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Outside View: Uzbek Afghanistan proposal relevant and timely

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:05:34 GMT

Recent developments in Afghanistan, the deteriorating situation there and rising casualties among U.S. soldiers necessitate a new look at possible ways of resolving the Afghan conflict, as Washington grapples to find yet another new way forward.
Source: United Press International

Turkmenistan: Former deputy Prime-Minister died in the prison of Ovadan-depe

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:58:03 GMT

Redjep Saparov, once considered as most probable successor of Saparmurat Niyazov, former deputy Prime-Minister and Head of President’s office in Turkmenistan, died in the high security prison in Ovadan-depe, Hronika Turkmenistana reports.
Source: Ferghana

Turkmenistan: Stranger in a very strange land

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:08:43 GMT

Landing in Ashgabat, there's no sign telling you where you are. No "Welcome to Ashgabat", no "Ashgabat International Airport, Terminal One" or anything of the sort.
Source: The Independent

The Caspian Fortune Cookie - $12 trillion at stake, But Beijing Happy With "Multiple Pipelines"

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:39:13 GMT

One of the major irritants for international oil companies is when parochial national policies get in the way of their quest for profits. Nowhere is this more evident than in the global feeding frenzy to develop the Caspian’s energy assets.
Source: OilPrice.com

Bids to transform into Costa del Sol on the Caspian

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMT

Under late era of Saparmurat Niyazov, the self-styled Turkmenbashi or Father of the Turkmen who ran the worlds most repressive regimes, Turkmenistan was solely closed to foreigners.
Source: New Europe News

Turkmen Join The Haute Couture Fun

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:18:00 GMT

There's nothing unusual or particularly shocking about your average designers displaying their collections in a fashion show. But the current Volvo Fashion Week in Moscow is big news in Turkmenistan.
Source: Spero News

Look out, Paris, Boris plans a ‘Piffle Tower’

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:45:28 GMT

It is a building to match his bravado. Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, is planning a £15m monument to rival the Eiffel Tower and seal his legacy.
Source: Times Online

Turkmenistan: Investment Conference Highlights Slow Pace of Reform

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:33:35 GMT

Attempting to develop an image as an investment-friendly destination, Ashgabat hosted what was billed as the inaugural International Investment Forum of Turkmenistan in mid-October. Turkmen leaders spent lavishly to produce a slick three-day event.
Source: EurasiaNet

Saparmurat Niyazov "Turkmenbashi"

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:34:25 GMT

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:58:08 GMT

In this photo taken on June 14, 2009, a 12-meter (40-foot) gold-leaf statue of late Turkmenistan's President Saparmurat Niyazov stands on a 75-meter (246-foot) pedestal in the Turkmen capital Ahgabad.

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:25:43 GMT

In this photo taken on June 14, 2009, a guard walks in front of a mosque circled by minarets, left, and the family mausoleum of late Turkmenistan's President Saparmurat Niyazov, right, at the memorial complex built not far from Turkmen capital Ashgabat.