the opposing side.

Source: Iran says "will listen" to proposals during nuclear meeting in Kazakhstan
#23011
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakhstan - Turkmenistan - Iran railway to open by this summer - Ambassador
February 14, 2013, 07:29:16 AM
Kazakhstan - Turkmenistan - Iran railway to open by this summer - Ambassador

Kazakhstan - Turkmenistan - Iran railway should open in the spring, by the summer of this year, Ambassador of Iran in Astana Gorban Seifi told Trend.

Source: Kazakhstan - Turkmenistan - Iran railway to open by this summer - Ambassador
#23012
Asia | Middle East / World News - Foreign workers? salaries to be checked in Kazakhstan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:14 AM
Foreign workers? salaries to be checked in Kazakhstan

The salaries of foreign workers will be checked in Kazakhstan, Minister of Labour and Social Security Serik Abdenov said at a press briefing today.

Source: Foreign workers? salaries to be checked in Kazakhstan
#23013
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakh BTA Bank Board of Directors to face changes
February 14, 2013, 07:29:14 AM
Kazakh BTA Bank Board of Directors to face changes

Scheduled changes will be made in the Board of Directors of Kazakh BTA Bank as the result of restructuring completion

Source: Kazakh BTA Bank Board of Directors to face changes
#23014
Asia | Middle East / World News - Number of fatal road accidents up in Kazakhstan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:14 AM
Number of fatal road accidents up in Kazakhstan

14,168 road traffic accidents (RTA) were recorded in 2012 in Kazakhstan, which left 3,022 people dead and 17,488 people injured, The Interior Ministry Traffic Police Committee said on Monday.

Source: Number of fatal road accidents up in Kazakhstan
#23015
Asia | Middle East / World News - Tajikistan and EDB to develop cooperation
February 14, 2013, 07:29:14 AM
Tajikistan and EDB to develop cooperation

Representatives of Tajikistan and Eurasian Bank of Development (EDB) will discuss the prospects of cooperation in investment sector during the round table, to be held in Dushanbe on February 12

Source: Tajikistan and EDB to develop cooperation
#23016
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakh President appoints new officials
February 14, 2013, 07:29:14 AM
Kazakh President appoints new officials

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has made new political appointments, the press service of the head of state reported.

Source: Kazakh President appoints new officials
#23017
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakhstan appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:14 AM
Kazakhstan appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan

Through a presidential decree, Amangeldy Jumabaev has been appointed as Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan, Akorda reported.

Source: Kazakhstan appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan
#23018
Asia | Middle East / World News - World Forum of Kyrgyz expatriate communities abroad to be held in San-Marino
February 14, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
World Forum of Kyrgyz expatriate communities abroad to be held in San-Marino

The World Forum of all Kyrgyz expatriate communities abroad will take place in San-Marino on April 12-14 this year

Source: World Forum of Kyrgyz expatriate communities abroad to be held in San-Marino
#23019
Asia | Middle East / World News - Deputy Minister of Culture and Sport appointed in Uzbekistan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
Deputy Minister of Culture and Sport appointed in Uzbekistan

By decree of the Uzbek president, Atabek Musayev was appointed Deputy Culture and Sports Minister of Uzbekistan, the ministry press service reported.

Source: Deputy Minister of Culture and Sport appointed in Uzbekistan
#23020
Asia | Middle East / World News - Industry growth in Kyrgyzstan at 13.6 per cent in January 2013
February 14, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
Industry growth in Kyrgyzstan at 13.6 per cent in January 2013

In January, the growth of industry in Kyrgyzstan was at 13.6 per cent, KirTAG reported on Monday citing the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan.

Source: Industry growth in Kyrgyzstan at 13.6 per cent in January 2013
#23021
Asia | Middle East / World News - WB to invest $16 million in irrigative system restoration in Kyrgyzstan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
WB to invest $16 million in irrigative system restoration in Kyrgyzstan

The World Bank (WB) will invest $16 million for irrigative system and soil restoration project in Kyrgyzstan from 2013 to 2017

Source: WB to invest $16 million in irrigative system restoration in Kyrgyzstan
#23022
Asia | Middle East / World News - Turkmenistan appoints deputy justice minister
February 14, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
Turkmenistan appoints deputy justice minister

Merettagan Taganov has been appointed as Deputy Justice Minister of Turkmenistan, Turkmen government said.

Source: Turkmenistan appoints deputy justice minister
#23023
Asia | Middle East / World News - Iran's Foreign Ministry hopes prepositions of 5+1 group on nuclear program to be balanced, logical
February 14, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
Iran's Foreign Ministry hopes prepositions of 5+1 group on nuclear program to be balanced, logical

Despite the efforts of the U.S., the Iranian nation was able to give impetus to the development of the country, Iranian deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi told Trend

Source: Iran's Foreign Ministry hopes prepositions of 5+1 group on nuclear program to be balanced, logical
#23024
Asia | Middle East / World News - Ambassador: Uzbekistan and Iran can expand cooperation fields
February 14, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
Ambassador: Uzbekistan and Iran can expand cooperation fields

Uzbekistan and Iran can greatly expand cooperation fields, Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Ali Mardoniy Fard told journalists.

Source: Ambassador: Uzbekistan and Iran can expand cooperation fields
#23025
Asia | Middle East / World News - Japanese ambassador completes diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:13 AM
Japanese ambassador completes diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan

Uzbek Foreign Minister has received Japanese Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador Yoshihisa Kuroda in connection with the completion of his diplomatic mission in the country, the ministry said today.

Source: Japanese ambassador completes diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan
#23026
Asia | Middle East / World News - Great Britain may sell military equipment to Uzbekistan after withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:12 AM
Great Britain may sell military equipment to Uzbekistan after withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

Great Britain will sell military hardware to Uzbekistan in exchange for safe passage for the thousands of vehicles and containers that are to be brought home from Afghanistan, RIA Novosti reported on Friday, Times reported with reference to British Defense Minister Philip Hammond.

Source: Great Britain may sell military equipment to Uzbekistan after withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
#23027
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazmortransflot, Batumi Industrial Holding sign memorandum of cooperation
February 14, 2013, 07:29:12 AM
Kazmortransflot, Batumi Industrial Holding sign memorandum of cooperation

Kazmortransflot National Maritime Shipping Company (KMTF) and Batumi Industrial Holding Limited (BIHL) , including Batumi Oil Terminal, Batumi Sea Port and Petrotrans, have signed a memorandum of cooperation on Friday.

Source: Kazmortransflot, Batumi Industrial Holding sign memorandum of cooperation
#23028
Asia | Middle East / World News - Turkmenistan, Russia convene inter-governmental commission on economic cooperation
February 14, 2013, 07:29:12 AM
Turkmenistan, Russia convene inter-governmental commission on economic cooperation

Ashgabat hosted a meeting of the Turkmen-Russian commission for economic cooperation, an official Turkmen source said today.

Source: Turkmenistan, Russia convene inter-governmental commission on economic cooperation
#23029
Asia | Middle East / World News - Stefan Priesner appointed UN coordinator in Uzbekistan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:12 AM
Stefan Priesner appointed UN coordinator in Uzbekistan

Stefan Priesner who has been appointed UN Resident Coordinator and resident UNDP Representative in Uzbekistan, handed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon?s letter on his appointment as head of the organization?s mission to the country to Foreign Ministry officials, the press service of the Foreign Ministry stated.

Source: Stefan Priesner appointed UN coordinator in Uzbekistan
#23030
Asia | Middle East / World News - Uzbekistan appoints new public education minister
February 14, 2013, 07:29:12 AM
Uzbekistan appoints new public education minister

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov signed a decree appointing Inoyatov Ulugbek Ilyasovich as public education minister of the Republic, a government official told Trend on Friday.

Source: Uzbekistan appoints new public education minister
#23031
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakhstan warns Kyrgyzstan on possible cessation of gas supplies
February 14, 2013, 07:29:12 AM
Kazakhstan warns Kyrgyzstan on possible cessation of gas supplies

Kazakhstan has warned Kyrgyzstan on possible cessation of gas supplies due to Kyrgyz party?s debts

Source: Kazakhstan warns Kyrgyzstan on possible cessation of gas supplies
#23032
Asia | Middle East / World News - Head of Directorate for organization of EXPO-2017 exhibition appointed in Kazakhstan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:12 AM
Head of Directorate for organization of EXPO-2017 exhibition appointed in Kazakhstan

Kaharman Dzhazin has been appointed to the post of Directorate for preparation and organization of EXPO-2017 exhibition in Kazakhstan

Source: Head of Directorate for organization of EXPO-2017 exhibition appointed in Kazakhstan
#23033
Asia | Middle East / World News - State Department: Turkmenistan's energy strategy finds widespread acceptance in U.S.
February 14, 2013, 07:29:12 AM
State Department: Turkmenistan's energy strategy finds widespread acceptance in U.S.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Lynne Tracy has discussed issues of further increasing productive bilateral cooperation in Ashgabat, the Turkmen government reported on Friday.

Source: State Department: Turkmenistan's energy strategy finds widespread acceptance in U.S.
#23034
Asia | Middle East / World News - Indonesia shows interest in cotton processing in Tajikistan
February 14, 2013, 07:29:11 AM
Indonesia shows interest in cotton processing in Tajikistan

Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of Tajikistan Larisa Kislyakova discussed perspectives of cooperation between countries in the field of cotton processing with Indonesian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Foster Gultom,

Source: Indonesia shows interest in cotton processing in Tajikistan
#23035
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakh Economy Ministry announces GDP growth forecast for 2013
February 14, 2013, 07:29:11 AM
Kazakh Economy Ministry announces GDP growth forecast for 2013

The economic growth in Kazakhstan will hit 6 percent in 2013

Source: Kazakh Economy Ministry announces GDP growth forecast for 2013
#23036
Asia | Middle East / World News - National Company: Kazakhstan is not refusing to purchase ConocoPhillips share in Kashagan project
February 14, 2013, 07:29:11 AM
National Company: Kazakhstan is not refusing to purchase ConocoPhillips share in Kashagan project

Kazakhstan has not refused its pre-emptive right to purchase ConocoPhiilips shares in the Kashagan field development project established by the country?s law, the KazMunaiGas press service said.

Source: National Company: Kazakhstan is not refusing to purchase ConocoPhillips share in Kashagan project
#23037
Asia | Middle East / World News - Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan discuss issues of strengthening cooperation
February 14, 2013, 07:29:11 AM
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan discuss issues of strengthening cooperation

Tajik Interior Minister Lieutenant General Ramazon Rakhimov and Kyrgyz Ambassador to Tajikistan Urmat Saralaev discussed strengthening of cooperation between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in Dushanbe on Feb.7, Asia-Plus reported on Friday.

Source: Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan discuss issues of strengthening cooperation
#23038
Asia | Middle East / World News - Talks between "six" and Iran in Almaty ? recognition of Kazakhstan?s initiatives on non-proliferation of nuclear threat
February 14, 2013, 07:29:11 AM
Talks between "six" and Iran in Almaty ? recognition of Kazakhstan?s initiatives on non-proliferation of nuclear threat

The decision to hold talks on Iran's nuclear program in Kazakhstan means recognition of Kazakhstan's initiatives in the field of non-proliferation of nuclear threat, chairman of the Commission for Non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction under the President of Kazakhstan and director of Nazarbayev Center Kanat Saudabayev believes.

Source: Talks between "six" and Iran in Almaty ? recognition of Kazakhstan?s initiatives on non-proliferation of nuclear threat
#23039
Asia | Middle East / World News - Tajik Foreign Ministry condemns Ayatollah Harrozi?s statement
February 14, 2013, 07:29:10 AM
Tajik Foreign Ministry condemns Ayatollah Harrozi?s statement

Tajik Foreign Ministry condemns the statement of Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Bokiri Harrozi, who said during his campaign that Tajikistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan would be returned to Iran if he becomes the president of Iran.

Source: Tajik Foreign Ministry condemns Ayatollah Harrozi?s statement
#23040
Asia | Middle East / World News - KEGOC company?s shares to enter Kazakhstan?s domestic stock market by July
February 14, 2013, 07:29:10 AM
KEGOC company?s shares to enter Kazakhstan?s domestic stock market by July

The shares of the Kazakhstani KEGOC Company managing the electricity grid will enter the domestic stock market under the ?People's IPO? programme in the first half of 2013.

Source: KEGOC company?s shares to enter Kazakhstan?s domestic stock market by July
#23041
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kyrgyzstan receives $900 million of preferential credits from China
February 14, 2013, 07:29:10 AM
Kyrgyzstan receives $900 million of preferential credits from China

Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev, received Chinese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Wang Kaiwen because of ending his diplomatic mission

Source: Kyrgyzstan receives $900 million of preferential credits from China
#23042
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakhstan to issue licenses to investors to develop 20 new fields
February 14, 2013, 07:29:09 AM
Kazakhstan to issue licenses to investors to develop 20 new fields

Kazakhstan Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna is preparing a list of fields where licenses for development will be issued to potential investors after lifting a moratorium on the development of hydrocarbon fields, chairman of the Kazakhstan Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna Umirzak Shukeyev said at the Fund Board with the participation of Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov.

Source: Kazakhstan to issue licenses to investors to develop 20 new fields
#23043
Asia | Middle East / World News - JSC KazMunaiGaz makes profitable share purchase in block ?N?
February 14, 2013, 07:29:09 AM
JSC KazMunaiGaz makes profitable share purchase in block ?N?

JSC NC KazMunaiGas (KMG) acquired shares of the ?N Block B.V.? Company for a sum much lower than the historical costs of ConocoPhilips, National Company KazMunaiGas said in statement commenting on the conditions of the deal.

Source: JSC KazMunaiGaz makes profitable share purchase in block ?N?
#23044
Asia | Middle East / World News - Aircraft runs off runway in Almaty
February 14, 2013, 07:29:09 AM
Aircraft runs off runway in Almaty

Aircraft An-24 of Scat airline has run off the runway in Kazakh city of Almaty today

Source: Aircraft runs off runway in Almaty
#23045
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakh and Kyrgyz FMs discuss cooperation
February 14, 2013, 07:29:09 AM
Kazakh and Kyrgyz FMs discuss cooperation

Kazakh Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrisov and his Kyrgyz counterpart Yerlan Abdyldayev have discussed cooperation issues

Source: Kazakh and Kyrgyz FMs discuss cooperation
#23046
Asia | Middle East / World News - Ex-U.S. official on increased role of Azerbaijan, Europe's energy security, Central Asia and Iran's nuclear issue
February 14, 2013, 07:29:09 AM
Ex-U.S. official on increased role of Azerbaijan, Europe's energy security, Central Asia and Iran's nuclear issue

Well-known US expert about increased role of Azerbaijan, Europe's energy security, Central Asia and Iranian nuclear program

Source: Ex-U.S. official on increased role of Azerbaijan, Europe's energy security, Central Asia and Iran's nuclear issue
#23047
Asia | Middle East / World News - Deputy FM: Tajikistan, European countries can enhance cooperation
February 14, 2013, 07:29:08 AM
Deputy FM: Tajikistan, European countries can enhance cooperation

First Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Mahmudjon Sobirov received ambassadors of Sweden, Ake Peterson, Austria - Wolfgang Banyai, Norway - Ole Johan Bern, Indonesia - Foster Gultom and Spain - Manuel Larrocha Parada, who were visiting the country in purpose of presenting credentials to the President of Tajikistan

Source: Deputy FM: Tajikistan, European countries can enhance cooperation
#23048
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan discuss bilateral and regional cooperation
February 14, 2013, 07:29:08 AM
Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan discuss bilateral and regional cooperation

Foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan Erlan Abdyldaev and Zalmai Rassoul discussed issues of bilateral and regional cooperation, KyrTAG reported on Thursday.

Source: Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan discuss bilateral and regional cooperation
#23049
Asia | Middle East / World News - Kazakhstan welcomes decision to hold next round of Iranian nuclear program negotiations in Almaty
February 14, 2013, 07:29:08 AM
Kazakhstan welcomes decision to hold next round of Iranian nuclear program negotiations in Almaty

Kazakhstan welcomes the decision to hold the next round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program in Almaty on Feb.26, 2013, Kazakh Foreign Ministry?s official statement says.

Source: Kazakhstan welcomes decision to hold next round of Iranian nuclear program negotiations in Almaty
#23050
Asia | Middle East / World News - Iranian diplomat hails Kazakhstan's uninfluenced stance on Iran's nuclear issue
February 14, 2013, 07:29:08 AM
Iranian diplomat hails Kazakhstan's uninfluenced stance on Iran's nuclear issue

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Oceania Seyed Abbas Araqchi lauded Kazakhstan' stance in dealing with the Iran-West nuclear standoff, FNA reported.

Source: Iranian diplomat hails Kazakhstan's uninfluenced stance on Iran's nuclear issue
#23051
Learn English Online / Writing Tips - Writing Fiction - Metaphor Vs Unacceptable Exaggeration - What a Character Can or Can't Experience
February 14, 2013, 07:29:06 AM
Writing Fiction - Metaphor Vs Unacceptable Exaggeration - What a Character Can or Can't Experience

It's easy to get caught up in the moment and write with emotion, not realizing that the depiction is not a metaphor and therefore a physical impossibility. In many cases this is minor and can and should be overlooked. But at other times improper analogies can bloat a narrative. This article discusses the distinction between metaphor and gross exaggeration.

Source: Writing Fiction - Metaphor Vs Unacceptable Exaggeration - What a Character Can or Can't Experience
#23052
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Egypt Islamists say clerics must approve IMF loan
February 14, 2013, 02:38:42 AM
Egypt Islamists say clerics must approve IMF loan

Egypt's main hardline Islamist party says an IMF loan agreement requires the approval of a body of Muslim scholars under the new constitution and it is considering legal action to make sure the government sticks to the law

Source: Egypt Islamists say clerics must approve IMF loan
#23053
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Nearly 450 British military drones lost in Iraq and Afghanistan
February 14, 2013, 02:38:42 AM
Nearly 450 British military drones lost in Iraq and Afghanistan

Almost 450 drones operated by the British military have crashed, broken down or been lost in action during operations in Afghanistan and Iraq over the last five years, figures reveal

Source: Nearly 450 British military drones lost in Iraq and Afghanistan
#23054
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on France says ready to unblock EU entry talks with Turkey on regional policy
February 14, 2013, 02:38:41 AM
France says ready to unblock EU entry talks with Turkey on regional policy

France said on Tuesday it was ready to unblock EU membership talks with Turkey on the subject of help for EU regions, marking an improvement in relations between the two countries since the arrival of President Francois Hollande last year

Source: France says ready to unblock EU entry talks with Turkey on regional policy
#23055
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on US starts to see Turkey as Iraq energy bridge
February 14, 2013, 02:38:41 AM
US starts to see Turkey as Iraq energy bridge

The United States considers Turkey a bridge to Iraq?s energy and sees that very positively, Francis Ricciardone, the U.S. ambassador to Ankara, said yesterday during the U.S.-Turkey Smart Grid Workshop in Istanbul

Source: US starts to see Turkey as Iraq energy bridge
#23056
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Syria rebels move on Aleppo airport
February 14, 2013, 02:38:41 AM
Syria rebels move on Aleppo airport

At least 40 Syrian troops were killed on Tuesday as rebel forces overran most of the military base near Aleppo's international airport, the opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said

Source: Syria rebels move on Aleppo airport
#23057
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on UN: Syria conflict has killed almost 70,000 people
February 14, 2013, 02:38:41 AM
UN: Syria conflict has killed almost 70,000 people

The conflict in Syria, which will enter a third year next month, has killed almost 70,000 people, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, said Tuesday

Source: UN: Syria conflict has killed almost 70,000 people
#23058
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on EBRD increases volume of loans to Turkey
February 14, 2013, 02:38:41 AM
EBRD increases volume of loans to Turkey

In 2012, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has increased the volume of loans granted to Turkey by five percent compared to the previous year

Source: EBRD increases volume of loans to Turkey
#23059
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Tbilisi to discuss progress on Baku-Tbilisi-Kars construction
February 14, 2013, 02:38:40 AM
Tbilisi to discuss progress on Baku-Tbilisi-Kars construction

A meeting of the Georgian-Azerbaijani Coordinating Council for the construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway will take place on Feb. 13 in Tbilisi and will be attended by the Minister of Transport of Azerbaijan Ziya Mammadov, head of the economic department of Georgia Irakli Kvirikashvili, the Ministry of Economy of Georgia told Trend on Tuesday.

Source: Tbilisi to discuss progress on Baku-Tbilisi-Kars construction
#23060
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Israeli delegation on visit in Azerbaijan
February 14, 2013, 02:38:40 AM
Israeli delegation on visit in Azerbaijan

Deputy Director General of Israeli Foreign Ministry and head of MASHAV - Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation, Ambassador Daniel Carmon and director of the agency?s training department Matti Cohen are on a three-day visit in Azerbaijan.

Source: Israeli delegation on visit in Azerbaijan
#23061
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Kuwaiti delegation in Baku to have joint intergovernmental commission meeting
February 14, 2013, 02:38:40 AM
Kuwaiti delegation in Baku to have joint intergovernmental commission meeting

A delegation from the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry, led by the director of the ministry?s Economic Affairs Department Ali Al-Khalid Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is preparing for the upcoming second meeting of the Azerbaijan-Kuwait joint commission for economic cooperation to be held in Baku on February 13-14, the Embassy of Kuwait in Azerbaijan told Trend on Tuesday.

Source: Kuwaiti delegation in Baku to have joint intergovernmental commission meeting
#23062
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Turkish Prime Minister accuses EU of inaction on fight against terrorism
February 14, 2013, 02:38:39 AM
Turkish Prime Minister accuses EU of inaction on fight against terrorism

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused the European Union of inaction on combating terrorism, according to TRT Haber TV channel.

Source: Turkish Prime Minister accuses EU of inaction on fight against terrorism
#23063
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Syrian opposition head says Turkish border explosion aimed against him
February 14, 2013, 02:38:39 AM
Syrian opposition head says Turkish border explosion aimed against him

Head of the Syrian National Council George Sabra said that the explosion that occurred yesterday at the Cilvegozu checkpoint on the Turkish-Syrian border was directed against his convoy, Al Arabiya TV channel reported today.

Source: Syrian opposition head says Turkish border explosion aimed against him
#23064
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Y?ldiz: We can't make everyone happy in N. Iraqi trade
February 14, 2013, 02:38:39 AM
Y?ldiz: We can't make everyone happy in N. Iraqi trade

Y?ldiz: We can't make everyone happy in N. Iraqi trade

Source: Y?ldiz: We can't make everyone happy in N. Iraqi trade
#23065
Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Egypt must keep economic reforms in line with political imperatives: IMF
February 14, 2013, 02:38:39 AM
Egypt must keep economic reforms in line with political imperatives: IMF

Egypt must keep economic reforms in line with political imperatives: IMF

Source: Egypt must keep economic reforms in line with political imperatives: IMF
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Libya to close borders ahead of uprising anniversary
February 14, 2013, 02:38:38 AM
Libya to close borders ahead of uprising anniversary

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan late Monday declared that borders with Tunis and Egypt will be closed for five days as a security measure ahead of the country's commemoration of the second anniversry of the beginning of the uprising that ousted Libyan leader Moammer Gaddafi.

Source: Libya to close borders ahead of uprising anniversary
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Suicide attack kills at lest nine in northern Iraq
February 14, 2013, 02:38:38 AM
Suicide attack kills at lest nine in northern Iraq

At least nine people were killed late Monday when a suicide bomber blew up his car in Iraq's northern city of Mosul, the National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) reported.

Source: Suicide attack kills at lest nine in northern Iraq
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Syrian minister ready to meet opposition leader
February 14, 2013, 02:38:38 AM
Syrian minister ready to meet opposition leader

Syrian Minister for National Reconciliation Ali Haidar said Monday he is ready to meet with the head of the opposition Syrian National Coalition, Moaz al-Khatib, outside Syria.

Source: Syrian minister ready to meet opposition leader
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Clashes kill two in southern Yemen on uprising anniversary
February 14, 2013, 02:38:38 AM
Clashes kill two in southern Yemen on uprising anniversary

At least two people were killed Monday and 30 others were wounded in clashes in southern Yemen, as thousands gathered to celebrate the second anniversary of the uprising that forced president Ali Abdullah Saleh out of his 33-year grip on power.

Source: Clashes kill two in southern Yemen on uprising anniversary
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Death toll rises to 13 in Cilvegozu blast
February 14, 2013, 02:38:38 AM
Death toll rises to 13 in Cilvegozu blast

Turkish Interior Minister Muammer Guler said that death toll rose to 13 following the blast which occurred in Cilvegozu border gate in Turkey's southern Hatay province on Monday, Anadolu reported.

Source: Death toll rises to 13 in Cilvegozu blast
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on New round of national dialogue starts in Bahrain
February 14, 2013, 02:38:38 AM
New round of national dialogue starts in Bahrain

A new round of national dialogue is scheduled to start Sunday in Bahrain, aimed at resolving a two-year political crisis that began with mass protests led by the Gulf state's Shiite majority.

Source: New round of national dialogue starts in Bahrain
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Turkish PM commented on minibus blast on Syrian border
February 14, 2013, 02:38:37 AM
Turkish PM commented on minibus blast on Syrian border

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan commented on minibus explosion on the Turkish-Syrian border which killed 12 people, Anadolu Agency reported.

Source: Turkish PM commented on minibus blast on Syrian border
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on First Lady of Azerbaijan held a number of meetings
February 14, 2013, 02:38:37 AM
First Lady of Azerbaijan held a number of meetings

First Lady of Azerbaijan, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva has today met Turkish Ambassador Ismail Alper Coskun.

Source: First Lady of Azerbaijan held a number of meetings
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Anti-government protesters mark anniversary of Mubarak's ouster
February 14, 2013, 02:38:37 AM
Anti-government protesters mark anniversary of Mubarak's ouster

Thousands of Egyptians held demonstrations on Monday to mark the second anniversary of former president Hosni Mubarak's ouster, with security forces imposing tight measures around government buildings.

Source: Anti-government protesters mark anniversary of Mubarak's ouster
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Twelve people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border
February 14, 2013, 02:38:37 AM
Twelve people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border

Twelve people were killed in an explosion at Cilvegozu checkpoint on the Turkish-Syrian border in the province of Hatay, CNN Turk TV channel reported on Monday.

Source: Twelve people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Nine people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border
February 14, 2013, 02:38:37 AM
Nine people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border

A powerful explosion occurred in a car with Syrian registration plate at the Cilvegozu checkpoint on the Turkish-Syrian border in the province of Hatay, CNN Turk TV channel reported today.

Source: Nine people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Seven people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border
February 14, 2013, 02:38:37 AM
Seven people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border

A powerful explosion occurred in a car with a Syrian license plate at the Cilvegozu checkpoint on the Turkish-Syrian border in the province of Hatay, TV channel CNN Turk reported today.

Source: Seven people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Five people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border
February 14, 2013, 02:38:37 AM
Five people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border

A powerful explosion occurred at the Cilvegozu checkpoint on the Turkish-Syrian border in the province of Hatay, CNN Turk TV channel reported today.

Source: Five people killed in explosion at checkpoint on Turkish-Syrian border
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Georgian Defense Minister to discuss regional security issues in Azerbaijan and Armenia
February 14, 2013, 02:38:36 AM
Georgian Defense Minister to discuss regional security issues in Azerbaijan and Armenia

The Georgian Defense Minister will discuss regional security issues in Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Source: Georgian Defense Minister to discuss regional security issues in Azerbaijan and Armenia
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Tunisian party decides to stay in government for now
February 14, 2013, 02:38:36 AM
Tunisian party decides to stay in government for now

A party led by interim President Moncef Marzouki said on Monday it had "frozen" its withdrawal from Tunisia's coalition government while talks continue on a political crisis sharpened by the killing of an opposition politician, Reuters reported.

Source: Tunisian party decides to stay in government for now
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Syria's opposition makes new offer for dialogue with al-Assad
February 14, 2013, 02:38:36 AM
Syria's opposition makes new offer for dialogue with al-Assad

Syria's main opposition coalition on Monday floated the idea of dialogue with the regime in rebel-held areas in northern Syria, an attempt to distance any such meeting from the disputed capital, Damascus, dpa reported.

Source: Syria's opposition makes new offer for dialogue with al-Assad
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Group of MPs in France prepare bill on ?Armenian genocide?
February 14, 2013, 02:38:36 AM
Group of MPs in France prepare bill on ?Armenian genocide?

A group of MPs from the French opposition party is preparing a new bill criminalising denial of the ?Armenian genocide?, CNN Turk TV channel reported.

Source: Group of MPs in France prepare bill on ?Armenian genocide?
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Turkey prepares to privatise another port
February 14, 2013, 02:38:36 AM
Turkey prepares to privatise another port

Turkey plans to put another major port of Istanbul, namely Salipazari up for privatisation, Turkish Privatisation Agency's (OIB) website reported on Monday.

Source: Turkey prepares to privatise another port
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Explosion outside Gao after weekend fighting
February 14, 2013, 02:38:35 AM
Explosion outside Gao after weekend fighting

An explosion was heard outside of Gao on Monday, according to media reports, but the situation inside the northern Malian city was calm after heavy fighting at the weekend between Islamist rebels and the army, dpa reported.

Source: Explosion outside Gao after weekend fighting
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Opposition to presidency opens rifts in Egypt's Islamist current
February 14, 2013, 02:38:35 AM
Opposition to presidency opens rifts in Egypt's Islamist current

Opposition to presidency opens rifts in Egypt's Islamist current

Source: Opposition to presidency opens rifts in Egypt's Islamist current
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Earthquake hits Turkish part of Aegean Sea
February 14, 2013, 02:38:35 AM
Earthquake hits Turkish part of Aegean Sea

An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale hit the Turkish part of the Aegean Sea today, CNN Turk TV channel reported on Monday.

Source: Earthquake hits Turkish part of Aegean Sea
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Syria opposition open to talks in rebel areas
February 14, 2013, 02:38:35 AM
Syria opposition open to talks in rebel areas

Syria opposition open to talks in rebel areas

Source: Syria opposition open to talks in rebel areas
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Netanyahu to discuss Iran, Syria and Palestinians with Obama
February 14, 2013, 02:38:34 AM
Netanyahu to discuss Iran, Syria and Palestinians with Obama

Iran's nuclear ambitions, the civil war in Syria and stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts will top the agenda of US President Barack Obama's visit to Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday

Source: Netanyahu to discuss Iran, Syria and Palestinians with Obama
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Syria Army kills several militants
February 14, 2013, 02:38:34 AM
Syria Army kills several militants

The Syrian Army has killed several foreign-sponsored militants, and confiscated a large cache of weapons and ammunition from terrorists in Damascus suburbs. Syrian government forces launched attacks against militants in Irbin, Zamalka, Harasta, Adra, al-Ghouta and Douma farms on Sunday and killed a large number of them

Source: Syria Army kills several militants
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Gunmen kill 4 in northern Iraqi city of Mosul
February 14, 2013, 02:38:34 AM
Gunmen kill 4 in northern Iraqi city of Mosul

Gunmen killed four people in three attacks on Sunday in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, officials said

Source: Gunmen kill 4 in northern Iraqi city of Mosul
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Official: Cairo meetings have not met expectations
February 14, 2013, 02:38:34 AM
Official: Cairo meetings have not met expectations

Recent reconciliation meetings in Cairo between Palestinian officials have fallen short of expectations, an official said Sunday

Source: Official: Cairo meetings have not met expectations
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on PLO officials in Syria for talks on refugees
February 14, 2013, 02:38:34 AM
PLO officials in Syria for talks on refugees

A high-level PLO delegation arrived in Damascus on Sunday to discuss the situation of Palestinian refugees in Syria, a PLO official said

Source: PLO officials in Syria for talks on refugees
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Israeli strike in Syria might be first in series
February 14, 2013, 02:38:34 AM
Israeli strike in Syria might be first in series

Israel?s recent airstrike in Syria, which according to Western officials targeted weapons destined for the militant Lebanese group Hezbollah, could mark the start of a more aggressive campaign by Israel to prevent arms transfers as conditions in Syria deteriorate, according to analysts in Israel and Lebanon

Source: Israeli strike in Syria might be first in series
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on France: Malian military has contested city "under control"
February 14, 2013, 02:38:33 AM
France: Malian military has contested city "under control"

Malian government forces had the central part of Gao "under control" late Sunday, a French military spokesman said, after Islamist militants had mounted new attacks earlier in the day in the northern Malian city

Source: France: Malian military has contested city "under control"
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Brahimi, al-Arabi discuss Syria ahead of opposition talks
February 14, 2013, 02:38:33 AM
Brahimi, al-Arabi discuss Syria ahead of opposition talks

International peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi and Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi on Sunday discussed the prospects for ending the Syrian conflict, the 22-member pan-Arab organization said

Source: Brahimi, al-Arabi discuss Syria ahead of opposition talks
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Mali army and Islamist rebels clash in Gao
February 14, 2013, 02:38:33 AM
Mali army and Islamist rebels clash in Gao

Clashes erupted Sunday between Islamist militants and the army in the northern Malian city of Gao, where suicide bombers have also targeted troops, a military source said

Source: Mali army and Islamist rebels clash in Gao
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Turkey prepares to privatise major ports
February 14, 2013, 02:38:33 AM
Turkey prepares to privatise major ports

Turkey intends to hold several tenders for the privatisation of the country?s major ports this year, Turkish Ministry of Transport, Shipping and Communications said in its report posted on its website on Thursday.

Source: Turkey prepares to privatise major ports
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on Turkey warns Eni about consequences of cooperation with Cyprus
February 14, 2013, 02:38:33 AM
Turkey warns Eni about consequences of cooperation with Cyprus

Italian company Eni's cooperation with Cyprus in the field of hydrocarbon exploration in the eastern part of Mediterranean may negatively affect the company's projects in Turkey

Source: Turkey warns Eni about consequences of cooperation with Cyprus
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on U.S. Condemns Attack on Iranian Exile Camp That Killed 6
February 14, 2013, 02:38:32 AM
U.S. Condemns Attack on Iranian Exile Camp That Killed 6

The U.S. condemned a rocket and mortar attack on a refugee camp for Iranian exiles next to Baghdad?s international airport that killed six people and wounded about 40 yesterday

Source: U.S. Condemns Attack on Iranian Exile Camp That Killed 6
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Asia | Middle East / Latest News on US commends Yemen for seizing ship loaded with Iranian weapons
February 14, 2013, 02:38:32 AM
US commends Yemen for seizing ship loaded with Iranian weapons

The United States is commending Yemen for seizing a ship loaded with Iranian-supplied weapons apparently headed for rebels in the north, spokeswoman Victoria Nuland's statement reads.

Source: US commends Yemen for seizing ship loaded with Iranian weapons
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