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Bakú se une a la fiebre de erigir rascacielos
La fiebre por el cristal, el hormigón y la altura llegó a las potencias energéticas ex soviéticas durante la pasada década coincidiendo con la subida de los precios del petróleo y el gas en los mercados internacionales. El concepto de City como centro de negocios y aglomeración de modernísimos y majestuosos edificios se abrió pasó enseguida en las capitales de países como Rusia, Kazajstán, Uzbe...
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BoingBoing
Swedish telcoms giant Teliasonera complicit in mass surveillance in the world's worst dictatorships
The Swedish news show Uppdrag Granskning has posted an hour-long investigative journalism piece establishing the link between the giant Swedish telcoms company Teliasonera and oppressive regimes around the world. Teliasonera sold and supported network equipment that was used to spy on dissidents, journalists, political reformers, union leaders, and the general public in Belarus, Uzbekistan, Aze...
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Huffington Post
One Thousand Angels and One Painting by Lekim Ibragimov
The Central Asian artist Lekim Ibragimov recently completed a mega-painting debuting in July that brings the ambition of the famous collection of folk tales, "One Thousand and One Nights," to canvas. Consisting of 1000 individual paintings of angels spanning 216 feet, the large-scale work has recently been submitted to the Guinness World Records Committee as "the world's largest painting consis...
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Telegraph
Uzbekistan hints at selling off state assets
Uzbekistan has tentatively signalled that it wants to open up its economy by selling off 500 state-owned assets over the next couple of years.
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ElPais
El tráfico de Internet por móvil es ya del 10%
En el último año se ha doblado gracias a la expansión de tabletas y 'smartphones'
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Human Rights Watch
Uzbekistan: Activist Free but Crackdown Widening
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Uzbek authorities released the rights defender Alisher Karamatov from prison on April 12, 2012, after he served almost two thirds of a 9-year prison sentence. Karamatov, an active member of the Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan, who monitored violations of social and economic rights, in particular the rights of farmers and the d...
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dlisted
Things That Will Exist: A Marilyn Monroe Reality Show
Because Lindsay Lohan and every other bottom of the barrel ho dressing up as her in a photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar Uzbekistan hasn't completely made Marilyn Monroe roll down through the earth's crust, a TV production company and her estate (that's cold) are working together on a reality show that will look for Hollywood's newest "it" girl. Lindsay Lohan, don't you dare d...
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Daily Mail
Uzbekistan 'running secret programme to sterilise women'
Evidence gathered by the BBC suggests the landlocked country in Central Asia has been carrying out a sterilisation programme, and in some cases on women without their consent, over the last two years. (file picture).
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The Nation
India relegated after loss
NAMANGAN (Uzbekistan) - India were relegated to Asia Oceania Group II in Davis Cup after the seasoned doubles pair of Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna lost the doubles rubber, giving Uzbekistan an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Group I tie on Saturday. The Indians fought hard before going down 6(4)-7, 4-6, 6-3, 3-6 to Denis Istomin and Farrukh Dustov in a must-win encounter at the ...
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Pravda
Russia's resurgence through Central Asian cooperation
Central Asia, after the Soviet disintegration, has become one of the most important regions, not only for the Asian continent but also, for the global geo-politics. The region - comprising of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan - is rich in natural resources. The region is sure an attraction for energy sector investors
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BBC
Row over central Asian 'blockade'
Tajikistan accuses Uzbekistan, of imposing a blockade which it says could destabilise the country and lead to a humanitarian catastrophe.
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Goal.com
Omán buscará una plaza en Londres 2012 en la repesca ante Senegal
Los asiáticos batieron a Uzbekistán (2-0) en el cierre del play-off de esa zona y el 29 de abril se jugarán el pase a los Juegos Olímpicos, donde estará España
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Washington Post
In federal panel’s vote on Turkey and religious freedom, four tops five
Forget what you learned in math class. In Washington, four can be greater than five.
Take the recent move by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom to designate NATO ally Turkey as a “country of particular concern” (CPC) — putting Turkey on a par with serious malefactors Burma, China, North Korea, Sudan, Uzbekistan and the other usual suspects.
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Washington Post
Militant leader in Afghanistan reportedly killed in joint strike
KABUL –The leader for an al-Qaeda linked foreign militant network in Afghanistan has been killed in a joint raid of Afghan and NATO forces, the coalition reported on Tuesday.
Makhdum Nusrat, the chief of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan in Afghanistan, was wanted by NATO and the Afghan government, NATO said in a statement. He was reportedly killed Monday as troops were trying to capture him ...
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Goal.com
Zaccheroni apologizes to Japan fans after disappointing loss to Uzbekistan
The Italian was downtrodden after the defeat marred his 20th appearance as manager for the 30th-ranked FIFA nation, which have now lost two of its last three matches.
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The Nation
Gen Wynne leaves for Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan
RAWALPINDI - General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, on Sunday left for a four-day official visit to Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. According to ISPR, during the visit the Chairman will also meet the military leadership of Turkmenistan. Earlier, the CJCSC has recently visited Tajikistan as a part of an ongoing bilateral military and regional cooperation with ...
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The Nation
Gen Wynne leaves for Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan
RAWALPINDI - General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, on Sunday left for a four-day official visit to Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. According to ISPR, during the visit the Chairman will also meet the military leadership of Turkmenistan. Earlier, the CJCSC has recently visited Tajikistan as a part of an ongoing bilateral military and regional cooperation with ...
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The Nation
Gen Wynne leaves for Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan
RAWALPINDI - General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, on Sunday left for a four-day official visit to Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. According to ISPR, during the visit the Chairman will also meet the military leadership of Turkmenistan. Earlier, the CJCSC has recently visited Tajikistan as a part of an ongoing bilateral military and regional cooperation with ...
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USA Today
Raonic repeats as SAP Open champion
Milos Raonic captured a second straight SAP Open championship Sunday, rolling past Denin Istomin of Uzbekistan behind a powerful serve.
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National Post
Raonic wins second straight SAP Open title
Milos Raonic defeated Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 7-6, 6-2 in the final of the ATP World Tour event Sunday in San Jose, Calif.
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Daily Mail
Immigrant U.S. helped to relocate to Colorado from Uzbekistan charged with supporting Islamic terrorism
Jamshid Muhtorov, fled his country by night dressed as a woman, and the U.S. and the U.N. helped bring him to Colorado in 2007.
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WSJ
U.S. Ends Ban on Aid to Uzbekistan
The Obama administration waived a ban on military aid to Uzbekistan in a move to bolster ties with a nation that is part of a vital supply line to Afghanistan, but was cut off because of alleged human-rights violations.
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Russian Government
Vladimir Putin sends birthday message to President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov |
el universal
Suiza, líder en control de polución
El Índice de Actuación Medioambiental sitúa en las últimas posiciones a Sudáfrica, Kazajistán, Uzbekistán, Turkmenistán e Irak
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THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Uzbekistan cancels Valentine's Day concerts
Country has long-standing antagonism towards holiday
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AP
No to love: Uzbekistan nixes Valentine's Day shows
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) -- Authorities in Uzbekistan are, apparently, unwilling to give love a chance....
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AP
Tsonga beats Istomin in 4 sets at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Crowd favorite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga overcame a couple of stutters in his first-round match at the Australian Open before beating Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 on Tuesday....
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China Daily
China, Uzbekistan to strengthen ties
Chen Zhili, special envoy of Chinese President Hu Jintao, pledged on Friday during talks with Uzbek President Islam Karimov to further the country's ties with the central Asian country.
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The Guardian
Uzbekistan torture ignored by the west, say human rights group
US and EU accused of turning blind eye to preserve relations with nation that provides key supply link to Afghanistan troopsWestern governments have turned a blind eye to criticism of torture and rights abuses in Uzbekistan to preserve relations with the state pivotal to supplying Nato forces in Afghanistan, according to a human rights watchdog.New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Uzbek...
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BBC
West 'ignores Uzbekistan abuses'
Western governments are ignoring human rights abuses in Uzbekistan as they seek closer ties with the country, Human Rights Watch says.
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AP
Rights group: Uzbekistan denies basic legal rights
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) -- Uzbekistan has failed to provide its citizens with basic legal rights despite some reforms in recent years, an international human rights group said Tuesday....
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The Nation
Nato supplies blockade continues on 12th day
CHAMAN (INP) - The blockade of Nato supplies continued on the 12th day after the lethal attack in Mohmand Agency, hampering the allied forces operations in Afghanistan.
The US administration is considering Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan for Nato supplies as alternate routes but supplies for Nato forces in Afghanistan through…
Visit: http://www.nation.com.pk for full story
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Telegraph
Power and politics: who's fleecing who?
Bell Pottinger's offer to boost the reputation of Uzbekistan lays bare the shameless world of lobbying, says Stephen Pollard.
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Daily Mail
Miliband tycoon's £21m profit on Swiss home he sold to daughter of dictator 'who boiled enemies'
Property tycoon Andrew Rosenfeld pocketed £30million when he sold his mansion in Geneva to the family of Islam Karimov, the Uzbekistan president.
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China Daily
Djeparov, Miyama named Asian Player of the Year
Uzbekistan playmaker Server Djeparov was named Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year on Wednesday ahead of Iranian central defender Hadi Aghily.
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UN
Central Asian States boost UN-backed efforts to help endangered species
Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan agreed today at a United Nations wildlife conference to step up their efforts to protect endangered species in their region, such as the Bukhara deer, the Bactrian camel and the Asiatic wild ass.
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THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Japan lead trio through to fourth round of World Cup qualifying
Japan, Uzbekistan and Jordan became the first sides through to the fourth round of Asian qualifying for the World Cup on Friday but Australia will have to wait to join them after suffering a surprise 1-0 loss to Oman.
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Reuters
Japan lead trio through to World Cup fourth
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Japan, Uzbekistan and Jordan became the first sides through to the fourth round of Asian qualifying for the World Cup on Friday but Australia will have to wait to join them after suffering a surprise 1-0 loss to Oman.
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Hoy
Eros Ramazzotti ameniza la fiesta al tirano de Uzbekistán
Cuando Eros Ramazzotti aceptó actuar en Uzbekistán -en su agencia de contratación no sabían «dónde estaba» este país-, no sospechaba la que se le venía encima. Iba a poner el broche de oro al festival cultural que Gulnara Karimova, hija del presidente de esta exrepública soviética, organiza cada año, y en el que habían actuado en otras ediciones estrellas como Julio Iglesias y Rod Stewart. Tamp...
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